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148-Infection Control

H209 - Interactive Workshop: Hands-On Update in Dental Infection Prevention and Control

Friday, February 20, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM  
Location: W176A
Earn 3 ADA CERP

Sponsored By Hu-Friedy, Midmark Corporation
Target Audience: All
Disclosure(s):
Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA: No relevant disclosure to display
In the fast-paced environment of dental practice, it’s easy for infection control habits and protocols to drift from best practices. This hands-on workshop offers practical demonstrations of proper disinfection and sterilization techniques, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and explores how emerging technologies can enhance both efficiency and compliance with current infection control standards.

Attendee Requirements:
-Loupes/Safety Glasses

Fee:
October-December: $240
January-February: $265

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover best practices and compliance requirements for cleaning, packaging and sterilization of reusable dental items.
  • Evaluate common errors in surface disinfection of contaminated surfaces.
  • Assess protocols for quality assurance in infection control for water quality, sterilization monitoring, and utilization of PPE.