Learn Today, Prevent Tomorrow! Infection Control for Dental Professionals

Friday, January 30, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Course Code:

618RL

Cost:

$130

Credits:

3

CE Hours

Assistant
Dentist
General Health
Hygienist
Lecture

The purpose of infection prevention is to protect the healthcare provider and patient from disease transmission and workplace hazards. According to the CDC, it is the responsibility of the dental care provider to render the “safest dental visit possible”. This course provides detailed instruction on the CDC recommended infection control practices and certain safety engineering controls for dental practices as required by OSHA. At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to recognize and comprehend the recommended and required guidelines put forth by the CDC and OSHA. Attendees will also have the information needed to apply the recommended and required CDC and OSHA guidelines in the dental office setting.

Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and roles of organizations such as the CDC and OSHA
  • Describe the standard precautions for infection control practices
  • Demonstrate the application of infection prevention strategies in a dental setting
  • Identify the six links in the chain of infection
  • Develop a comprehensive written Infectious Disease Response Plan
  • Apply CDC recommendations for personal safety in a dental setting
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of environmental infection prevention practices
  • Summarize CDC recommended sterilization techniques and dental unit waterline maintenance protocols
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at

ADA.org/CERP