Effective Hand Hygiene: The Cornerstone of Infection Prevention 

TITLE: EFFECTIVE HAND HYGIENE-THE CORNERSTONE OF INFECTION PREVENTION

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  148 Infection Control

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live interactive webinar

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS  (Bio below)

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

INSTRUCTIONS:  Dental CE Academy hosts all webinars using the Clickmeeting platform. Upon registration you are sent a confirmation email from no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes early in the event you require assistance. 

HANDOUTS:  Distributed via email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the webinar. 

QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An 80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are permitted, and attendees have 7 days to successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.

COURSE SUMMARY:

Infection prevention in the dental setting begins and ends with effective hand hygiene. While gloves are an essential barrier in preventing the spread of infection, their relationship to proper hand hygiene is essential. Complacency, cutting corners, may reduce compliance and increase the risk of disease transmission.

This course highlights the critical role of hand hygiene as a foundational component of standard precautions. By implementing proper techniques and understanding when and why hand hygiene is necessary—dental practices can significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination, protecting the health of both patients and the dental team.

Join us for this essential webinar to strengthen your infection prevention protocols and enhance safety in your practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Define hand hygiene and its role in infection prevention.

• Review the history of hand hygiene and its evolution in healthcare.

• Discuss the importance of effective hand hygiene and its impact on patient and team safety.

• Describe hand hygiene as a vital component of standard precautions in dental settings.

• Explain when and why hand hygiene must be performed, including before and after glove use.

• Understand the proper role of gloves as a protective measure and their limitations in infection control.

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About the Speaker: 

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Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS, serves as the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy, She completed her dental training at the University of California, San Francisco, during the critical period of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Prior to her achievement as a dentist she was a Registered Dental Assistant and dental practice management consultant. As a public health dentist, Dr. Roling is recognized as an early pioneer of Teledentistry, formerly in clinical practice that encompassed both pediatrics and geriatrics. Her previous roles include Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and Public Health Preceptor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Additionally, she served as Chief of the Office of Oral Health for Maricopa County's Department of Public Health, where she managed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs within the third largest public health department in the U.S. As a mobile dental provider, she led a mobile practice focused on treating homebound geriatric patients and is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program scholarship. She is published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. She was interviewed by National Public Radio and is published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry J Public Health Dent. 2018 Dec;78(1):49-55. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12238. Epub 2017 Aug 14.

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DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about the material being presented.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course receives no sponsorship. The speaker,

Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She has not received an honorarium. No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content of this presentation.  For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

 

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy.  Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinical experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.  Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.