ENSURING WATER SAFETY: A Guide to Water Testing in Dental Practices

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Monday, November 25, 2024

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TITLE: ENSURING WATER SAFETY: A GUIDE TO WATER TESTING IN DENTAL PRACTICES

COURSE FEE: Complimentary Access

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

DURATION: 1 hour

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 148 infection Control

CE SUPPORTER: ExactBlue Technologies Inc.

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live Interactive 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: Dental CE Academy hosts all webinars using the ClickMeeting platform. Upon registration you

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HANDOUTS: Distributed via email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the webinar.

QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An 80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are permitted, and attendees have 7 days to successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.

DESCRIPTION: Water quality is a critical concern in dental practices. Contaminated water can pose serious risks to both patients and staff, potentially leading to infections and other health complications. In this continuing education webinar, we will explore water testing in dental settings. Attendees will gain insights into the latest guidelines, regulations, and best practices for ensuring water safety. From understanding microbial contamination to implementing monitoring strategies, this webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the steps necessary to maintain high-quality water in the dental office.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Recognize the Importance of Water Quality Monitoring in Dental Practices
Describe Sources of Water Contamination
Discuss Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines
Compare Types of Water Testing: Chemical and Microbiological
Implement Water Management Protocols
Develop Strategies for Preventing Contamination

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 ExactBlue Technologies Inc. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer and employee of Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial relationship with the sponsor. She has not received a speaker's honorarium. No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content for this course. 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.

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS, serves as the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy, She completed her dental training at the University of California, San Francisco, during the critical period of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Prior to her achievement as a dentist she was a Registered Dental Assistant and dental practice management consultant. As a public health dentist, Dr. Roling is recognized as an early pioneer of Teledentistry, formerly in clinical practice that encompassed both pediatrics and geriatrics. Her previous roles include Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and Public Health Preceptor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Additionally, she served as Chief of the Office of Oral Health for Maricopa County's Department of Public Health, where she managed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs within the third largest public health department in the U.S. As a mobile dental provider, she led a mobile practice focused on treating homebound geriatric patients and is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program scholarship. She is published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

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