Infection Control Refresher Course
Chairside infection control protocols
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Education method: Self-study
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Course type: Self-study, on-demand
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Prerequisites: None
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Sponsor(s): None
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Conflict of interest: None
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Course provider: DentalToaster Study Club
For the everyday RDH
Why this course?
Infection control is a critical aspect of dental practice, ensuring the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals.
For dental hygienists, maintaining stringent infection control standards is essential to prevent the spread of infections and protect the health of everyone in the dental office.
The Infection Control Refresher Course is designed to help you stay updated on the latest protocols and best practices.
Dear Toasties,
We designed this course with the everyday RDH in mind. We carefully review the most important topics that are relevant to you.
If you need to go back to basics, take this infection control refresher course!
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Course description
The Infection Control Refresher Course is a comprehensive program designed to update and enhance the infection control skills of dental hygienists.This course covers critical topics such as the chain of infection, chairsidе infection control, understanding microorganisms, standard precautions, and effective sterilization and cleaning techniques.The modules will help reinforce their ability to maintain a safe and sterile environment in the dental office. -
Objectives
Angie Lehman, RDH, COM
Angie earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the IAOM. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York).
As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, Angie provides caring, individualized therapy for patients of all ages with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s). She is passionate and enthusiastic about prevention and treatment of the causes of OMD’s rather than just treating the symptoms. Her fun and relaxed approach to the elimination or Oral Habits has proven to be very successful.
Her expertise includes Sucking Habit Elimination, Tongue Thrust correction, Oral Rest Posture Therapy and the recognition of tongue and lip ties and their influence on orofacial growth and function. She works in conjunction with, and is well respected by local Dentists and Orthodontists, Speech Pathologists, ENT’s, Lactation Consultants, and other skilled medical professionals.
Angie earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the IAOM. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York). Angie has been published in numerous dental and orthodontic publications and is an international speaker on the topic of Orofacial Myology.
As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, Angie provides caring, individualized therapy for patients of all ages with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s). She is passionate and enthusiastic about prevention and treatment of the causes of OMD’s rather than just treating the symptoms. Her fun and relaxed approach to the elimination or Oral Habits has proven to be very successful.
Her expertise includes Sucking Habit Elimination, Tongue Thrust correction, Oral Rest Posture Therapy and the recognition of tongue and lip ties and their influence on orofacial growth and function. She works in conjunction with, and is well respected by local Dentists and Orthodontists, Speech Pathologists, ENT’s, Lactation Consultants, and other skilled medical professionals.
Angie earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the IAOM. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York). Angie has been published in numerous dental and orthodontic publications and is an international speaker on the topic of Orofacial Myology.
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“Teaching on DentalToaster has been an amazing experience.”
Angie Lehman
RDH, COM
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$59, 3 CEUs
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