This course, advisory in nature and informational in content, (1) presents the background essential to understand the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings; (2) provides evidence based information related to handwashing, hand antisepsis (i.e., antiseptic handwash and antiseptic handrub), and surgical hand antisepsis; and (3) discusses strategies to improve hand hygiene practices.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
Disclaimer: Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Educators only! Use this feature to create assignments for your students.
The Procter & Gamble Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a dental CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at:
http://www.ada.org/cerp
