OSAP symposium register

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland--The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention will hold its 2011 symposium on Infection Prevention and Safety: Bridging the Gap to a Safer Oral Healthcare Environment June 9-12, 2011, at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center, Plano, Texas.

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This annual symposium is designed to provide information essential to maintaining evidence-based clinical dental infection control procedures.

This year’s topics include the following:

• Updates on diseases, technologies, and regulations
• “Green” infection control
• Waste management
• Amalgam and laser safety
• Considerations for mobile/portable dental programs
• New compliance tools and practices

In addition, the 2011 symposium will include information on community water fluoridation, health screenings for your patients, and more.

A preconference session June 9 is targeted to educators and will address a new patient safety curriculum. Another session on that day is designed specifically for consultants. There are many opportunities for networking throughout the meeting.

The symposium is designed for infection control coordinators, risk managers, sterilization technicians, large group practices, educators, consultants, and others involved in infection control and safety products and services.

For more information and to register, visit www.OSAP.org.

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