Allergies: Increasing Population Incidence and Their Challenges to Health Care

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1 Corpus Christi Texas Dental Hygienists' Association Presents INFECTION CONTROL & OSHA UPDATE: THAT THING YOU DO & Allergies: Increasing Population Incidence and Their Challenges to Health Care with John A. Molinari, PhD. Del Mar Campus West, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd., Corpus Christi, TX Technology Bldg. Rm.124 A&B Saturday, September 15, :00am - 4:00pm - 6 CEU s John A. Molinari, PhD (Saturday, Sept. 15, CEUs)... Dr. Molinari received a B.A. in Biology from St. Vincent College and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. He is currently Director of Infection Control for THE DENTAL ADVISOR. Previously, he served for 32 years at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Director of Infection Control. He has published over 350 scientific articles, text chapters, and abstracts in the areas of microbiology and immunology, and lectures nationally and internationally on topics dealing with infectious diseases and infection control. Dr. Molinari is also co-author of the text Cottone s Practical Infection Control in Dentistry, with the 3rd edition published in He was a founding member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and received that organization s highest honor, the Dr. James Crawford Award, for his lifetime achievement in the fields of infection prevention and safety. His activities also include serving as a consultant for the CDC, ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, Council on Dental Practice, and hospitals in the Detroit area in the areas of infectious disease and infection control. Previously, he was the Project Coordinator for the governmental Health Resources and Services Administration Task Force on AIDS and Dental Education, as well as Chairman of the American Association of Dental School s Curriculum Advisory

2 Committee on Bloodborne Infectious Diseases. Dr. Molinari also was appointed and served as Chairman of the State of Michigan Governor s Risk Reduction and AIDS Policy Commission. He was the Infection Control section editor for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry and a member of the Editorial Board for The Journal of the American Dental Association. He currently writes a monthly column for Dental Economics. In recognition of his efforts, Dr. Molinari was inducted as an honorary member of the Michigan Dental Association, the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and is a 2009 recipient of the ADA Golden Apple Award. INFECTION CONTROL & OSHA UPDATE: THAT THING YOU DO (Saturday, 9:00-12:00) This seminar will provide an update on occupational blood borne and respiratory infection risks for dental health-care professionals, as well as a practical discussion of current infection prevention regulations and recommendations for dentistry. The most recent CDC recommendations concerning blood borne pathogens and infection control will be presented, along with updates on OSHA regulations as they pertain to dental settings. Hand hygiene, vaccinations, and other preventive measures (i.e. personal protective equipment, instrument reprocessing, disinfection, and dental water asepsis) are frameworks for this presentation. This seminar will also discuss representative viral and bacterial respiratory diseases which present occupational challenges for dental health care providers. These include influenza, pertussis, tuberculosis, as well as airborne infections caused by Legionella bacteria. Infectious disease challenges and prevention strategies will be used to reinforce the application of standard precautions during patient treatment. The most recent evidence-based information is also discussed to address certain issues where perceptions and misuse of infection control procedures and products are in conflict with scientific and clinical knowledge. Seminar Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: - understand the most recent updates for CDC infection control recommendations. - understand the rationale for effective, hand hygiene procedures as fundamental components of an infection control program. - describe the challenges bloodborne and respiratory infections present to dental healthcare workers - comprehend the most current vaccination recommendations for dental personnel - describe recent technology advances and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization - understand how to effectively monitor reprocessing and sterilization procedures - describe the use of disposables and disinfectants used in environmental surface asepsis. - describe factors which can lead to dental unit waterline (DUWL) contamination. - comprehend practical strategies which can minimize DUWL contamination. Allergies: Increasing Population Incidence and Their Challenges to Health Care (Saturday, 1:00 4:00) As dental professionals, as well as part of society, we are all able do something to help the thousands of individuals in need of our care. As a specific set of healthcare providers treating this unique group of transplant recipients we need to understand and discuss their options and oral hygiene needs. Organ transplantation and donation has increased tremendously over the last 10 years yet there is still an immense need for understanding the processes of donation, transplantation and recipient care. Participate in a sharing of organ transplantation and donation information; learn about transplant recipients and their need for specialized dental care. This presentation will offer insight about the how to s of not only dental

3 care for organ recipients but also communication with their families. We will also share insight on how to be a donor; understand that process and how to aid in sharing the message with your patients and colleagues on how to ~ Save Lives! Sharing life s experiences is a fabulous way to learn! Course Objectives: Understand the process of transplantation Discuss patient s dental needs based on medications and oral complications Recognize the need for specialized care for transplant recipients Appreciate and understand organ donation processes Communicate with patients and family to share the need for registration SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 15, :00-4:00 8:30-9:00 - Check-In and On-site registration 9:00-12:00 - INFECTION CONTROL & OSHA UPDATE: THAT THING YOU DO 12:00-1:00 - Lunch provided for ALL DAY participants 1:00-4:00 Allergies: Increasing Population Incidence and Their Challenges to Health Care LOCATION: DEL MAR CAMPUS (WEST) Directions Emerging Technology Bldg. Rm 124 A & B 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. Corpus Christi, TX CONFIRMATION/REFUND: confirmation will be sent electronically if an address is provided. Refunds require a written request which must be received 7 days prior to course presentation and will carry a $25 cancellation fee. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 6 CEUs (3 CEUs for AM & 3 CEUs for PM) This note is to certify that the Corpus Christi Dental Hygienists Association as a component of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, its component, and its constituent organizations; is an approved CE course provider for the Texas State Dental Board of Examiners. These courses meet the SBDE criteria for acceptable continuing education hours for DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS; AM course satisfies your required yearly OSHA update and the PM course satisfies hours toward your yearly 12 hours requirement. QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Lois Palermo for registration information Dale Hahn for general information OR Thanks to our exhibitors who continue to support quality continuing education Crest Oral B

5 Corpus Christi Registration Form PLEASE PRINT your name as it appears on your license or certification. Name: RDH, DDS, DMD, RDA, CDA, other Address: City, State, Zip: Phone #s: (H) (Work) (Cell) Address (needed for confirmation) Fees: Early Bird Before Sept.8th After Sept. 8th AM PM Both AM PM Both ADHA Member $45 $45 $80 $60 $60 $90 Non-Member (RDH, DDS) $55 $55 $90 $65 $65 $100 Dental Assistants $35 $35 $60 $40 $40 $75 P L E A S E circle the fee for the courses you are attending... Make checks payable to: Omega Seminars and send them to: Lois Palermo, 1236 Hunter Wood, League City, TX If paying by Cedit Card: CC# Visa/MC/Discover/AMEX (circle card used) Exp. Date: Credit Card registrations may be faxed to or pay ONLINE at Please note that credit card payments may appear on billing statement as a charge from Omega Seminars. Did you provide an address in order to receive your confirmation? Lunch is provided for ALL day registrants for each day. Do you have special allergy dietary request? If so, explain This form may be duplicated Total fee enclosed or to be charged: Part of the registration fee will be donated to TexHyPAC or IOH ($2.50 to each)

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