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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For additional information, contact:
Emily Hammonds, MA
Association Manager
(404) 789-3161
[email protected]
September 19, 2024 (ATLANTA) — The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), opens applications for the 2025 Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA Scholarship.
ADS established the scholarship in memory of the late Anna Nelson, a leader in dental assisting and infection control who passionately advocated to advance dental assistants’ understanding of, and compliance with, the guidelines, regulations and best practices to prevent disease transmission in dental settings.
The scholarship award includes a discounted rate on registration for the 2025 ADS Dental Infection Control Boot Camp™ as well as one complimentary year of ADS Premium Membership. Applications are open through October 14, and accepted applicants will be notified by October 25. Applicants must meet several eligibility requirements, including currently working as a dental assistant and not having previously received the scholarship.
“We are so proud to continue to provide this scholarship opportunity to dental assistants,” says ADS Executive Director Michelle Lee, CPC. “Ensuring a safe dental visit is a team effort, and dental assistants play a vital role in keeping themselves, their team members, and their patients safe.”
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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