June 9-12Marriott at Legacy Town CenterPlano (Dallas), TexasUnited States

Up to 20 hours CE

OverviewWhy Conference is a “Must-Do”• Only program of its kind amalgamating these issues audience/resources• Delivers the relevant updates your job requires• Answers all your important questions • Engages you in the safety community• Education and networking delivers exceptional value for the investment• Equips you with solutions, resources and new ways of thinking to bring back to your facility• Introduces you to new products and technologies to enhance your capabilities

Who Should Attend• Educators• Consultants• Infection Control Coordinators• Risk Managers• Sterilization Technicians• Large Group Practices• Companies Engaged in Infection Control and Safety Products and Services

Conference Highlights• Education

• Updates on Diseases, Technologies, Regulations

• Patient Safety• New Compliance Tools and

Practices• Green Infection Control• Mobile and Portable Dental

Program Considerations• Infection Control Leadership

Development• Waste Management• Health Screenings for Your Patients• Amalgam and Laser Safety• Community Water Fluoridation

• Networking• New Resources • And Everything Delivered in a Gorgeous, Walkable Setting

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Program ObjectivesThe program is designed to present cutting-edge information, skill building sessions and numerous opportunities to learn, share and grow. It offers a possible 20 hours of CE credit and will help you:

1 Understand the recent changes impacting dental infection prevention and the science of safety in technology, guidelines, regulations, policies, practices and products

2 Identify common infection control conundrums and several strategies to address them

3 Characterize the recent infection control investigations in oral health and lessons learned

Thursday, June 9Preconference Programs

Leading Your Organization to a Safety Culture of Improved Outcomes, Decreased Cost and Increased Job Satisfaction Understand the key concepts of patient safety, what OSAP and other organizations are doing to integrate this initiative into oral healthcare, strategies to lead an organizational culture change prevention and to articulate the business case for adopting a patient safety approach.

Corporate Consultants Collaboration A unique session during which a limited number of companies meet with OSAP’s premier practice consultants for a lively exchange about products, services and resources. This is a guaranteed win-win-win for the participants, and the practices they serve.

Friday, June 10

Evidence-based or Based on Evidence? This session will review the various forms of evidence and challenge members to apply their unique expertise and leadership to moving the science forward.

Headline to Frontlines – Recent Infection Control Investigations While dentistry is a low-risk profession, infection control breaches still occur. Understand the critical pathways to such infections and how to prevent them.

State of the Science A rapid overview of the important updates on diseases, vaccines, antibiotic resistance and more.

State of the Technology Understand the latest developments in devices, chemicals and materials that impact dental safety.

State of the Environment What does green mean to dentistry? Understand how to move toward green without compromising efficacy.

State of the Regulations A broad look at key national and international regulations and guidance impacting protocols and practices in dental settings.

Patient Safety The prestigious Dr. John Zapp lecture capstones Friday’s updates by presenting the essential global case for improving patient and healthcare worker safety.

Faculty Includes:Enrique Acosta-Gio DDS, PhDLinda Basquill DDSRichard Best Amy Collins RN, MPHFiona Collins BDS, MBA, MAEvelyn Cuny RDA, MSDominick DePaola DDS, PhDLouis DePaola DDS, MSSir Liam Donaldson MSc, MD, FRCS(Ed), FFPHM, FRCP, FRCP(Ed), FMedSciKathy Eklund RDH, MHPMichael Glick DMDMary Govoni CDA, RDH, MBALeslie Grant DDS, MSPAKaren Gregory RNJennifer Harte DDS, MSStephanie Hughes ChE P.E.Leann Keefer RDH, MSMNoel Kelsch RDHAPDaniel Meyer DDSTom Plamondon DDSHoward Pollick BDS, MPHDavid Reznik DDSPeggy Spitzer RDHSheila Strock DMD, MPHCaroline Sweeney MA, MBA, BScNermin Yamalik MS

Program

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Some courses run concurrently. Please check website for selection.

Program Saturday, June 11

Psychology of Infection Control What does it take to motivate compliance with safe practices? Learn about what’s behind the “oops” and obtain new tools and strategies to apply in practice.

How to Develop a Compliance Calendar A state compliance officer will offer expert advice on how to map out the year to ensure all the daily, weekly, monthly and regular checks, training and reviews are in place for compliance.

First Do No Harm Increasing access to care is moving dentistry outside traditional practices. Understand the key components in delivering such care safety.

Health Screenings in Dental Offices – Why and How Learn about current available medical screenings, plus find out what is entailed with CLIA wavers and more to enable healthier dental patients.

Hazardous Waste vs. Hazardous Materials (2 parts) Hazmat training on packaging regulated medical waste, non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste, hazardous radioactive wastes, dental amalgam and more. Note: participants must attend both sessions to earn certificate.

Amalgam Separators and Environmental Mercury A water quality expert will discuss the national need to treat dental wastewaters and introduce OSAP’s new position paper on this important issue.

I See the Light – Laser Safety This session will provide basic information to advance the safe use of lasers in dentistry and to help establish laser safety protocols for the dental office.

Community Water Fluoridation – Health Effect and Current Issues What are the key pieces of information dental educators, consultants and practices should understand regarding fluoride?

Town Hall Meeting to “Bridge the Gap” A moderated wrap-up discussion with key speakers on how you can manage conundrums with practical take-away tools and more.

Sunday, June 12

Training Triathlon These popular presenters share key tricks of the trade in an interactive program supplemented by helpful how-to handouts.

Special Events ✓ OSAP Member Meeting ✓ Opening Reception ✓ First Timers’ Orientation ✓ 15th Annual FUNraising Auction ✓ Closing Reception ✓ Texas Two-Step Tour and Dine-Around

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Some courses run concurrently. Please check website for selection.

Location, Location, Location…Convenient Located in the middle of the country and equidistant between DFW Airport and Love Field.

Affordable Both the program registration and hotel pack enough value to meet any budget – special rates for early registration.

Appealing Accommodations The Marriott at Legacy Town Center is a luxurious property surrounded by scenic parks and ponds and is walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment. Plus, the cowboy charms of Fort Worth and the big city appeal of Dallas are only a short drive away.

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Questions Call OSAP at +1 410.571.0003 or in US +1 800.298.OSAP (6727),or email at office@OSAP.org.

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