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Pathogens Associated with Putative Healthcare-associated Infections in Oral Healthcare Settings

COURSE NUMBER: 482

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

This course identifies those pathogenic organisms that may be transmitted in oral healthcare settings and provides an overview of their modes of transmission, clinical features, prevention, and medical management. It provides the basis for ...

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Overview

This course identifies those pathogenic organisms that may be transmitted in oral healthcare settings and provides an overview of their modes of transmission, clinical features, prevention, and medical management. It provides the basis for understanding the rational for Standard and Transmission-based Precautions.


This course identifies those pathogenic organisms that may be transmitted in oral healthcare settings and provides an overview of their modes of transmission, clinical features, prevention, and medical management. It provides the basis for understanding the rational for Standard and Transmission-based Precautions.

  • Intended Audience:

    Office Managers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Nov 30, 2016

  • Last Revision Date:

    Dec 31, 2000

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Nov 29, 2019

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Discuss in general terms clinically relevant infectious diseases, including their modes of transmission, clinical features, prevention, and medical management.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Standard and Transmission-based Precautions predicated on the modes of transmission of relevant pathogenic organisms.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Ms. Blake is a member of the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Lavigne is a member of the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Terézhalmy has done consulting work for Procter & Gamble and has served on the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886