2024 OSAP Annual Conference - Dental Burs: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (On-Demand)
This course is designed for clinical dental providers to review the crazy world of dental burs and rotary instruments There are hundreds, if not thousands of burs on the market and each one comes with it’s own packaging, instructions for use and reprocessing. In order to navigate the world of burs, understanding packaging symbols, manufacturers instructions, packaging and storage are critical in keeping patients safe and preventing infection. There are challenges with managing so many dental burs, let’s get your office on the right track!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify how burs are classified by the FDA and how this classification affects your processes when managing burs and rotary instruments
- Discuss the manufacturer's instructions for use, device packaging, and how to decipher packaging symbols for dental burs and rotary instruments
- Explain ways to identify, organize, and store burs to maintain their efficacy and sterility
Steps to Complete Course:
- Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
- Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
- Complete the Evaluation
- Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES
Course Details
For Distributors
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
| Quantity | Price per voucher |
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Instructors
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA
Sarah Stream began her journey in 2007 as a dental assistant, where her dedication and passion quickly propelled her forward. Over the years, she earned her CDA and further advanced her expertise, becoming a dynamic educator committed to public health and addressing the evolving needs of the dental community. With a specialization in dental infection control, she achieved her CDIPC certification and earned the prestigious 2024 Emerging Infection Control Leader Award from the Association for Dental Safety. Sarah is involved in shaping industry standards, serving as an active member of several ADA Standards Committees focused on sterilization safety, dental unit waterlines, and dental instruments. Recently, she took on an exciting new role as Education Product Manager at the DANB and DALE Foundation, where she continues to make a lasting impact through innovative educational initiatives.
Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.