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  • MDS BORID Day Fall 2026


    From Chairside to Sterilization: Infection Control That Works

    Friday, September 18th, 2026

    Registration: 12:00 pm

    Seminar: 12:30 – 2:30 pm

    CE Hours: 2.0


    Massachusetts Dental Society Headquarters

    2 Willow Street, Suite 200

    Southborough, MA


    Effective infection prevention requires more than simply following a checklist—it depends on consistent practices at every point of patient care. This course provides dental professionals with a practical review of infection control procedures, from preparing the treatment room and using appropriate personal protective equipment to safely processing instruments and monitoring sterilization. Attendees will examine common infection control risks, identify breakdowns that can lead to cross-contamination, and learn strategies for strengthening compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and MA BORID requirements. Emphasis will be placed on applying evidence-based practices that protect patients, safeguard the dental team, and support a culture of safety throughout the practice.

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

    • - Identify common infection control risks and opportunities for cross-contamination in the dental setting
    • - Demonstrate appropriate procedures for treatment-room preparation, personal protective equipment, and environmental disinfection.
    • - Describe the essential steps for safe instrument cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage
    • - Explain the purpose of mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring of sterilization processes
    • - Apply CDC, OSHA, and state infection control requirements to strengthen safety and compliance in daily practice


    The HuFriedyGroup grant has been applied to this course.


  • Speakers: 

    Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA: is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and co-host of The Compliance Divas™ podcast, where she and her colleagues provide weekly updates and practical insights on infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory trends impacting dental practices.

    With more than 30 years dedicated to speaking and consulting, Mary empowers dental teams to strengthen their infection prevention programs, improve compliance, and enhance team performance through ergonomics and efficiency. Her expertise includes OSHA and HIPAA compliance, ergonomics, chairside efficiency, and team development. A sought-after speaker at major dental meetings, Mary regularly publishes in professional journals.

    Mary brings over 50 years of experience in dentistry as a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist, having worked in both general and specialty practices, and served as a clinical educator and dental administrator. She is a former dental assisting educator, past president of the American Dental Assistants Association, and member of the Association for Dental Safety (formerly OSAP).


  • Price:

    MDS Dentist/Auxiliary Member: $75

    Non-MDS Member: $175


    Course Type:

    Lecture
  • Massachusetts Dental Society
Recommended Audience
  • Assistant; Dental Student; Dentist; Hygienist; Office Staff
CEUs
  • 2.0
Notice
  • CE Certificates will be emailed within 1 week from the event.
Financial Disclosure
  • Mary Govoni 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.