Eye Safety in Dentistry (On-Demand)

Dental personnel and patients are at risk of ocular exposure to pathogens and physical or chemical injury during dental care delivery. Ocular injuries and infections may lead to serious long-term consequences, including potential blindness. Unfortunately, eye protection by dental team members (and patients) is often suboptimal or lacking. This presentation will review best practices for eye protection during all phases of oral healthcare, including instrument reprocessing, cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces, chairside dentistry, and light-curing procedures.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe eye protection for dental healthcare personnel and patients during all phases of oral healthcare delivery.
2. Discuss the proper fit and wear of eye protection.
3. Describe NIOSH recommendations to reduce eye injuries and protect against ocular infection exposures.

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES