Dental Practice & Management

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Understanding the EPA Dental Rule on Amalgam Waste...The Four Components to Office Compliance

Description

The dental industry continues to be the largest source of mercury discharged to publicly owned treatment works (POTW) in the United States. In November 2017, the Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) stepped in and issued a new ruling (40 CFR Part 441) mandating specific requirements in dental amalgam waste management. Existing practices had until July 2020 to fully implement the standards of EPA Rule 40 CRF Part 441.

This course is designed to assist the busy dental practice owner with a four-step compliance plan that meets or exceeds EPA requirements. The first step is the installation of an amalgam separator that adheres to ISO 11143 and ANSI No. 108 specifications for amalgam separation efficiency. The second step is to manage vacuum lines with a cleaning product that meets best practice standards established by the American Dental Association and mandated by the EPA. The third step is proper amalgam waste management, and the fourth surrounds record keeping and documentation.

Education Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the oral health care provider will be able to:

1. Understand the stewardship of amalgam waste management to protect the aquatic environment and food chain through the EPA rule 40 CRF Part 441.

2. Identify regulated from non-regulated dental waste.

3. Select a line cleaner in compliance with the EPA rule 40 CRF Part 441 that preserves the life of a vacuum system while maximizing the life of an amalgam separator.

4. Implement a maintenance plan in your dental facility which includes the use of an amalgam separator, amalgam waste collection, line cleaning, documentation, and tracking of amalgam recycling.

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Compliance, Can What You Don't Know Hurt You?

Description

This course will provide a broad overview of the federal regulatory agencies in the United States and their requirements for the safe practice of dentistry. When an employer or employee is unaware of rules and regulations set forth by the FDA, EPA, OSHA, and the Department of Health and Human Services, the dental office opens itself to potential criminal or civil legal violations. It is true that what you don’t know can hurt you in a court of law. HIPAA violations occur every year in the U.S. and have led to organizational costly settlements and fines. When infection prevention standards are not followed, patient and worker injuries can occur. Join us for this course to point out deficiencies in your office’s compliance to current infection prevention and regulatory requirements.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the oral health care provider will be able to:

1. Recognize the difference between regulatory and recommending agencies in the United States.

2. Identify compliance gaps in office policies and procedures and reference appropriate resources to assist in addressing these gaps.

3. Take corrective action to become compliant with the rules and regulations for the practice of dentistry.

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Today's Special...Teeth Cleaning with a Side of Botox.

Description

The concept of dental spas has been emerging in the field of dentistry since the mid-90s. Dental spas have learned to partner evidence-based density with evidence-based dermatology. Believe it or not, you already possess the knowledge and expertise to assist patients in skin care maintenance and preservation, while maintaining the health of their oral cavity. Dental office revenue and provider job satisfaction can increase when you begin to integrate some of these simple spa services into your office.

This course will review antioxidants for use on the skin and in the mouth and train you to tap into the vast existing knowledge base you already possess to better promote a patient’s health and wellness. You will learn to “extract” this new and exciting information and pick up tips that you can start integrating into your practices tomorrow! Whether you want to learn to reverse the signs of your own aging, or assist patients with their needs, this course has it all; from cleanings to botox! 

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the oral health care provider will be able to:

1. Define the concept of a dental spa through statistics, national trends, and identification of services provided for patients.

2. Define antioxidants and their role in skin care maintenance and oral benefits.

3. Discuss cosmetic procedures for skin conditions performed in dental spas. Specifically, facials, chemical peels, extractions, botox, restylane, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing.

4. Discuss aromatherapy and the role scents play in patient perception and emotion.