Vermont Dental​ Conference

Program #5 Hot Topics to Ensure Safety in Dentistry: Taking a Deeper Dive into Dental Unit Waterlines and a Closer Look at Eye Protection

Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD
Audience Code: D, H, A    3 CEUs/Clinical

Ensuring a safe dental visit is a team sport and covers a wide variety of infection prevention and safety considerations. This lecture will delve into two hot topics including dental unit waterlines and eye protection in dentistry. Dr. Fluent will discuss the importance of using clean and safe water and protecting eyes during all phases of dental care.  Participants will learn standards, recommendations, and best practices to ensure compliance for both hot topics.  Policies and Protocols will be addressed, and tips, tools and techniques will be provided to ensure the team provides a safe dental visit for themselves, their team members and patients.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss rationale and indications for testing dental unit waterlines
  • Make evidence-based choices in the selection of waterline treatment products
  • Identify guidelines, regulations, and best practices that impact dental unit water quality and compliance
  • Describe eye protection for dental personnel and patients during all phases of the delivery of oral healthcare
  • Discuss selection criteria, and proper fit of eye protection