Dental Hygiene
Infection Control in Practice
Feb 23
Join us for “Infection Control in Practice” presented by Penn College’s Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (S.A.D.H.A.) and featuring Angelina Marinucci, RDH, B.S., Clinical Education Manager, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.
This seminar will introduce to you the infection control principles and best practices pertaining to sterilization and disinfection of patient care items as well as dental unit waterlines, in accordance with the CDC guidelines. You will learn strategies to assist you in maximizing safety and efficiency of instrument processing. In addition, you will learn how to optimize the quality of water that you deliver to your patients.
(3 CE Credits)
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Registration
Registration Fee: $30.00
Schedule & Objectives
Tentative Schedule
8 - 8:30 AMRegistration
8:30 - 10 AMPresentation – Part 1
10 - 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 - 11:45 AMPresentation – Part 2
11:45 - NoonQuestion & Answer
Course Objectives
Sterilization & Disinfection
Understand & Discuss:
- Proper steps of instrument processing
- Proper flow of central processing areas
- Benefits of various products and practices related to instrument processing that can help you increase efficiency and safety
Course Objectives
Dental Unit Waterline
Understand & Discuss:
- The need to treat waterlines
- The need for your office to clean, maintain, and monitor waterlines
- Dental unit waterline technologies and treatments available to achieve recommended water quality level
Course Objectives
Respiratory
Understand & Discuss:
- The chain of infection and its relevance with aerosol generating procedures
- Surgical masks, their levels and indicated uses
- N95 respirators
About the Presenter
Angelina Marinucci currently holds the title of Clinical Education Manager with Hu-Friedy Group, a division of STERIS Corporation. Angie is a Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor’s in Science. She is currently working on her Master’s in Business Administration, with a marketing focus, from La Salle University.
Angie received her Bachelor of Science degree and Dental Hygiene license from the University of Pittsburgh. She has over 10 years of experience in the dental profession. For the last four years, Angie has been consulting with faculty, residents, and students in dental and dental hygiene programs. She frequently provides educational programs on a plethora of dental and infection prevention-related topics.
Prior to joining Hu-Friedy, Angie worked as a clinical registered dental hygienist and worked in medical market research consulting. She also partnered with several programs to conduct missions trips to Honduras and Jamaica. She was featured in the University of Pittsburgh’s alumni magazine in 2020 for her endeavors in continued education.