Online Dental CE

The Top Ten Mistakes Dental Teams Make with PPE Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 12/9/22 Expiration Date: 12/9/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

What to wear for personal protective equipment has been the frequent topic of discussion during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to cause some confusion for dental teams. This CE webinar will discuss frequently misunderstood requirements and recommendations for hand, eye, and respiratory protection, as well as protective clothing. The presenters will discuss OSHA rules, CDC guidelines, NIOSH and ANSI certifications and other standards that apply to the selection of PPE for dentistry.

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Reading Between The Lines: Understanding Waterline Protection Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA CE Supporter: Henry Schein Brands Release Date: 11/24/22 Expiration Date: 11/24/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

All dental practices should properly and regularly maintain dental unit water lines as part of their regular infection control protocols. Dental unit water lines can harbor numerous microorganisms that can multiply inside the tubing and result in biofilms that can harbor bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. Understanding options to properly treat and maintain water line protocols, ensures the dental unit water is compliant with the EPA standard for drinking water.

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Hand Hygiene in the Era of a Global Pandemic and Beyond Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/22/22 Expiration Date: 11/22/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In response to the global pandemic, dental healthcare personnel have stepped up their infection control efforts in the effort to reduce the spread of infection. One of the simplest action items - hand hygiene - is one of the most basic yet most effective strategies of infection prevention. By performing hand hygiene at the right time, with the right product and right technique, dental team members can protect themselves and their patients from deadly germs on hands and surfaces. This CE webinar will discuss hand hygiene in accordance with CDC Guidelines and OSHA Standards, product selection, and appropriate methods and motivation techniques to enhance compliance and ensure a safe dental visit for all.

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Optimizing Safety, Compliance and Efficiency in Your Sterilization Center Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter and Lisa Thompson, CDA CE Supporter: Midmark Dental Release Date: 11/10/22 Expiration Date: 11/10/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Every day, your patients and staff trust you to protect them from healthcare associated infections. How well is your sterilization center doing the job? In this conversational CE webinar between two experts in the field of compliance, best practices and training, you will learn how to help keep your sterilization center compliant, efficient and safe for everyone who steps into your practice.

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A Pandemic Year in Review: Where We are Now with Infection Prevention in Dentistry Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/10/22 Expiration Date: 11/10/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Although the U.S. President recently declared the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic over, the CDC and the World Health Organization have not yet made that official declaration. COVID-19 cases are decreasing, as well as hospitalizations and deaths. Nonetheless, COVID-19 infections are still occurring, and dental professionals must remain vigilant. This CE webinar will provide an update on the most current interim guidance from the CDC and OSHA, patient screening recommendations, PPE requirements and how the pandemic has changed infection prevention protocols in dentistry.

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Infection Control: Expectations and Challenges in Today’s Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Donald Cohen and Erica Smith, MBA CE Supporter: HealthFirst Release Date: 10/12/22 Expiration Date: 10/12/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Don Cohen and Erica Smith will discuss current and new methods of infection prevention to maintain compliance throughout your office as we face new challenges. With increasing requirements because of the pandemic and emergent diseases, practices are faced with a burdensome task of staying current with federal and state regulations. The speakers will help shed light on some recent changes and provide guidance on the critical components needed for setting up a simple and easy to implement comprehensive compliance program in your practice.

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Long COVID: What the Dental Practitioner Needs to Know Presenter: Amber Auger, RDH, MPH CE Supporter: Sunstar Release Date: 8/15/22 Expiration Date: 8/15/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Long COVID has affected 23 million Americans, pushing an estimated 1 million out of work. However significant, the full magnitude of health and economic effects is yet to be determined. The causes of long COVID are not fully understood, complicating diagnosis and treatment. This CE webinar educates the dental professional on the patient’s systemic and oral health risks post-COVID-19.

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The Rubber Dam Misconception Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA CE Supporter: Cranberry Release Date: 5/11/22 Expiration Date: 5/11/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will • learn how to identify the armamentarium needed for the dental dam procedure and explain the function of each component • explain how to prepare the patient for the dental dam placement, determine the isolation area, and describe and demonstrate how dental dam material is prepared • gain the knowledge and be able to list and demonstrate the steps in placing and removing the dental dam

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Help Your Temporary Team Member Keep Your Patients Safe During Their Dental Visits Presenter: Michelle Strange, RDH CE Supporter: Tuttnauer Release Date: 5/2/22 Expiration Date: 5/2/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentistry found itself with a shortage of team members in the wake of a pandemic. This shortage means many offices require temporary people to fill these positions. This has brought light to an issue in dentistry - a lack of standard operating procedures. In this CE webinar, we will discuss the procedures in the practice that require immediate attention to help the temporary employee practice safe dentistry in your practice.

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Buyer Beware: How Do You Know that the PPE You are Sourcing is Approved for Use in Healthcare Settings & Meets OSHA Standards? Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 3/31/22 Expiration Date: 3/31/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental professionals have faced challenges in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the pandemic. In some cases, the shortages have been alleviated, however, the perception still exists. Based on this and increasing PPE costs, dental practices may resort to purchasing these devices from unfamiliar suppliers. This has risks, to both the dental teams and patients, since alternate distributors, in some cases, may sell PPE that is not NIOSH certified or FDA cleared for use in healthcare settings. This CE webinar will discuss the agencies that test and approve PPE for use in these settings, how to access proper resources to ensure a dental practice is using approved PPE, what criteria to follow when making product selections for PPE.

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Episode: The Future of Face Masks in the Dental Operatory Post-Pandemic View All Episodes from: Cranberry Podcast Series

Series: Cranberry CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Sheri Doniger Release Date: 2/6/23

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Episode: Know Your Flow: Infection Control View All Episodes from: ACTEON Dental Podcast Series

Series: ACTEON CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH Release Date: 2/1/23

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Episode: Optimizing Safety, Compliance and Efficiency in Your Sterilization Center View All Episodes from: Midmark Dental Podcast Series

Series: Midmark Dental CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter and Lisa Thompson, CDA Release Date: 12/12/22

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Episode: How To Successfully Get Through Present Day OSHA/HIPAA Inspections View All Episodes from: HealthFirst Dental Podcast Series

Series: HealthFirst CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Jill Obrochta Release Date: 9/19/22

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Episode: Buyer Beware: Is Your PPE Approved for Use in Healthcare Settings? View All Episodes from: Halyard Dental Podcast Series

Series: Halyard CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 6/29/22

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Episode: Reducing the Risk of Aerosol Transmission: How Clean is the Air in Your Office? View All Episodes from: HealthFirst Dental Podcast Series

Series: HealthFirst CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Linda Harvey, RDH, MS, LHRM, DFASHRM Release Date: 2/22/22

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Episode: Grow Your Revenue by Incorporating Health Centered Dentistry, New Products and New Technologies View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar Release Date: 11/15/21

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Episode: The Storm Is Coming Because Of Your Water: Waterline Safety, Current Lawsuits & New Technology View All Episodes from: Cellerant Dental Podcast Series

Series: Cellerant CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Robert Martino and Owen Boyd Release Date: 10/25/21

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Episode: OSHA and CDC Latest Guidance: How it Effects Your Practice View All Episodes from: Cranberry Podcast Series

Series: Cranberry CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 10/7/21

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Episode: How to Maintain a Dry Field Including Isolation from Aerosols View All Episodes from: KULZER Dental Podcast Series

Series: Kulzer CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA Release Date: 9/7/21

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Lubrina 2 Sponsor: J. MORITA USA Released: 8/20/21 View Full Description »

Lubrina 2 automatically performs maintenance (lubrication and cleaning) of handpieces which are essential for daily practice. Because the lubrication amount and service time suitable for each handpiece are programmed into Lubrina 2, it can automatically perform maintenance of up to four handpieces in a short time. The clean air-blow system implements lubrication and cleaning of the inside of the handpiece thoroughly, and provides stable maintenance without variations by staff which can occur during manual lubrication. Lubrina 2 accepts multiple brands of spray lubricant.

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Tuttnauer's TIVA2 Washers Sponsor: Tuttnauer Released: 8/9/21 View Full Description »

The timely delivery of sterile goods is crucial for dental clinics and medical practices. TIVA2 washer disinfectors provide a flexible turnkey solution for washing, disinfecting and drying diverse medical instruments for a complete decontamination cycle.

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Post-Pandemic Compliance: Update on OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations Sponsor: Cranberry Released: 8/3/21 View Full Description »

In this podcast video, we'll be discussing post pandemic compliance and we'll also be discussing the latest updates on OSHA and bloodborne pathogens regulations. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a practicing dentist who serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental and medical facilities into compliance with governmental regulations including OSHA, HIPAA and infection control.

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SciCan SPEC System: Smart Instrument Reprocessing Sponsor: SciCan Released: 4/21/21 View Full Description »

Smart Instrument Reprocessing begins and ends with SciCan. Your steri-center should improve Safety, ensure Predictable results, maximize Efficiency, and maintain Compliance. Your office can have the fastest and safest instrument processing system possible to avoid delays and interruptions in work flow and to reduce the risk of staff injury.

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T-Edge 10 Autoclave Sponsor: Tuttnauer Released: 3/19/21 View Full Description »

The T-Edge 10 is a space-saving tabletop autoclave giving you high speed Class B performance saving you time so you can assist your patients, while meeting current international standards and regulatory requirements to protect your staff and patients.

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OPTIM - Is Your Surface Cleaner Disinfectant Effective Against COVID-19? Sponsor: SciCan Released: 1/14/21 View Full Description »

Here’s an overview video for dental offices, about how to search the EPA List-N for your surface disinfectant, using our OPTIM one-minute, one-step surface cleaner and disinfectant as an example.

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DualDefense® - Proprietary Infection Control System Sponsor: NSK America Released: 7/6/20 View Full Description »

NSK instruments are designed with DualDefense infection prevention. The Clean Head System prevents suck-back into the head and the exhaust line and the Anti-Retraction valve prevents contamination of the water supply.

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Ivory ReLeaf Sponsor: Kulzer Released: 7/1/20 View Full Description »

Ivory ReLeaf is an innovative, hands-free HVE suction device that conveniently connects to existing dental vacuum systems. ReLeaf assists with evacuation, retraction and maintaining a dry field during various dental and hygiene procedures.

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Biological Indicator Solutions for Sterilizers Sponsor: Tuttnauer Released: 3/16/20 View Full Description »

This training video will explain the use of Biological Indicators in your autoclave and the monitoring of the sterilization cycle.

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STATCLAVE G4 Sponsor: SciCan Released: 10/16/19 View Full Description »

SciCan is excited to bring you the STATCLAVE G4Chamber Autoclave. STATCLAVE G4 is a Class B vacuum sterilizer that incorporates both pre-sterilization vacuum to improve steam penetration and post-sterilization vacuum to improve drying. In short, it’s the type of cutting-edge sterilization technology that your practice depends on.

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Dr. Auster on ZR-Cem and Sleeve-It (02:48) Sponsor: Premier Dental Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster Released: 10/6/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Peter Auster talks about the why ZR-Cem™ Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement is so different from other resin cements and the benefits of using Sleeve-It™ Disposable Barrier Sleeves to prevent cross-contamination of syringes.

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Dr. Collins on BioSonic UC39 and BioSonic UC125 (02:42) Sponsor: COLTENE Presenter: Dr. Fiona Collins Released: 10/11/17 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Fiona Collins talks about the practical approaches to cleaning using removing materials and ultrasonic cleaners, such as Coltene's BioSonic® UC39 Cement Remover and BioSonic® UC125 Ultrasonic Cleaner.

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Dr. Carpenter on Hand Hygiene Products (03:36) Sponsor: Clorox Healthcare Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 4/18/17 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses the types of and method of selection for hand hygiene products for infection control such as HealthLink AloeGuard® Antimicrobial Soap and HealthLink GBG AloeGel® Instant Hand Sanitizer.

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Noel Kelsch on SafeMask (03:15) Sponsor: Medicom Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH Released: 11/11/16 Play Clinical Tip

Noel Kelsch discusses mask performance standards and the 3 types of levels provided by Medicom's SafeMask®: low (ASTM Level 1), moderate (ASTM level 2), and high barrier (ASTM Level 3).

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Noel Kelsch on SafeTouch gloves (02:17) Sponsor: Medicom Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH Released: 11/11/16 Play Clinical Tip

Noel Kelsch goes over the CDC/OSHA guidelines for sterile medical gloves and the quality of gloves specifically Medicom's SafeTouch® gloves.

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Noel Kelsch on BioSonic WIPEOUT (01:34) Sponsor: COLTENE Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH Released: 6/6/16 Play Clinical Tip

Noel Kelsch discusses following labels on the BioSonic® WIPEOUT Disinfectant Wipes in order to prevent improper use, keep product effective and keep people safe.

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Dr. Carpenter on Hand Hygiene Product Selection (01:56) Sponsor: Clorox Healthcare Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 6/3/16 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses the selection of hand hygiene products for infection control such as HealthLink's AloeGuard® Antimicrobial Soap, AloeSoothe™ Moisturizing Lotion, GBG AloeGel® Instant Hand Sanitizer and GBG FOAMING™ Instant Hand Sanitizer.

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Dr. Carpenter on Healthy Skin Infection Protection (02:47) Sponsor: Clorox Healthcare Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 6/3/16 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses maintaining healthy skin to protect against infection by using hand hygiene products like HealthLink's AloeGuard®, AloeSoothe™, GBG AloeGel® and GBG FOAMING™, and he talks about hand care product storage.

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Dr. Brady on OptraDam Plus (00:52) Sponsor: Ivoclar Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady Released: 9/12/14 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Lee Ann Brady shares her choice of isolation, a form of rubber dam that has a built-in frame, making procedures easy and quick: OptraDam® Plus.

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Mary Costello on HYGENIC Elasti-Dam and Flexi Dam (02:59) Sponsor: COLTENE Presenter: Mary Costello, CDA, BS Released: 8/28/14 Play Clinical Tip

Mary Costello discusses dental dam application techniques using the HYGENIC® Elasti-Dam and HYGENIC® Flexi Dam®.

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