Continuing Education
You value your education — that’s why we continue to keep our offerings relevant to your practice and tailored specifically to fit the general dentist’s needs.
Membership at Maine AGD means full access to high-quality continuing education (CE) courses you can take in your pursuit of Fellowship (FAGD), Mastership (MAGD), Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) awards, or simply to stay on top of your profession.
We offer exceptional programming throughout the year. We also encourage you to check out the following programs available to our members including:
As a member, you have full access to our live and on-demand webinars as well as our free CE program, which includes up to six complimentary webinars for every AGD member.
Maine AGD Events
Infection Control After COVID-19
Date(s)John A. Molinari, PhD
Subject: 148 Infection Control
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, Dec. 2: 7–8 p.m. CST
Audience: Students, Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic presented the latest challenge to infection control in both medical and dental facilities. This seminar will primarily focus on a practical discussion of the most recent dental infection control recommendations. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, sharps safety, recommended vaccinations, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument- and handpiece-reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, and dental water treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Describe application of standard precautions as the foundation of infection prevention.
- Understand the most recent updates for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration infection control recommendations and regulations.
- Describe recent technological advances and protocols for instrument-processing and surface disinfection.
- Comprehend practical strategies that can minimize dental unit waterline contamination.
John A. Molinari, PhD, is professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where he served for 32 years as chair of the department of biomedical sciences and director of infection control. Later, he was director of infection control for The Dental Advisor, where his laboratory was involved in research on new, emerging infection control technologies and products. He has over 600 publications, was a consultant for the CDC, American Dental Association and regional hospitals, and he continues to lecture on topics dealing with infectious diseases and infection control.