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  • Are You in Compliance? Infection Controls and OSHA Review

    Friday, March 15, 2024

    Registration: 11:30 am

    Lecture: 12:00 - 2:00 pm

    CEUs: 2.0


    Massachusetts Dental Society

    2 Willow Street, Suite 200

    Southborough, MA


    This course presents an in-depth explanation of the CDC’s and OSHA’s guidelines for dental offices. We will review of the CDC guidelines for infection control in the dental healthcare setting, review OSHA’s blood borne pathogen standard’s guidelines, discuss safety data sheets (“SDS”) and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (“GHS”) hazard statements, and general office safety standards. We will also talk about strategies to improve infection control in the office in a practical manner.

  • After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

    • - Discuss the CDC and OSHA guidelines for dental office safety
    • - Understand why these guidelines are important for the health and safety of the dental staff and the general public
    • - Identify potential areas of risk in a dental office
    • - Implement policies and procedures to mitigate the risk in the dental office


  • Speakers:

    Lisa Kane, DMD: President and Owner of Dental Office Compliance of New England (DOC4NE)

    Lisa assists dental practices in complying with the myriad of regulations and best practices promulgated by State dental boards, OSHA and the CDC. Lisa conducts office walk-throughs; creates customized plans and protocols for dental offices; teaches infection control, medical emergency and risk management classes; and provides consulting services to help offices improve their quality care and overall efficiency. Prior to forming DOC4NE, she practiced dentistry in the Greater Boston Area for over 20 years.


  • Price:

    MDS Dentist/Auxiliary Member: $75

    Non-MDS Member: $175


    Course Type:

    Lecture
Recommended Audience
  • Assistant; Dentist; Hygienist
CEUs
  • 2.0
Financial Disclosure
  • Lisa Kane, DMD has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
Cancellation Policy
  • Refunds can be made online up to 10 days prior to the class. You will receive a full refund minus a $10 processing fee. There are no refunds less than 10 days out including cancelations due to illness, late arrivals or weather. Full refund will be given if your class is cancelled for any reason by MDS. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing. There is no refund for courses once the course begins. Registrants will be notified by e-mail if the course is canceled due to inclement weather or for any other reason by MDS. The e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address used to register.