Speaker: Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC
Fee: $73/DDS; $46/Staff
Seating Limit: 75
AGD Code: 130
During the delivery of dental care, both dental personnel and patients are at risk of ocular exposure to pathogens and/or physical or chemical injury. Ocular injuries and infections may lead to serious long-term consequences, including potential blindness. Unfortunately, eye protection by dental team members (and patients) is often suboptimal or lacking. This session will review best practices for eye protection during all phases of oral health care, including instrument reprocessing, cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces, chairside dentistry, and light-curing procedures.
Learning objectives:
- Determine the appropriate eye protection for dental health care personnel and patients during all phases of oral health care delivery.
- Discuss the proper fit and wear and fit of eye protection.
- Review NIOSH recommendations to reduce eye injuries and protect against ocular infection exposures.
This course is designed for dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services.