Upcoming Seminars

Patterson Education Day

See your Patterson Representative to participate!

Dental Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA)

For information about this course, it's topics and requirements covered, please click the "View/Print Details" link for a pdf flyer of this seminar. You can also register online!

TBA

Annual Training for Dental Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

Dental practice owners and team can update exposure control and hazard communication office procedures by attending this training.

Nan Kosydar Dreves, RDH, MBA., has been a registered dental hygienist for over 20 years and consults with private dental offices in Exposure Control and Hazard Communication.

View/Print Flyer
(from 2012)

Register Online

Friday, January 25, 2013
Registration: 8:30am
Program: 9am - Noon

Lunda Center, WTC
400 7th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

Fee: $78.00 includes training, course materials and fabulous prizes
(After Jan 14 - $100 each)

Infection Control in Dentistry - A Practical Approach

Dental practices will be updated on current recommendations in proper infection control procedures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The course format includes lecture and small group participation. Participants will receive continuing education credit applicable to licensing requirements and strengthen their skills in assessment, planning and implementation of infection control protocols.

Practical application, problem-solving ideas and product recommendations will be presented in a comfortable, fun atmosphere.

Course Objectives:

• Recognize the CDC guidelines related to dental health care settings.
• Understand the transmission, symptoms, differences and similarities of HIV, HBV, HCV and other infectious diseases.
• Identify proper decontamination/sterilization methods and handling of regulated waste.
• Demonstrate proper selection and usage of personal protection equipment.
• Understand signs and symptoms of a latex allergy.
• Know the requirements of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
  
  

Other future dates to be announced.