Infection Control for Dental Professionals

The purpose of this course is to familiarize dental professionals with infection control techniques in order to minimize the risks of microbial transmission in the dental healthcare setting. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Outline OSHA regulations that impact the provision of dental care.

2. Analyze potential modes of transmission and pathogens that can result in infection in dental facilities.

3. Discuss potential prevention strategies for infection control, including the use of precautions, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment.

4. Describe effective environmental control measures that should be applied in dental care.

5. Identify steps that should be taken to protect dental professionals, including vaccination, education, and exposure responses.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.