Infection Control, Opioids, and Ethics- 3 Mandatory topics presented in one day EARN 6 CEU’s
Infection Control will also satisfy a as well as Certified Dental Assistants reqquirement to earn a minimum of 2 CEU credits in infection control annually
All 3 Mandatory topics are also offered as individual classes with additional date options
This program can be attended in person or as a Live INTERACTIVE Webinar.
TIME: 9am to 3:45pm EST
Infection Control: 2 Ceu’s /Time: 9am to 11am EST- Rose Candori-Hirshorn, CDA, RDA
Infection Control is also approved for New York Infection Control Requirements
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program you will be able to understand:
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- The modes & mechanisms of transmission of pathogenic organisms in the dental setting & strategies for prevention and control.
- Practice controls to reduce the opportunity for patient & healthcare worker exposure to potentially infectious material.
- Selection and use of barriers and/or personal protective equipment.
- Creating-Maintaining a safe environment for patient care through application of infection control principles-practices re: cleaning-disinfection-sterilization.
- The prevention and management of infectious or communicable disease
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Opioid Drugs: Treating and Managing Patients with Substance Use Disorders: 2 Ceu’s\ Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm EST- Dr. Marc Goldman
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program you will be able to understand:
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- Alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain
- When and opioid prescription may be indicated for managing and treating pain
- The risks and signs of opioid drug misuse, abuse, addiction
- Accessing the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program
- Emergency management of opioid overdose
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Ethics for Healthcare Professionals: 2 Ceu’s – Time: 1:45pm to 3:45pm EST- Dr. March Goldman
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this progam, the participant will be able to:
- Define ethics and explain its role in professional healthcare practice across dental, massage therapy, and chiropractic settings.
- Identify key ethical principles, professional standards, and codes of conduct that guide healthcare professionals in patient care.
- Recognize appropriate professional boundaries and evaluate situations that may lead to ethical conflicts or misconduct.
- Apply ethical decision-making strategies to real-world case scenarios commonly encountered in healthcare environments.
- Discuss the importance of patient confidentiality, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, and professional accountability in maintaining ethical practice.
Instructor: Dr. Marc Goldman
Dr. Marc Goldman completed his BS degree at The American University in Washington, DC in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The New York University College of Dentistry in 1979. Dr. Goldman then completed his certificate in Periodontics at Rutgers University Dental School (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School) in 1982. Dr. Goldman is active in the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Essex County Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, New Jersey Society of Periodontists, Newark Dental Club and the Garden State Society of Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Goldman is the Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ where he oversees the periodontal training of the General Practice Residents. He has published articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Periodontics and Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association. He lectures nationally
Instructor: Rosemarie Candori-Hirshorn, CDA, RDA
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Requirements to attend a live webinar:
- You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom).
- To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone,or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
- A webcam so the teacher can see you
- Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
- Instructors may call on participants.
- To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
- You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
- You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.
Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.
This program is for the full dental staff – no prior skills are needed to attend.
he teaching method will be in a lecture format with a Q & A period.
DSI Staff or administration do not have any commercial interest or relationship to the speaker.
The content and format of the Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service. No DSI Staff have any financial relationship with the speaker or company.



