Preparing for Success: Infection Prevention Resources for Future Oral Health Professionals

Includes a Live Web Event on 02/12/2025 at 7:00 PM (EST)

Understanding infection prevention is a vital part of becoming a successful oral health professional. This webinar is a result of a collaboration between ADEA and the Association for Dental Safety (ADS)—two organizations committed to supporting students, residents and fellows throughout their educational journey as they transition into professional practice by providing essential tools and resources to help them thrive.

In this webinar, participants will delve into the critical role of infection prevention and patient safety in clinical settings. They will also gain access to a range of free resources aimed at enhancing their knowledge and building the skills needed for a smooth transition into the oral health workforce. By prioritizing these essential practices, attendees will be better equipped to ensure the highest standards of care and safety for their future patients.

Learning Objectives

Analyze and apply the core principles of infection prevention and patient safety to real-world scenarios.
Evaluate the impact of effective infection control practices on patient safety.
Design actionable strategies to uphold and improve the highest standards of care in clinical settings.
Apply infection prevention tools and resources within educational environments to support professional growth and oral health career readiness.

Original Release Date: February 12, 2025

Expiration Date: February 12, 2028

Questions? Contact learn@adea.org

Disclaimer

The purpose of this presentation is to educate and inform. This is not a substitute for professional care and is not intended for use for the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this presentation express their own experience, opinions and conclusions. Guest statements do not express the viewpoint of ADEA. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy should not be construed as an ADEA endorsement.

CE Information

The American Dental Education Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

An evaluation form is available to participants after the conclusion of the live webinar. To earn continuing education (CE) credit for participation in the webinar, the online evaluation must be completed in full by February 12, 2028. After completing the evaluation, webinar participants can print and save the CE Verification Form.

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.

The American Dental Education Association designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit.

Emily Hammonds, M.A.

Association Manager

Association for Dental Safety

Ms. Hammonds currently serves as the Association Manager for the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as OSAP. Her responsibilities include membership, webinar management, event exhibitor and sponsorship logistics and communications.

Prior to joining ADS, she gained valuable customer service experience at Walt Disney World and Kaplan Test Prep. She also served as an intern for an event ticketing platform, where she edited content for the website’s blog and managed social media accounts. Ms. Hammonds holds a B.A. in English from Shorter University and an M.A. in English from Arizona State University. She is a member of the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) and she is a recipient of the 2019 OSAP Chair Citation Award.

In her free time, Ms. Hammonds is a musical theatre-loving history buff who dreams of competing on Jeopardy one day.

Speaker agrees that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.

Michelle Lee, CPC

Executive Director

Association for Dental Safety

Ms. Lee took on the role of Executive Director at the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as OSAP, in 2018. Her dedication to ADS's mission of offering comprehensive infection prevention and control education, training and credentialing for ensuring safe dental visits has been instrumental in fostering robust partnerships within the dental and health care sectors. With over three decades of experience in the dental and health care industries, Ms. Lee has held prominent positions, including leading the largest dental and medical staffing firm in the Southeast. Additionally, she has consulted within health care organizations, providing both leadership and team development training. Her goal is to continue to support ADS’s efforts to shape a safe and secure future for dental professionals and the patients they serve.

Speaker agrees that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.

Antanious White, Ph.D.

Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

American Dental Education Association

Dr. White is an educator, researcher and DEI leader with over a decade of experience advancing equity and inclusion in education and professional organizations. As a scholar, his work explores the intersectionality of race, gender and place-based identities, examining their impact on educational outcomes and health disparities while highlighting pathways of resilience.

Committed to advancing DEI, Dr. White has led innovative initiatives aimed at dismantling systemic barriers and promoting social justice in education. His teaching philosophy emphasizes racial equity, critical thinking and collaboration, fostering an inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with complex social issues.

Currently serving as the ADEA Senior Director of DEI, Dr. White continues to lead transformative efforts that advance diversity and inclusion in higher education. With a collaborative and solutions-driven approach, he is dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities and inspiring systemic change through education, research and DEI leadership.

Speaker agrees that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.