Dental Infection Control
Earners of this credential have developed skills in infection prevention procedures including personal protective equipment (PPE) use, instrument sterilization, operatory disinfection, hand hygiene, and safe handling of biohazardous materials. Individuals who earn this badge are prepared to support safe clinical operations and reduce cross-contamination risks in dental healthcare settings.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete a 4-week didactic course online including quizzes and exams.
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Apply skills learned from didactic course in a clinical setting.
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Didactic course skills covered: Infection Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Instrument Sterilization, Operatory Disinfection, Cross-Contamination Prevention, Hand Hygiene, Biohazard Safety, Clinical Safety Compliance, Patient Safety
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Credential provides dental assisting professionals with foundational knowledge and practical competencies in infection prevention and control within the dental clinical environment. The credential focuses on the principles and procedures required to maintain a safe, sterile, and compliant dental practice while protecting patients, providers, and staff from the transmission of infectious diseases.
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Participants will develop skills in standard precautions, instrument processing and sterilization, operatory disinfection, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and proper handling of hazardous materials and biomedical waste.
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Competencies covered: Dental Infection Control, Infection Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Instrument Sterilization, Operatory Disinfection, Cross-Contamination Prevention, Hand Hygiene, Biohazard Safety, Clinical Safety Compliance, and Patient Safety
Standards
Aligns with infection control recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and workplace safety regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These standards are widely recognized across the dental healthcare industry and are required to maintain safe clinical practice environments