Join us on January 11th, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FSCJ Advanced Technology Center
Room T140
401 West State Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Course Descriptions
Would you pass an infection control audit?
Presented by: Michelle Strange
This course focuses on the critical aspects of infection prevention in dental settings. Similar to how diners seek a food safety grade in a restaurant, patients deserve assurance about infection prevention. Baristas undergo food safety training; likewise, dental professionals must be equipped to handle infectious risks. The course will cover CDC inspection guidelines and essential topics to maintain a safe environment. By the end of the course, dental professionals will be wellversed in infection prevention measures and will be better equipped to provide their patients with a sense of security regarding their dental care.
UNDERSTAND STANDARD PRECAUTIONS PROTOCOLS:
Participants will learn and comprehend the necessary protocols for Standard Precautions, which form the foundation of infection prevention in dental practices. This includes proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and safe handling of sharp instruments.
EXPLORE THE HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS:
Participants will review the Hierarchy of Controls, a systematic approach to minimizing infection risks. This includes engineering controls, administrative controls, and work practice controls, enabling dental professionals to implement effective preventive measures.
REVIEW OPERATORY TURNOVER AND STERILIZATION PRACTICES:
Participants will gain insights into the importance of operative turnover and sterilization practices. Understanding the correct procedures for disinfection and sterilization of instruments and surfaces will ensure a clean and safe treatment environment for each patient
IMPLEMENT TESTING, SHOCKING, AND TREATING DENTAL UNITWATERLINES:
Participants will learn how to integrate regular testing, shocking, and treating of dental unit waterlines into their practice. Maintaining clean water lines is crucial in preventing the growth and transmission of harmful microorganisms during dental procedures.
Speaker Bio
Master of Science, University of Bridgeport
Concentration: Dental Hygiene Education
Summa Cum Laude 2010-2012
Bachelor of Health Science, Medical University of South Carolina
Concentration: Education Summa Cum Laude 2007-2008
Associate of Health Science, Trident Technical College
Concentration: Dental Hygiene Magna Cum Laude 2002-2005
License # 3973 Local Anesthesia, Nitrous, & CPR Cert.
Certifications
Neuromodulators
Myofunctional Therapy
Local anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide
Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control by OSAP/DANB
Experience
2019- present Level Up Infection Prevention, Co-Founder
2005-Present Dental Hygienist licensed in SC, CO, UT, M, AZT
2020- 2022 Client Success Manager for TeleDent, MouthWatch
2013-2019 Education and Professional Relations, TePe Oral Healthcare
2008- 2018 Trident Technical College, DH Adjunct Faculty
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Presented by: Spring Hatfield
Course Description: Healthcare in every area should be based on evidence. Interestingly for years, the medical profession has evolved to provide better guidance and protocols to provide the standard of care across the board, whereas dentistry has stayed stagnant for many years. Dentistry to this day is practiced on a spectrum, while other areas of healthcare are more calibrated with treatment protocols. This course aims to teach the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines the ADA has set for best practice and standard of care.
Learning Objectives:
• Explain the concepts of Evidence-based Dentistry
• Understand Clinical Practice Guidelines for Antibiotic Stewardship
• Recognize methods for caries management
• Describe clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation of potentially malignant disorders in the oral cavity
• List clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of chronic periodontitis
• Review radiographic guidelines tailored to patient’s needs
• Comprehend when medical clearance is needed to treat patients with select medical conditions
Speaker Bio
Spring Hayes Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, is a graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville, and she holds licensure in Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama. Spring is on the Advisory Board and holds the position of Continuing Education Manager at Today’s RDH. Her passion is elevating the dental hygiene profession through science, education, and clinical excellence. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, children, and the animals at her useless animal farm.