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Infection Prevention as a Functional Family System
Educational Objectives
After completing this course, the reader should be able to:
1. Review general systems theory and functional family theory
2. Recognize dental practice biofilm risk
3. Identify an infection protection process that fits the needs of a dental practice.
4. Discuss building a culture of safety in a dental practice
5. Utilize a functional coordinated systematic approach to infection protection and treatment room turn over
Abstract
Family systems theory is a concept of looking at the family as a cohesive emotional unit. A family functions as a system wherein each member plays a specific role and must follow certain rules. Many dental practices function similarly, with both functional and dysfunctional systems. A change in one person sparks a change in others. Functional infection protection systems are required as a shared family responsibility with each individual trained and ready when needed.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT This educational activity is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Air Techniques.
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Author Bio
Patti DiGangi
Patti DiGangi believes dentistry is no longer just about fixing teeth; dentistry is oral medicine, AND its time we got around to truly practicing it. Her new brand: Beyond Oral Health, challenges us do so. We can have a world with no oral cancer, and not just manage, but cure, periodontal disease. We can also have a caries-free world; but not by doing more of the same. Patti’s specialty is medically necessary coding. Her efforts have assisted thousands of professionals to code more accurately and efficiently. She teaches the “why” behind the codes. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) recognized her expertise by inviting her to write a chapter in its Current Dental Ter¬minology (CDT) 2017 Companion book and again for CDT 2018 Companion. Patti holds publishing and speaking licenses with the ADA for CDT 2020. As someone with multiple allergies, infection prevention is very important to her.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Air Techniques. Patti DiGangi is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Air Techniques. Patti DiGangi may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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