2025 ADS Annual Conference: Sterilize Like a Pro: Insider Tips for Proper Instruments Reprocessing (On-Demand)
Sterilization is a complex process that requires in depth knowledge of the process, potential work practice errors and quality assurance monitoring. Join us to discuss dental instrument processing, potential legacy errors, proper sterilizer cycle type and drying practices, quality assurance monitoring and validation testing to enhance your knowledge of this critical process. We will provide practical insights to make your sterilization practice the most successful!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Explain dental instrument processing, including work practice controls, proper cycle selection and drying and common legacy errors.
- Discuss instrument traceability, sterilization monitoring and validation testing to create a comprehensive quality assurance program.
- Identify relevant resources for dental instrument processing and quality assurance in sterilization for the dental setting.
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.
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Instructors
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC
Michelle Strange has more than two decades of dental expertise, beginning as a dental assistant and completing a bachelor’s degree in health science from the Medical University of South Carolina and a master’s in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. She continues to invest in ongoing education, earning the OSAP-DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate™ and the Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control certification. Her community and global endeavors demonstrate her passion for dentistry, from volunteer work to worldwide missions. She is the owner of Level Up Infection Prevention, MichelleStrangeRDH, a practicing dental hygienist, and was the co-founder of A Tale of Two Hygienists podcast.
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.