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Massachusetts Dental Infection Control
This course provides dental professionals in Massachusetts with a comprehensive review of infection control standards required to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality clinical practice. Participants will gain practical guidance on key areas, including sterilization and disinfection protocols, instrument processing, personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, environmental surface management, and exposure incident response. The course aligns with current Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry regulations as well as CDC guidelines, helping dental teams confidently meet licensure requirements while reducing the risk of cross-contamination and healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
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Identify Massachusetts dental infection control regulations and how they apply to daily clinical practice.
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Apply proper sterilization and disinfection procedures for instruments and operatory surfaces.
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Demonstrate correct use of personal protective equipment to reduce exposure risks.
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Implement effective hand hygiene practices to prevent cross-contamination.
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Follow approved protocols for managing occupational exposures and bloodborne pathogens.
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Integrate CDC and state guidelines into a consistent, compliant infection control plan.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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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
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 ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- CEBroker Course ID: NA
- Credit Hours: 1
