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AGD PACE approved courses are valued at 2 CE credits.
ADA CERP approved courses are valued at 1 CE credit

Today’s Guidance for Infection Control for Dental Health Care Settings – 2006

Speaker: Margaret I. Scarlett, DDS

Learn basic information on potential routes of transmission of infectious agents in the dental health setting. These include chain of infection, modes of transmission of infection, infection control principles, aseptic techniques in practice and care for dental healthcare professionals, personal protection and the importance of prevention of occupational injury in the dental office. Assessment and monitoring of infection control practices also are described.

After completing this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:

• Describe the chain of infection and how transmission of infectious agents occurs.
• Identify basic principles of infection control strategies, including personal protection, sterilization and disinfection for the delivery of safe dental care.
• Describe specific methods to reduce risk for transmission of infectious agents; including aseptic techniques and prevention of occupational exposures.
• Identify assessment and evaluation methods to monitor practices and evaluate dental infection control programs.

Low Back Pain in Dentistry: Bridging the Gap Between Ergonomics and Work-Related Pain

Speaker: Bethany Valachi, MS, PT, CEAS

This ground-breaking seminar fills a void in dental education — bridging the gap between dental ergonomics and work-related LBP. Discover how dentistry and equipment selection are impacting your physical health, and implement effective prevention strategies based on clinical experience and research in the areas of dental ergonomics, biomechanics, kinesiology and physiology.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:

• Identify the microtrauma and risk factors that contribute to LBP in dentistry.
• Understand how features and adjustments on operator stools impact the lower back.
• Position patients optimally to reduce low back strain.
• Identify operatory layouts and delivery systems that may exacerbate LBP.
• Implement correct postures and body mechanics to stabilize and protect the lumbar spine.
• Perform chairside stretches to reduce microtrauma and muscle imbalances.
• Target specific muscles in a strengthening program and understand why certain exercises can worsen LBP in dental professionals.