Package Description

This webinar addresses recommended instrument reprocessing, with a focus on best practices in steam sterilization. During the webinar, specific best practices that can be found in the Standards for Steam Sterilization are discussed. Specific examples and the rationale behind these will be provided, related to both effective sterilization and the avoidance of errors.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, learners should be able to:

1. Describe what best practices and consensus standards are;
2. Provide three examples of best practices and the rationale behind these;
3. Review key elements and activities that contribute to safe dental care.

Price:

• Members & Non-Members: Free

Continuing Education

OSAP is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

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 the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Please email the OSAP office at office@osap.org or call +1 (410) 571-0003 if you wish to be in contact with the course author/creator(s) with any questions or for clarification of course concepts or for technical assistance in completing the online test.

All participants assume individual responsibility for providing evidence of contact hours of continuing education to the appropriate authorities and for the maintenance of their individual records.

Learn more about OSAP’s CE Program & Provider Recognition.

CE Credits: 1
Educational Method: Lecture, Recorded, Self-instructional (self-study)
Location: Online
Publication Date: March 2023
Expiration Date: March 31, 2026

Speaker:

Fiona Collins, BDS, MBA, MA

Dr. Collins has given presentations throughout North America and in Europe, the Pacific Rim, and the Middle East. She has educated dental professionals and students through interactive live presentations, webinars, and continuing education articles. Dr. Collins has also worked with organizations to deliver practical information that enhances patient care and safety, including the delivery of Stakeholder content for OSAP for the Safest Dental Visit. Dr. Collins is the American Dental Association representative to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); a member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and OSAP; a participant in standards working groups; and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Disclosures: Consultant and Educator for Tuttnauer

Educational Funding Provided By: