TITLE: Clostridioides difficile "C Diff"
and Perils of a Dentist - Survivor
This continuing education program is presented
by Dental CE Academy a nationally
approved AGD PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Provider
ID #405345.
COURSE FEE: No charge
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1.5 credits
AGD PACE SUBJECT
CODE: 010 Microbiology, Immunology
CE SUPPORTER: Perio Protect
MODE: Electronically Mediated |
Recorded Lecture | On Demand Webinar
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling,
DDS (Bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:
Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google
Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Do not fast
forward as your attendance is recorded. A red display banner will
appear at the top of the screen to download the Course Folder and
CE Credit instructions. Upon completion of the webinar, a
second banner at top of screen to complete a quiz for CE credit.
You can also log out of the class (close the window by tapping on
X). You will then be sent an email with a unique link to complete a
quiz/course evaluation for CE Credit. For assistance with CE Credit
please submit here: https://www.dentalceacademy.com/ceverification For
unrelated CE assistance or technology issues, please email:
support@dentalcenow.com
COURSE SUMMARY: After
surviving a life threatening Clostridioides difficile infection
following a periodontal procedure, our Chief Education Officer and
Speaker, Dr. Kirsten is sounding the alarm. Clostridioides
difficile is no longer just a board question - it is now considered
an urgent public health threat that is under recognized by the
dental profession.
Clostridioides difficile infection
(CDI) continues to be a challenging clinical and infection control
issue for healthcare facilities including dental practices. C.
Difficile Infection (CDI) kills 15% of those diagnosed in the first
30 days and approximately 25% of those infected will have at least
1 recurrence. The purpose of this course is to raise awareness of
the new virulence of this organism, and promote the most effective
ways to control and prevent CDI, including antibiotic stewardship
and infection control measures in the dental practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Discuss the pathogenesis, clinical features, and
current trends in virulence and prevalence of Clostridioides
difficile and C. difficile diseases
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Identify populations at increased risk for C.
difficile infection
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Describe ways C. difficile can be transmitted
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Apply key principles and develop a specific
strategy for infection control and prevention of C. difficile
infection within the dental practice, including administrative
controls, environmental cleaning, and antimicrobial
stewardship.
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY
COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According
to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy,
faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any
economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be
perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being
presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course
description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at
the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to
alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that
participants may form their own judgments about the material being
presented.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE: This course is supported by Perio
Protect. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief
Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She is not paid an
honorarium and declares no financial relationship with Perio
Protect. She declares a financial relationship with Dental CE
Academy. For written documentation contact
support@dentalcenow.com.
DENTAL CE ACADEMY
DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and
materials presented during these live and recorded presentations
represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker
and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental
CE Academy. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for
the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers.
Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may
be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not
be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected
presentations may include exploratory research or experimental
procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may
lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of
dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who
share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to
dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes
necessary discussion and understanding.