CE Zoom Partners

United States

SS Learning Your Lines: Maintaining your Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety

Pre-Recorded Live Interactive Virtual Webinar with a Testing Mechanism

Amanda Hill

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Infection Control - 148

AGD-PACE | Academy of General Dentistry Program approval for Continuing Education

Course

Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Additional Team Member

Dentist

Dental Hygienist

Infection Control with water lines maintenance and with OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens (infection control must follow the cdc guidelines)

Wisconsin Dental Hygienists' Association

Wisconsin Dental  Hygienists' Association (WI-DHA) Indigo Conference 2024

CDC Infection Control for Dentistry in the Post-Pandemic Era

Wisconsin Dental  Hygienists' Association (WI-DHA) Indigo Conference 2024 (9/12/2024 - 9/14/2024)

Katherine Schrubbe

Wisconsin

Other

Canada

<p><strong>**NOTE: This topic includes both </strong><strong style="color: rgb(40, 40, 40);">training and dental unit waterline maintenance and </strong><strong>OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens training as part of a comprehensive infection control curriculum, however some jurisdictions require separate courses be taken for satisfying specific individual CE hour requirements. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Infection control, dental unit waterline maintenance, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens continuing education courses</strong> explore the principles, regulations, and evidence-based practices used to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases and maintain safe dental practice environments. Courses in this topic are based on the <strong>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines for Infection Prevention in Dental Health-Care Settings</strong> and the <strong>OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard</strong>. Topics may include standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (<strong>PPE</strong>), instrument cleaning and sterilization, environmental infection prevention, <strong>dental unit waterline maintenance</strong>, water quality monitoring, exposure control plans, sharps safety, post-exposure protocols, hazard communication, documentation, and current regulatory requirements. Depending on the course, learners may also examine infection prevention program development and guidance from organizations such as <strong>OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention)</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>This topic is valuable for <strong>dentists</strong>, <strong>dental hygienists</strong>, <strong>dental assistants</strong>, sterilization technicians, <strong>Infection Prevention Coordinators</strong>, <strong>OSHA Coordinators</strong>, office managers, students, educators, and other members of the dental team. These <strong>dental continuing education courses</strong> are designed to strengthen knowledge of <strong>CDC infection control guidelines</strong>, improve compliance with the <strong>OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard</strong>, and support comprehensive infection prevention, workplace safety, and <strong>dental unit waterline management</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Many states require <strong>board-approved continuing education</strong> in <strong>infection control</strong>, <strong>OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens</strong>, or both as part of <strong>dental license renewal</strong>. Because <strong>continuing education requirements</strong> vary by state and profession, learners should verify their licensing requirements before enrolling. <strong>CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker</strong> can help identify <strong>state-specific continuing education requirements</strong>, mandatory topics, and license renewal requirements.</p><p>Whether you're looking for <strong>online dental CE</strong>, fulfilling an <strong>infection control</strong> or <strong>OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens</strong>continuing education requirement, or strengthening your understanding of <strong>CDC infection prevention guidelines</strong>, these courses provide practical, evidence-based education to improve patient and employee safety, reduce the risk of disease transmission, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe <strong>dental unit water quality</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out courses with similar topics including:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://cezoom.com/topics/infection-control-with-water-line-maintenance-but-without-osha-infection-control-must-follow-the-cdc-guidelines-24bq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Infection Control with water line maintenance but without OSHA (infection control must follow the cdc guidelines)</a></li><li><a href="https://cezoom.com/topics/osha-blood-borne-pathogens-only-not-including-the-cdc-guidelines-for-infection-control-or-water-line-maintenance-vq6k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens ONLY (Not including the CDC guidelines for infection control or water line maintenance)</a></li><li><a href="https://cezoom.com/topics/hipaa-d5my" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HIPAA</a></li></ul>

Direct clinical dentistry, subjects that relate directly to patient care and clinical dentistry

<h2><span class="ql-size-small">Dental continuing education is essential for maintaining licensure, meeting state renewal requirements, staying current with advancements in dentistry, and delivering high-quality patient care. Whether you are a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or other member of the dental team, continuing education helps support both compliance and professional growth.</span></h2><h2><br></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-small">CE Zoom offers a comprehensive selection of online dental CE courses designed to support dental professionals throughout their careers. Our catalog includes live webinars, self-study CE courses, and state-specific continuing education opportunities covering topics such as clinical dentistry, infection control, ethics, risk management, patient safety, dental materials, practice management, and emerging technologies.</span></h2><h2><br></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-small">Finding the right dental CE courses can be challenging, especially when navigating state-specific renewal requirements and profession-specific CE obligations. CE Zoom helps simplify the process by providing access to courses that support license renewal requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental professionals.</span></h2><h2><br></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-small">Browse the dental continuing education courses below to find training opportunities that match your interests, career goals, and license renewal needs. Whether you're looking for online dental CE, state-mandated courses, or advanced clinical education, CE Zoom offers flexible learning options designed for today's busy dental professionals.</span></h2><p><br></p><h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Continuing Education</strong></h2><h4><u>Can dental CE courses be completed online?</u></h4><p>Many states allow dentists and dental hygienists to complete some or all of their continuing education requirements online. Requirements vary by state, so always review your licensing board's rules or use CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker for a clear breakdown of your license renewal requirements.</p><h4><br></h4><h4><u>How many CE hours do dentists need?</u></h4><p>Dental continuing education requirements vary by state and license type. CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker can help identify required hours, mandatory topics, and any remaining requirements needed for license renewal.</p><h4><br></h4><h4><u>How many CE hours do dental hygienists need?</u></h4><p>Requirements vary by state and may include mandatory topics such as infection control, ethics, jurisprudence, or other state-specific courses. CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker provides a detailed breakdown of renewal requirements based on your license and state.</p>

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Infection Control with water lines maintenance and with OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens (infection control must follow the cdc guidelines)

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SS Learning Your Lines: Maintaining your Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety

By: CE Zoom Partners

Program type: Single Course

Expires: 8/9/2024

Max attendance: Unlimited

Credit Hours: 2.00

Tuition: Free

Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH

Topic: Infection Control with water lines maintenance and with OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens (infection control must follow the cdc guidelines)

Educational Method: Self Study

CDC Infection Control for Dentistry in the Post-Pandemic Era

By: Wisconsin Dental Hygienists' Association

Program type: Conference

9/14/2024

Max attendance: Unlimited

Credit Hours: 2.00

Tuition: Free

Presenter: Katherine Schrubbe

Topic: Infection Control with water lines maintenance and with OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens (infection control must follow the cdc guidelines)

Educational Method: Live - In person