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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For additional information, contact:
Emily Hammonds, MA
Association Manager
(404) 789-3161
[email protected]
September 12, 2024 (ATLANTA) — The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), is pleased to announce is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 ADS Dental Infection Control Boot Camp™.
Boot Camp is a comprehensive, fast-paced course based on CDC guidelines and recommendations, OSHA regulations, and infection prevention and safety best practices. The course covers all the basics of dental infection prevention and control, and participants can also connect with internationally recognized speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors. Boot Camp is appropriate for those early in their career, making a career shift, or who want a refresher.
Boot Camp will take place in Atlanta, GA, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia from February 3 – 5. Sessions will be recorded and will become available to all registered participants starting February 24. Those who are unable to join in Atlanta can register for the On-Demand Only option and receive access to the session recordings for 60 days starting February 24.
ADS will also bring back their successful Antibiotic Stewardship Summit pre-course event on February 2 and an exclusive session for all Federal Service employees on February 6.
“We encourage anyone in the oral healthcare community to join us at the 2025 ADS Boot Camp,” says ADS Executive Director Michelle Lee, CPC. “Embracing a culture of safety is a team effort. Everyone plays a role in keeping themselves, their team members, and their patients safe. Participating in ADS Boot Camp will ensure you and your team understand relevant infection control laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices to protect yourselves and provide safe care to every patient.”
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe disease transmission and principles of infection prevention and control in a variety of oral health care settings
- Identify relevant infection control laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices
- Utilize tools to assist with quality assurance measures (e.g., direct observation and feedback)
Participation in the 2025 Boot Camp also counts toward the education requirements for two dental infection prevention and control certifications:
Early-bird registration is available now through December 16 at site.pheedloop.com/event/adsbootcamp/home/.
About ADS
Founded in 1984, the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as OSAP, is the only dental membership association for oral healthcare professionals that focuses exclusively on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety. ADS helps operationalize dental infection control and safety laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure every dental visit is a safe visit. We support our members and the oral healthcare community by offering evidence-based education, an extensive collection of online resources, and by collaborating with individuals, agencies, and organizations to assure the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare to all. Our membership community is comprised of individual clinicians, group practices, educators, researchers, consultants, trainers, compliance directors, policymakers, and industry representatives who advocate for the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare. For additional information, visit MyADS.org.
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