Continuing Education (CE)

Educational Opportunities and Resources

We ensure dental professionals stay updated with the latest advancements and practices in dentistry. Our Course Catalog offers easy access to a wide range of topics and training sessions designed to meet the diverse needs of our members. The NYSDA CE Navigator empowers you to submit your CE quickly and easily through an enhanced online process.

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Upcoming Events

NYCDS: Infection Control for the Dental Practice with Dr. Peter Mychajliw (In-Person)

Address: 622 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States

Email: info@nycdentalsociety.org

Infection Control for the Dental Practice with Dr. Peter Mychajliw (In-Person)

This is an in-person class!

Members: $275.00
Non-Members: $350.00
Free for study club members 
CE hours: 4

 

REGISTER NOW

Please register for this course using a laptop or desktop, as the ADA is currently working on resolving the mobile registration issue. For any issues call us at 212-573-8500 or email us at info@nycdentalsociety.org.

Class Description:

This course will help attain a safe working environment for all dental health care workers, patients and staff. You will be able to establish protocols within your office to prevent the spread of infectious disease. An overview of the goals and objectives of infection prevention will be established and demonstrate how to comply and maintain such a working environment. A focus on the classification of materials and instruments will allow the practitioner to make decisions on how each should be handled. Types of disinfectants and different methods of sterilization will be described. 


Dr. Mychajliw is a NYS Department of Health licensed Infection Control Trainer.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Professional responsibility to monitor infection control practices  
  • Use of barriers and personal protective equipment for preventing contact with infectious material (blood borne pathogens) 
  • Update on virus, aerosol mitigation strategies 
  • Principles and practices for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization  
  • Role of occupational health strategies in protecting health care workers and patients 
  • New sepsis management guidelines 
  • Infection control requirements for the dental profession required in NYS

Speaker Information: Peter Mychajliw, DDS

Dr. Peter Mychajliw received his D.D.S. degree from the New York University College of Dentistry with multiple clinical honors in 1987. He then completed a two-year hospital based General Practice (Chief) Residency (LIJ Med Ctr) and subsequently entered private practice Dr. Mychajliw has served as General Practice Residency Program Director, Implant Prosthodontics Section Head and Infection Control Officer at the LIJ Medical Center (Northwell Health) for 17 years. 

***A NYS DEPT OF HEALTH COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE WILL BE SENT TO ATTENDEES WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ITS ENTIRETY.***

NYS law requires that all healthcare professionals, including dentists and hygienists, receive training in infection control and barrier precautions every four years with at least an annual update to their infection control office practices.

This course has been updated to include the newest guidelines and recommendations, including additional requirements signed into NYS law regarding sepsis management requirements for dentists. This course may also be used to augment OSHA training in your office. This speaker has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.

Additional Information:

  • You will receive a printed CE certificate of completion at the end of lecture.
  • Refund Policy - We offer refunds for cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the event. Email info@nycdentalsociety.org to request a refund

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