Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CEU: 2 Credit Hours
Fee: $24
Zoom 'Live' a link will be sent to those registered a few days before class begins.
Infection Control in Dentistry: Updates in Continuing Education for the State of Michigan
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
Dental professionals in the State of Michigan are now required to complete at least one hour of required
continuing education in the area of infection control for license renewal per the Michigan Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. This webinar will highlight requirements under this administrative
ruling to include: CDC infection control guidelines, personal protective equipment requirements, and
protocol for sterilization of handpieces.
2-hour webinar for the entire dental team
Objectives:
? Describe pertinent CDC Guidance documents to ensure safe dental care
? Discuss the importance of handpiece sterilization after use
? Understand PPE requirements for safe clinical care and for other tasks within the dental setting
Marie T. Fluent, DDSis a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She has enjoyed more than twenty years of dental practice in Virginia, Maryland and Michigan and is currently in private practice in the greater Ann Arbor community. Dr. Fluent is an Adjunct clinical Lecturer for the University of Michigan and a clinical instructor in the Dental Assisting Program at Washtenaw Community College, where she also serves on its Board of Directors.
She is also the dental liaison with the Grace Clinic, a provider of medical and dental care services to the underserved population of Washtenaw County, Michigan. Dr. Fluent is an assistant editor for THE DENTAL ADVISOR and lectures and presents hands-on workshops, both nationally and internationally, on the topics of dental materials and infection control in the dental office.
Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellations received less than two weeks (13 or less days) prior to the start of the course, will receive a credit voucher less a $25 admin fee valid for 1 year from the date of the cancelled course. There are no refunds or credit for cancellations on the day of the course or for no-shows.