Presents Infection Control: That Thing You Do – Why Do You Do It? Vaccination Recommendations for Healthcare Professionals: Science, Success and Misperceptions Presented by John A. Molinari, PhD | Friday, January 8, 2010 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | 8:00am to 4:00pm | 7 CEU’s Get your note pads ready as Dr. Molinari is going attack two hot topics and provide us with information we can use every single day. Bring the entire staff and get your office up to date with the most recent scientific evidence presented in a fun and even occasionally hands-on fashion. First, Dr. Molinari will be tackling a topic that affects every single patient in our offices. In December 2003, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published their most recent Guidelines for Infection Control in Dentistry. That document, along with the incredible amount of accumulated data regarding health care risks and preventive measures, will serve as the framework for this presentation. The most recent evidence-based information will be discussed to address certain issues where perceptions and misuse of infection control procedures and products are in conflict with scientific and clinical knowledge. A major goal of this presentation is an understanding by both dentists and staff of the “why” and the “what” of infection control practices. Next, Dr. Molinari will address the topic of vaccination recommendations for both health care professionals as well as the general public. Emphasis will be placed on vaccines used for prevention of adult infectious disease, especially those with increased occupational risks for health care workers. Dr. Molinari will wade through the myths and misperceptions about vaccines that are preventing individuals from getting recommended vaccinations. Attendees will leave armed with the correct clinical and science based information to protect both themselves and their patients. There will also be a portion of the course dedicated to the recent H1N1 flu pandemics and how they should affect our actions as health care professionals. Dr. Molinari received a B.A. in Biology from St. Vincent College and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He is a former Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Recently, Dr. Molinari decided to join The Dental Advisor as their Director of Infection Control.
For additional information and registration, call Elaine Fleming at 616.234.5605.
West Michigan District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
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