Infection Prevention and Control

Presented by Mary Govoni, MBA, CDA, RDH. Mary has worked with dental teams for more than 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics and team communication. Ms. Govoni has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Created August 2020; Reviewed August 2023; Expires August 2025
Course is one hour and participants who successfully complete the post-test will earn one CE credit.

Online, Self-Study CE Helpful Tips

  • Before you access the course, add the web page https://learn.padental.org/topclass/ as an allowed site under pop-up blockers. For assistance, Google instructions to add an allowed website for the web browser you use to access the internet. Instructions also are available at the bottom of the Continuing Education page on PDA's website.
  • After you address the pop-up blockers, and are ready to start the course, go to www.padental.org/onlinece. Sign in with your username and password. Click Go To Your Learning Center and launch the course.
  • At the Congratulations You Passed screen, close the internet window (tab) that displays the name of the course. Instructions and screen shots are available at the bottom of the Continuing Education page on PDA's website.
  • The certificate will be saved in your Learning Center. To access your Learning Center, go to www.padental.org/onlinece. Sign in with your username and password. Click Go To Your Learning Center. Click the word Completed to see the list of courses you completed. Click View Certificate.

Principles of Infection Prevention and Control - Infection prevention and control is a critical factor in the safe delivery of oral health care. This course will cover the fundamentals of infectious disease transmission, pathogenic microorganisms and the protocols that every dental practice must follow to prevent the spread of infectious disease to patients or members of the team.
Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:  

    • Describe the chain of infection in disease transmission.
    • Discuss various pathogenic microorganisms that pose a risk during dental treatment.
    • Evaluate various pathogenic microorganisms that pose a risk during dental treatment.
    • Identify the various agencies, regulations and guidelines that oversee infection prevention and control in dental settings.


    Fees: $0 - PDA Member dentist (complimentary)
    $55 - ADA Member dentist
    $110 - Nonmember dentist
    $25 - Hygienists, Assistants & Non-licensed staff
    CE Credits:  
    		 1 credit hour recommended for dentists, hygienists, assistants and non-licensed staff


    Cancellation policy:     No refunds are issued for online CE courses.


    PDA 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.
    PDA designates this activity for 1 (one) continuing education credit.

    Important registration information:
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    4. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You have 24/7 access to the program for 6-months from the date of registration. Review Helpful Tips provided above before launching the course.

    If you have questions, contact PDA  at (717) 234-5941 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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