INFECTION CONTROL: When You Absolutely Don't Want to Go Viral (BODEX) (SOLD OUT)
To ensure our patients aren`t exposed to viruses, bacteria, and protozoa, dental professionals need to understand more than what to do and what not to do; they also need to understand why. In this lively, engaging course, Katrina Sanders, RDH, M.Ed., takes participants on a historical journey of social norms that lead to infectious diseases. We`ll trace the evolution and spread of disease from patient zero outward, showing the microbiological, immunological, and human impacts of the chain of infection. Examine the infection control process and its application in ensuring the practice is up to date with current recommendations. A review of case studies will bring to life real-world infection control breaches. Each member of the team will understand their role in keeping patients safe through compliance with standard precautions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the infectious disease process as it relates to dental professionals
- Explore infectious diseases that are easily contracted
- Evaluate behaviors that promote the spread of infection
- Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for why infection control is imperative today
- Describe the role that the immune system plays in fighting the spread of infection
Katrina M. Sanders
Research is identifying increased oral-systemic links and patients are seeking improved understanding of their oral care needs. As a dental professional with a drive and passion for the advancement of preventive care within the community, Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed., RF, believes it is the responsibility of dental education to produce competent, skilled and empathetic providers who possess the psychomotor
and affective skills required to meet the growing demands of the dental industry.
A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is a vibrant, passionate and charismatic award-winning educator with a unique approach to delivering continuing dental education. A keynote speaker for Smiles At Sea and a distinguished speaker with many dental hygiene study clubs, Katrina's lectures incorporate a caring, comedic and supportive style. She is passionate about educating, empowering and instilling compassion within the dental hygiene industry. Katrina's zest for dental hygiene is infused throughout her content as she lectures on provocative topics while leaving participants with a call to action and an abundantly renewed sense of pride for their industry.
Katrina is the founder and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory, a comprehensive program designed to supplement student learning and enhance understanding of concepts, terminology and procedures commonly discussed in preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio, the country's largest periodontal practice. She works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology to instruct on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs. Katrina is a member of Dental Speaker Institute and Dental Speakers Bureau. She is also on the advisory board and is a columnist for ModernHygienist.com, and is a writer for Dentaltown Magazine and Today's Hygienist. Katrina has published articles on the topics of injection failure, local anesthesia techniques and practice management techniques for the millennial patient and has been featured on multiple industry podcasts.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Proctor & Gamble, CloSYS, BioGaia, CareCredit, Florida Probe, Ivoclar, MicrobeLinkDX, PerioProtect, Septodont, Waterpik
- Courses by Katrina M. Sanders:
- Saturday12:30 PM-3:30 PM, Course Code: S12, INFECTION CONTROL: When You Absolutely Don't Want to Go Viral (BODEX) (SOLD OUT)
- Saturday9:00 AM-11:59 AM, Course Code: S7, WARNING: Graphic Photos Ahead!