The Epidemiology of Infection Control in Dentistry:

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1 The Epidemiology of Infection Control in Dentistry: Principles and Particulars of Protection (SPICE) Featuring Dr. Ralph Leonard and Dr. Valerie Murrah Friday, October 9, 2015 LOCATION: The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education Sponsored by the University of North Carolina Departments of Diagnostic Sciences and Operative Dentistry

2 COURSE DESCRIPTION The NC Administrative Code specifies that each health care organization in the State, including dentistry, shall designate a staff member to direct infection control activities. The designated staff member in each dental office shall complete a course in infection control addressing seven specific areas. This course satisfies the required Infection Control training as mandated by the Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE). WHO SHOULD ATTEND? New staff members, dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, and the untrained designated staff member who has been identified as the person who will oversee the infection control activities in your office. Any time the person placed in charge of Infection Control for your office changes, the new person should attend the NC required infection control course for dental care offices training program. AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS ACTIVITY, PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO: 1. Describe and discuss epidemiologic principles of infectious disease 2. Describe and discuss principles and practice of asepsis 3. Utilize sterilization, disinfection and sanitation practices 4. Restate universal blood and body fluid precautions 5. Discuss engineering controls to reduce the risk of sharp injuries 6. Demonstrate disposal of sharps 7. Review state laws regarding HIV and Hepatitis B SPICE is a required course. Annual OSHA updates do not fulfill this requirements of this law. However, this course will meet OSHA s annual training requirements (except for office specifics). Please Note: Your annual OSHA-training course will not meet the state requirement for SPICE infection control training. The NC statute is very clear that at least one person in every dental office must complete the state-approved course addressing the topics listed above.

3 SCHEDULE 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Review of NC Laws Concerning Infection Control in Dental Practices 9:30 a.m. Epidemiology and Risk of Infection in the Dental Office 10:45 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Principles/Practices of Asepsis and Hand Hygiene 11:45 a.m. Environmental Issues in Dental Practice 12:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. Disinfection and Sterilization in Dental Practice 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. Engineering Controls, Work Practices and Personal Protective Equipment 3:45 p.m. Outbreaks and Safe Injection Practices 4:15 p.m. Question & Answers; Evaluations 4:30 p.m. End of Program STATE GUIDELINES This activity fulfills the required mandate by the North Carolina Statute.0206, Infection Control in Health Care Facilities Rule, which requires that there be one person designated in each health facility (i.e., dental office practice) who has completed the certified or state-approved.0206 Infection Control Course. This course provides updated information relating to the NC laws concerning Infection Control Dental Practices; OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards; Epidemiology and Risk of Infection in the Dental Office; Outbreaks and Safe Injection Practices; Principles/Practices of Asepsis and Hand Hygiene; Disinfection and Sterilization in the Dental Practice; Environmental Issues in Dental Practices all according to CDC, OSHA, and OSAP guidelines.

4 SPEAKERS Dr. Ralph Leonard is the practice director of the Dental Faculty Practice and holds the Jim and Isabel Harrell Distinguished Professorship in Family Dentistry. He is a member of the Department of Operative Dentistry and is primarily responsible for clinical teaching comprehensive care program and patient care in the Dental Faculty Practice. Dr. Leonard graduated from the UNC School of Dentistry in 1985 and is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Society. He was in private practice before joining the UNC dental faculty full-time in He is a member of the UNC School of Dentistry s Infection Control Committee. Dr. Leonard s research interests include patient care delivery systems and nightguard vital bleaching. Dr. Valerie Murrah currently serves as a professor and chair of the School of Dentistry Department of Diagnostic Sciences. She also holds a joint appointment with the UNC School of Medicine in the pathology and otolarynology. Dr. Murrah obtained her D.M.D. from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville before pursuing her advanced training in oral and maxillofacial pathology at the University of Minnesota and her anatomic pathology training at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. She served on the faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry from where she was Director of the Oral Diagnosis and Emergency Clinics and the school s first Infection Control Committee Chair. In 1988, Dr. Murrah joined the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In 1994, she moved to Atlanta and joined the Pathology Department at Emory University School of Medicine where she served as research director for the Division of Oral, Head and Neck Pathology. Dr. Murrah has received teaching awards from multiple universities. Her research focuses on tobacco and viral co-factors in oral carcinogenesis and aspects of gene therapy for oral cancer. TIME & LOCATION The program will be held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education. Registration will begin at 8:30 am. The program will be held from 9:00 am 4:30 pm. The Friday Center is located on Friday Center Drive just off Highway 54 on the east side of Chapel Hill. Parking permits are required at the Friday Center and will be ed to you with your course confirmation.

5 REGISTRATION FEE AND CREDIT The registration fee is $290 for dentists and $190 for team members. UNC Continuing Dental Education designates this activity for up to 6 hours of continuing education credit. The registration deadline is October 2, A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided with your paid registration. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS A registration refund, less a $50 fee, will be issued for cancellations received by Friday, October 2, Cancellations must be received in writing either by fax or cde@dentistry.unc.edu. The cancellation request must include: the name of the activity, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation. No refunds will be issued after Friday, October 2, The UNC School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education Program cannot be responsible for the refund of any part of the registration fee as a result of emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, or events beyond its control after the cancellation date. Payments made by credit card will be refunded by credit card. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will fully refund registration fees but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, rental car or travel agencies. Special dietary requirements will be honored whenever possible. Please be sure to notify our office in writing of your special need no later than Friday, October 2, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V., everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the activity. As a continuing education provider, UNC School of Dentistry is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.

6 REGISTRATION MADE EASY Be sure to fill out all applicable information on the registration form. Please make additional copies for each individual registration. Upon completion, you may either: Register by Mail: Send the completed registration form with a check or money order made payable to the UNC School of Dentistry to: Attention: Registration UNC Continuing Dental Education Campus Box # 7450 Chapel Hill, NC Register Online: QUESTIONS? Call: or us at CDE@dentistry.unc.edu The UNC School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. This continuing education program is presented by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Continuing Dental Education program. The UNC Continuing Dental Education program is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. UNC CDE s term of recognition is May 1, 2015 through June 30, ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at

7 The Epidemiology of Infection Control in Dentistry: Principles and Particulars of Protection (SPICE) Friday, October 9, 2015 Course Code (16-DS-001) **Please make additional copies for each person registering** Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2015 Dentists $290 Specialty Team Members $190 RDH DA Other First Name Last Name Jr./Sr. Preferred Name CDE ID# Male Female Self-identify I am an alumnus/alumna of UNC School of Dentistry: DDS RDH DA Post Doc Employer Mailing Address City State Zip County in NC Daytime Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Register On-line with a Credit Card at Date Received (office use only) I have special dietary needs, please explain: I have special needs, please contact me. CDE ID# Date Received ADA STATEMENT The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran s status, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in this continuing education activity, please call no later than Friday, October 30, 2015 or attach a note to your registration form. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing education course by the University of North Carolina does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution. The University of North Carolina School of dentistry cautions continuing dental education participants that there are potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures into the practice of dentistry, especially when the continuing education course has not provided supervised clinical experience and/or competency tests in the techniques or procedures. By providing my information, I consent to receive communications via mail, , fax, and phone from the University of North Carolina Continuing Dental Education office. The Continuing Dental Education office will not share your information with anyone.

8 Continuing Dental Education Campus Box 7450 Chapel Hill NP ORG US Postage PAID Chapel Hill, NC Permit # Advancing Knowledge in Dentistry The Epidemiology of Infection Control in Dentistry: Principles and Particulars of Protection (SPICE) Friday, October 9, 2015