DATE: Sunday, October 8, 2023
TIME: Lecture: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry - 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92350
TUITION: $195 DDS / $145 AUX
CREDIT: This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 7 units of continuing education.
AGD Code: 148 & 563
Christian Johnston, JD
Attorney
School of Public Health
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
California Dental Practice Act
Synopsis
This seminar meets the California Dental Board Requirement for mandatory continuing education on the Dental Practice Act.
Objectives
- Scope of practice issues
- Unprofessional conduct
- Drug prescribing & recordation regulations
- Patient consent laws
- Continuing education requirements
- Advertising regulations
- Office registration
- Mandatory reporting requirements
Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS
Instructor, Department of Dental Hygiene
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
Infection Control and COVID-19 Interim Recommendations
Synopsis
Update your knowledge of the most important issues in clinical safety. Are you clear on how to handle ordinary and extraordinary infectious diseases? This class blends science with reality; reviewing CDC Guidelines and State regulations for Infection Control. Updates include challenges such as aerosol transmitted diseases (ATD’s) and evolving / resistant pathogens. Stay informed and stay safe.
Objectives
Attendees will understand options to manage:
- Bloodborne, contact, droplet and airborne diseases.
- Biofilms.
- Skin disorders, including allergies.
- Current, immediate health concerns.
- Reasonable precaution strategies.