Continuing Dental Education Course Details

53-22-VIDEO

Limited Seating COURSE

During and After COVID-19

Emerging Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and a Vaccines Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world to face a new normal, and the delivery of health care has been significantly impacted by the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. This course will initially provide an update on the current status of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 infection, including a discussion of the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and available therapeutic treatments.

The 120 mile rule for Live-Stream Video Conference Courses has been waived for this course.

This Video Course Counts for In-person CE Credits!

Next Upcoming Session:

Friday, October 7, 2022

a maximum of 7 clinical hours (lecture) | AGD # 148

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Livestreamed video conferencing is available for this course.

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Description:

Overview

Other occupational respiratory and bloodborne infection risks for dental health-care professionals will also be discussed. Reinforcement of standard precautions and health care worker vaccines will be emphasized as major components of effective infection prevention, as well as transmission precautions necessitated by airborne microbial challenges. Updated information for currently COVID-19 vaccines and recommendations will be highlighted.

The latest information pertaining to personal protective equipment (PPE) protection and air quality modifications for dentistry will be discussed in light of the most recent CDC, ADA, NIOSH and OSHA recommendations. Hand hygiene and other preventive measures (e.g., instrument processing, disinfection, and dental water asepsis) will provide additional frameworks during this course.

When considered together, infectious disease challenges and prevention strategies will be used to reinforce the application of standard precautions during patient treatment. The most recent evidence-based information will also be discussed to address certain issues where perceptions and misuse of infection control procedures and products are in conflict with scientific and clinical knowledge.

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Learning Objectives

After completing this course, attendees will be better able to:

▪ describe current science-based information pertaining to COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 viral infections

▪ understand dental occupational risks from respiratory and bloodborne pathogens

▪ understand the most recent updates for CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements for infection control in dentistry

▪ discuss governmental infection prevention modifications necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic

▪ understand the rationale for effective, hand hygiene procedures as fundamental components of an infection control program

▪ discuss the application of transmission-based precautions during patient procedures

▪ describe recent technology advances and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization

▪ understand how to effectively monitor instrument reprocessing and sterilization procedures

▪ describe the use of disposables and disinfectants used in environmental surface asepsis

▪ describe factors which can lead to dental unit waterline (DUWL) contamination

▪ comprehend practical strategies that can minimize DUWL contamination

▪ discuss available COVID-19 vaccines for various populations

▪ explain the potential importance of vaccine booster doses

▪ comprehend the most current vaccination recommendations for dental personnel

Presenter(s):

John A. Molinari, PhD earned a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and subsequently worked as a faculty member in the School of Dental Medicine. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he served for 32 years in the School of Dentistry as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Director of Infection Control. Later, he was Infection Control Director for DENTAL ADVISOR where he was involved in research on newly developed infection prevention technologies and products. He has published over 500 scientific articles, text chapters, and abstracts in the areas of microbiology and immunology, and lectures nationally and internationally on topics dealing with infectious diseases and infection control. He has also been a consultant for the CDC, ADA, and regional hospitals.

Fees:

Early Bird Registration

BY12:00 pm / Noon (CST) 8/26/22

Dentist:$325
Hygienist/Lab Tech: $200
Dental Assistant: $115

Regular Registration

After 12:00 pm / Noon (CST) 8/26/22

Dentist:$340
Hygienist/Lab Tech: $215
Dental Assistant: $130

Late Registration

AFTER 12:00 pm / Noon (CST) 9/30/22

Dentist:$365
Hygienist/Lab Tech: $240
Dental Assistant: $155

Schedule:

Online Sign-In: 8:20 am to 8:50 am (CST)

Video course begins at 9:00 am (CST)

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NOTE: The Live-Stream Video Conference option for this course is only available to those that live 120 miles or more from the course location. Video conference registrations for this course MUST BE PROCESSED BY PHONE.

LSUCDE video courses are live-streamed via BlueJeans. CE administrators perform roll call and random check-ins via the chat window in BlueJeans. If you miss one or more check-ins it could affect your credits. Before the course you will receive three links: a link to the meeting, a link to a short test, and a link to a course evaluation. You must submit the test and evaluation in order to receive credit. The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry counts CE hours earned through LSUCDE live video conference as in-person hours.

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry/The Louisiana Academy of Continuing Dental Education, Inc. (d/b/a: LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at www.ada.org/CERP.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

The Louisiana Academy of Continuing Dental Education, Inc. (d/b/a: LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education) reserves the right to cancel any course should circumstances warrant such action. If a course is canceled, the Academy will refund the full tuition. If you cancel your registration, the Academy will refund the tuition you paid (minus an administrative cancellation fee).

We must receive your written cancellation request no later than:

September 23, 2022

Written cancellation requests can be submitted by mail, by fax at 504-941-8403, or email at CDE@lsuhsc.edu. If LSU Health New Orleans CDE receives notification of your cancellation after the specified deadline, this will result in forfeiture of your entire tuition.

Health & Wellness (Physical Attendance) Policy:

By registering for an in-person course, you affirm that you will comply with the safety requirements of the course facility/location (if only) with regards to wearing face masks, getting temperature taken, etc. You also affirm that you will NOT attend the course if you have a fever, respiratory/flu-like symptoms and/or if you believe that you have been exposed to COVID-19. If you are ill and/or feel that you should self-quarantine and will not be able to attend the course (in-person), contact our office (504.941.8193 or CDE@lsuhsc.edu). It is your responsibility to (i) ensure you are healthy enough to attend a course in person, (ii) abide by safety requirements of the course facility/location, and (iii) contact LSUCDE office (504-941-8193 or CDE@lsuhsc.edu) if you will be unable to attend a course due to illness. LSUCDE must be contacted PRIOR to the start date/time of the course. LSUCDE monitors updates from the CDC, as well as, local, state, and federal guidelines. If additional safety precautions become necessary, LSUCDE will inform registered attendees.

Nonrefundable Airline Ticket, Flight Change, or Hotel Reservation:

LACDE (d/b/a: LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education) cannot be held responsible for the cost of a nonrefundable airline ticket, flight change, or hotel room reservation in the event a course is canceled or rescheduled. Please: No recording devices in lecture room or lab, and turn mobile phones off. New Knowledge Related to Dental Practice: You are cautioned about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practice, especially when the course has not provided you with supervised clinical experience to ensure you have attained competence.

New Knowledge Related to Dental Practice:

Dental educational institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Participants are cautioned about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into their practices, especially when the course has not provided them with supervised clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that they have attained competence. Providership or partial providership of a continuing education course by LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure or product.

Equality of Educational Opportunity:

The Louisiana Academy of Continuing Dental Education, Inc., LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education, and LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry are committed to equality and do not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.

Continuing Education Credit:

CE credit awarded for participation in a course or activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his or her state licensing board.

Photography Release:

By attending this course/session, attendees agree to allow their names, likenesses and images either in audio, photographic or video format recorded on site to be used by The Louisiana Academy of Continuing Dental Education, Inc. (d/b/a: LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education) for educational and promotional purposes.

Recordings:

Recordings of any portion of this course are not permitted.