ENDODONTICS Access and Glidepath
About This Course Access cavity preparation and glidepath are the critical first steps in root canal treatment. There have been many changes from traditional access preparation to current access trends, due to improvements in available instruments, dental operating microscopes, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The access preparations have been trending toward being more minimally […]
The Cutting Edge: Reprocessing and Maintenance
About This Course Instrument reprocessing is a key component of infection control. Core steps in instrument reprocessing for handpieces, motors, and other attachments are similar to other instruments and devices; however, there are also specific steps that differ and vary by type and manufacturer. All such devices that attach to and detach from the dental […]
Dental Amalgam: Strategies to Reduce Its Environmental Impact
About This Course Dental amalgam has proved to be a durable restorative material. However, it also is a source, albeit a minor one, of the mercury released into the environment by human activity. Improper disposal of amalgam waste results in its ending up in landfills, wastewater sludge or incinerators. Additionally, publicly owned treatment works (POTW) […]
OSHA & CDC Guidelines – OSAP Interact Training System
About This Course This workbook helps dental health care personnel (DHCP) understand the health and safety considerations established by government guidelines and regulations. Each chapter in the course is sequenced to include: Explanation and references on a wide array of infection control and related health and safety issues. In each chapter, there are fill-in-the-blank exercises […]
General Aspects of Instrument Reprocessing
About This Course Ensuring that dental instruments used in patient treatment have been properly prepared is one of the most important duties in the dental office. Instrument sterilization is just one step in the chain of procedures needed to prevent the spread of potentially pathogenic microbes from contaminated instruments to patients. This article presents a […]