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Dental/Dental Hygienist

Infection Control in the Oral Health Care Setting

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in healthcare facilities. Dental professionals can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the dental office and laboratory. Proper handwashing, universal precautions, and knowledge can all help to lead the way to prevent the spread of infections.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

List 4 precautions to reduce the spread of infection.
Discuss HIV, TB, Hepatitis, and Influenza and how they are spread.
Discuss infection control.

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (PACE)

Bayside Continuing Education and Development (Nationally or Locally) Approved by PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2026 Provider ID# 430829

State Approvals

Florida Board of Dentistry

Provider number 50-204-3
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental Laboratory

Provider number 50-204
Georgia Board of Dentistry

CE Provider approved by the American Dental Association and/or the National Dental Association and/or their constituent and component/branch associations
North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners
South Carolina Board Of Dentistry

Information

Content Level: Intermediate
Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
CEBroker Course ID: 900619
Credit Hours: 1