AUTHOR DETAILS

John A. Molinari, PhD

Dr. Molinari earned a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and subsequently worked as a faculty member in the School of Dental Medicine. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he served for 32 years in the School of Dentistry as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Director of Infection Control. Later, he was Infection Control Director for DENTAL ADVISOR where he was involved in research on newly developed infection prevention technologies and products. He has also been an infectious disease consultant for the CDC, ADA, and regional hospitals. Dr. Molinari has published over 600 scientific articles, text chapters, and abstracts in the areas of microbiology and immunology, and has lectured nationally and internationally on topics dealing with infectious diseases and infection control.

Infection Control and OSHA Update Part One (6th Edition)
Credits: 2.0
AGD Code(s): 010
Non-Participating Provider Fee: $24.00

A medical history does not identify all “infectious patients” in the dental office.  Therefore, Standard Precautions must be used when providing care to all patients. Part One of this two-part Guide discusses the history of: 1) infectious diseases and the healthcare worker; 2) the development of guidelines by the Center for Disease Control to protect both the patient and the healthcare worker; and 3) the OSHA regulations that impact the dental office. It discusses Standard Precautions for use during dental care, including aseptic procedures and personal protective barriers, as well as vaccine recommendations and management of dental waterlines. A companion Guide, “Infection Control and OSHA Update Part Two” outlines other specific infection control procedures for the dental office. It is suggested that Part One be thoroughly reviewed before reading Part Two.

Infection Control and OSHA Update Part Two (6th Edition)
Credits: 2.0
AGD Code(s): 010
Non-Participating Provider Fee: $24.00

A companion Guide, “Infection Control and OSHA Update Part One 6th Edition” discusses the history of infection control in the dental office. It is suggested that Part One be thoroughly reviewed by the clinician before reading Part Two. This sixth edition discusses the “hierarchy of controls” and specific infection control procedures for the dental office, including sterilization and instrument reprocessing, environmental surface cleaning and disinfection and personal protective equipment. Charts and photos provide practical guidance for the clinician as they prepare their office, their staff and themselves to deliver dental care.