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Dental Amalgam: Strategies to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Categories: Infection Control

Author(s): Fiona Collins

Dental amalgam has proved to be a durable restorative material. However, it also is a source, albeit a minor one, of the mercury released into the environment by human activity. Improper disposal of...
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ADA Credits: 2 | AGD Credits: 2 | Cost: $29.00

Testing, Treating and Managing Dental Unit Waterlines

Categories: Infection Control

Author(s): Kevin D. Plummer

Dental unit waterlines supply water to handpieces, air-water syringes, ultrasonic scalers, the cuspidor and the rinsing cup. Due to the nature of the tubing, as water passes through it, microbial...
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ADA Credits: 2 | AGD Credits: 2 | Cost: $29.00

Dental Unit Waterlines and Amalgam: Myths and Reality

Categories: Infection Control

Author(s): Fiona Collins

Dental unit waterlines are a source of potentially pathogenic microorganisms and present a risk for the transmission of microorganisms and disease. Dental unit waterline biofilm has been found to...
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ADA Credits: 1 | AGD Credits: 1 | Cost: $19.00

Understanding Infection Control for Environmental Surfaces

Categories: Infection Control

Author(s): Fiona Collins

This webinar will address the infection control procedures related to environmental surfaces as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The treatment of both housekeeping and...
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ADA Credits: 1 | AGD Credits: 1 | Cost: $19.00

Instrument Processing for Infection Prevention

Categories: Infection Control

Author(s): Fiona Collins

Safe and effective instrument processing is a key element of the infection prevention cycle. This process must meet CDC guidelines and OSHA requirements. The steps in instrument processing include...
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ADA Credits: 3 | AGD Credits: 3 | Cost: $39.00
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