2026 Catalog: All Courses

This is based upon the tip of the week e-mail sent out by DOH the week of June 2nd, 2026. To gain CDE credit, participants must successfully pass a test [score 80] based upon the reading material.

Reading Materials:

https://www.osha.gov/dentistry/enforcement

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1030

https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/dental-ipc-faqs/occupational-exposure.html

https://www.osha.gov/bloodborne-pathogens/hazards


Immediate Actions
1.   Wound Management
•   Wash the area immediately with soap and water. Do not scrub the wound or use harsh chemicals.
•   Do not squeeze or “milk” the wound.
•   Apply a clean bandage after washing.
2.   Report the Incident
•   Promptly report the injury to your supervisor or designated infection control coordinator. Timely reporting is essential for effective postexposure management.
3.   Document the Exposure
•   Record the details of the incident, including:
o   How and when the injury occurred
o   The type of instrument involved
o   The circumstances of the exposure
4.   Seek Medical Evaluation
•   Obtain a medical evaluation as soon as possible from a qualified healthcare professional experienced in postexposure management.
•   The evaluation should include:
o   Assessment of the type and severity of exposure
o   Determination of the bloodborne pathogen status of the source patient, if possible
o   Review of your immunization and health status [e.g., hepatitis B vaccination]
5.   Follow Postexposure Protocols
•   The healthcare professional will determine if postexposure prophylaxis [PEP] is indicated for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV, and arrange for any necessary testing and follow-up.
•   Follow all instructions for follow-up testing and care.


The CDC States: The CDC estimates that 5.6 million workers in the health care industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], hepatitis B virus [HBV], hepatitis C virus [HCV], and others. All occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials [OPIM] places workers at risk for infection from bloodborne pathogens.

Upon reviewing the NIPCS Tip of the week, you will:
1. Understand the importance of sharp safety
2. Know how OSHA standards apply to dentistry
3. Understand key considerations when dealing with bloodborne pathogens

Damon Pope — Deputy Project Manager for the IHS Electronic Dental Record IHS DOH National Infection Control Consultant For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at damon.pope@ihs.gov.

The speaker has no conflicts of interest to report.

It is the policy of the Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, that faculty/planners disclose any financial or other relationships with commercial companies whose products may be discussed in the educational activity. The Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, also requires that faculty disclose any unlabeled or investigative use of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Images that have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes are prohibited.

None of the faculty/planners for this activity has a conflict of interest, and there is no use of unlabeled or investigative pharmaceutical products or medical devices. No images have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes.The educational objectives, content, and selection of educational methods and instructors are conducted independent of any commercial entity.

The IHS Division of Oral Health is an accredited sponsor of continuing education under the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP). 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the IHS at IHS CDE Coordinator or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org

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