One of ADS’s key objectives is to equip dental professionals with the knowledge needed to understand and implement all protocols for ensuring The Safest Dental Visit™. This session will address the primary challenges faced by developing countries, such as Brazil and Mexico, in adhering to best practices in dental infection control, including financial constraints.

Specific challenges include:

• Language barriers that limit access to updated information primarily available in English.
• A lack of publications in Spanish and Portuguese on dental infection control.
• Limited attendance at ADS events due to unfamiliarity, language issues, or financial constraints related to travel or online event registration.

Proposed Action Plan to be discussed with the Audience

• Translate and Disseminate:
  1. Objective: Translate and distribute ADS materials and website content into Portuguese and Spanish to enhance accessibility within Latin America.
  2. Stakeholders/Partners: Language translation services familiar with dental infection control topics, local dental associations, and regional health organizations. Collaboration with local universities and educational institutions for widespread dissemination.
• Regional Training:
  1. Objective: Organize regional Train-the-Trainers programs to empower local professionals with advanced infection control knowledge and teaching skills.
  2. Stakeholders/Partners: Regional dental associations, public health departments, and local training centers. Engage with experienced trainers and experts in infection control from both local and international sources.
• Engage Dental Schools:
  1. Objective: Integrate all dental schools into the ADS network to foster collaboration and share best practices. Develop and distribute a comprehensive textbook on infection control essentials.
  2. Stakeholders/Partners: Dental schools and universities across Latin America, dental education associations, and textbook publishers. Work closely with faculty members and curriculum developers to tailor the textbook to local needs.
• Faculty Engagement:
  1. Objective: Identify and engage interested faculty members from Latin America, providing them with updated resources and training.
  2. Stakeholders/Partners: Latin American dental faculties, academic networks, and professional dental organizations. Partner with educational leaders and local influencers to ensure effective engagement and support.
• Industry Collaboration:
  1. Objective: Partner with U.S. manufacturers and their Latin American distributors to promote and support the adoption of infection control measures and equipment.
  2. Stakeholders/Partners: U.S. dental equipment manufacturers, Latin American distributors, and industry trade associations. Collaborate with industry experts and representatives to facilitate product adoption and training. It will also be outlined a new membership proposal, encouraging participants to contribute innovative ideas to advance the goal of making The Safest Dental Visit™ a universal standard.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify the key challenges faced by developing and low-income countries in implementing best practices for dental infection control.
2. Discuss the proposed action plan to overcome these challenges.
3. Recognize relevant resources for dental instrument processing and quality assurance in sterilization for the dental setting.

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES