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Instrument Processing: Perfection and Pitfalls
Educational Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to
- Describe the basic principles of instrument processing in the dental setting
- Utilize checklists to increase sterilization efficiency
- Locate reliable resources for infection control
Abstract
Instruments travel from treatment room to sterilization room to storage to patient care. Learn how to assure sterilization with a step-by-step approach. Planning the flow of instrument reprocessing provides a clear, consistent, and easy to follow pathway to a set of steps to assure that contaminated patient-care items are re-processed properly and made safe for reuse. Common errors and misconceptions will be discussed, along with examples of “dos and don’ts” to help participants to recognize pitfalls and achieve perfection in sterilization of instruments.
Dental workers are often trained on the job by another team member. Necessary steps to properly re-processing instruments may get lost in translation. Instruments that do not achieve sterilization could lead to patient infection transmission. To ensure consistency in sterilization of instruments, dental workers can create personalized checklists. In addition, they need access to the manufacturer’s directions for use and standard operating procedures for: sterilizers, ultrasonic or instrument washers/disinfectors, hand-piece cleaners and all products used for infection control.
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Author Bio
Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA
Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, is Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control. She lectures for dental professionals nationally and internationally, provides in-office training, audits, mock-inspections, and consulting. Leslie is frequently called upon by governmental agencies to investigate breaches in infection control. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Leslie joined forces with three other experts to collaborate on the science, regulations, and frequently asked questions from dental teams.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Kerr Endodontics. Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Kerr Endodontics. Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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