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John A. Molinari, Ph.D.
This seminar will provide an update on
occupational infection risks for dental
health-care professionals, as well as a
practical discussion of current infection prevention regulations
and recommendations for dentistry. The most recent evidencebased
information is discussed to address certain issues
where perceptions and misuse of infection control procedures
and products are in conflict with scientific and clinical
knowledge. Thus, a major goal of this presentation is to help
dental professionals increase their understanding of the “why”
as well as the “what” of infection control practices.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the most recent updates for provincial and
CDC infection control recommendations
- Understand the rationale for effective, hand hygiene procedures
as fundamental components of an infection control program
- Describe the challenges bloodborne and airborne
infections present to healthcare workers
- Comprehend the most current vaccination
recommendations for dental personnel
- Describe recent technology advances and protocols for
instrument processing and sterilization
- Comprehend efficient and effective approaches to
monitor sterilization
- Describe the use of disposables and disinfectants used in
environmental surface asepsis
- Describe factors which can lead to dental unit waterline
(DUWL) contamination
- Comprehend practical strategies which may minimize
forms of DUWL contamination
- Describe the capabilities and roles for evacuation system
cleaners
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About Dr. John Molinari Dr. Molinari is currently
Director of Infection Control for THE DENTAL ADVISOR
in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Previously, he served for 32
years at the University of Detroit Mercy School of
Dentistry as Professor and Chairman of the Department
of Biomedical Sciences and Director of Infection Control.
He has published over 500 scientific articles, text
chapters, and abstracts in the areas of microbiology and
immunology, and lectures nationally and internationally
on topics dealing with infectious diseases and infection
control. Dr. Molinari is also co-author of the text
Cottone’s Practical Infection Control in Dentistry. In
recognition of his efforts, Dr. Molinari was inducted as
an honorary member of the Michigan Dental Association,
the International College of Dentists, the American
College of Dentists, and was a 2009 recipient of the
ADA Golden Apple Award.
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