2019 Risk Management Seminar & OSHA Training
Seminar Title
Ten Things I’m Concerned About in the Practice of Dentistry (and you should be, too)
Course Overview
The practice of dentistry is experiencing change at an unprecedented rate. In this survey of the current environment, we will examine ten traditional or emerging sources of professional liability and/or regulatory risk faced by today’s practicing dentist. Topics which will be discussed include inadequate history and physicals, anesthesia risks, the patient as doctor, and patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). The format will be interactive lecture, with time allowed for Q & A.
Course Objectives
This program is appropriate for dentists and staff members. At the conclusion of the program, you should be able to:
- List ten recognized sources of potential professional liability and/or legal risk common to the practice of dentistry;
- Evaluate their practice to determine its exposure to these risks
- Explain strategies to ameliorate or eliminate these risk exposures.
OSHA Course Title
OSHA and Dental Infection Control Compliance
Course Overview
The training course will provide a thorough review of the Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication standards as they relate to the practice of dentistry, as well as the most current CDC guidelines for infection control in dental healthcare settings.
Course Objectives
- Understand the distinction between OSHA and the CDC.
- Recognize the importance of the Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication Standards as they relate to the practice of dentistry.
- Become familiar with prevalent risks associated with infectious disease and dental healthcare delivery and the rationale for compliance to CDC guidelines for infection control and safety.