Overview

Cross-infection during clinical practice can occur with the transmission of infectious agents between patients and health workers in a clinical environment. Transmission of dental infection can occur through infected air droplets, blood, saliva, and instruments contaminated with secretions.
Standard Precautions are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the patient, in any setting where health care is delivered. These practices are designed to both protect DHCP (dental health care personnel) and prevent DHCP from spreading infections among patients. VFAHT has been tirelessly working for the cause. Following our motto “Prevention is better than Cure”, we are trying in our maximum capacity to aware people of the importance of preventative healthcare practices in medical and dental practices.

Learning Objectives

1. Why Infection Control is necessary for dentistry?
2. Barrier Techniques (use of PPE, rubber dam, and pre-procedural rinsing)
3. Sharp Instrument Safety
4. Dental waste management and disposal
5. Hand and respiratory hygiene/etiquette
6. Safe Injection Practices
7. Sterilization of Instruments and Devices
8. Clean and disinfected environment and surfaces

Who Should Register

1. Medical Students
2. Dental Students
3. Allied Students 
4. Nursing Students
5. Paramedics 
6. House Officers
7. Medical Officers   

Trainer

Partners