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This course addresses the new 2016 CDC recommendations for Infection Control and provides the participant with action steps to utilize the checklists and assessment tools.
 
The new CDC document covers basic infection control expectations for providing safe dental care, is based on the principles of Standard Precautions and CDC's Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings–2003 and serves as a "companion" to CDC's Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings–2003. Click here to visit the CDC Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines and Recommendations web page.

After attending this webinar the participant will:

• Understand the 6 fundamental elements needed to prevent transmission of infectious agents
• Learn Key CDC recommendations
• Be able to use the assessment checklists to evaluate prevention practices
• Assess compliance with the expected infection prevention practices

This Webinar is for Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists and anyone in charge of Infection Control. Leslie Canham is an AGD Pace and California Dental Board CE Provider.

The 90 minute Webinar is eligible for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit.