Free resources available to educators and clinicians
DICAM provides a proactive way for practitioners to educate patients about what they are doing (often behind the scenes) to protect them. Clinicians don’t usually bring it up, and patients may be too shy to ask, so DICAM provides a neutral conversation starter for showcasing infection control and safety practices.
OSAP has created a bank of free, downloadable resources for clinicians, educators, consultants and the dental trade to use. These include a poster, patient talking points, a customizable patient letter and brochure, DICAM logos, and sample social media posts and tweets in support of DICAM. Throughout the month, OSAP also will be offering complimentary webinars for continuing education credit.
The goal of patient and provider safety remains paramount in dentistry, and infection prevention remains a critical focus. OSAP encourages the dental community to support DICAM in September. The month-long observance provides an opportunity for dental professionals to have a positive conversation with their patients on the topic of infection control.
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The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists and toolkits that help dental professionals deliver the safest dental visit possible for their patients. Plus, online and live courses help advance the level of knowledge and skill for every member of the dental team. For additional information, visit the OSAP website.
