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Reassessing Safety: A Review of Contaminated Dental Instrument Processing
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define key terms associated with dental instrument processing.
- Explain the seven steps of dental instrument processing.
- Discuss preventive protection mechanisms for safe contaminated dental instrument handling.
- Identify methods of instrument bioburden removal prior to sterilization.
- Describe basic techniques for safe packaging and storage of dental instruments.
- Identify sterilization methods using heat.
- Explain dental instrument processing integrators, in comparison to indicators.
- Describe components of an effective biological monitoring system in dental practice.
- Identify sterilization processes for quality control.
Abstract
This self-paced, written course offers readers an in-depth review of the essential principles used in the creation of policies and procedures for dental instrument processing, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. This piece provides foundational knowledge in infection prevention, with a section specifically focused on the key terminology needed to comprehend effective decontamination processes.
Material is structured in seven key steps that outline dental instrument processing to assist dental practices in creating and upholding safety and compliance standards in their individual places of work. Additional topics include preventive protection mechanisms for safe contaminated dental instrument handling, methods of bioburden removal, safe handling before packaging instruments, protocols for safe storage, specific methods used for sterilization, and a comparative look at processing integrators versus indicators in assessing sterilization success. Lastly, students will learn the components of an effective biological monitoring system and quality control processes essential for consistent, high-quality infection control in dental settings. Upon completion, course readers will solidify
their theoretical understanding of dental instrument processing and sterilization, equipping them with the knowledge to support safe and
efficient practices in a clinical environment.
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Author Bio
Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA, CDIPC
Wife, mother, farmer, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businessperson, researcher, writer, speaker—yet always a dental hygienist. Dr. Emily Boge blends her extensive experience in dental hygiene and dental assisting with a Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership to teach both entry-level and licensed dental practitioners globally. Emily is a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input in product development. Through evidence-based research, she educates and evaluates products while advocating for accountability and empowerment among dental professionals. Dr. Boge shares her insights as a speaker and writer, always pushing the boundaries of dental practice standards and techniques.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Komet USA. Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA, CDIPC is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Komet USA. Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA, CDIPC 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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