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                                                  OSAP Announces 2022 Anna Nelson Scholarship

September 30, 2021 (ATLANTA, GA) -The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022 Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA Scholarship. The scholarship was established in memory of Ms. 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 is for practicing dental assistants and provides 25% off the early-bird member rate for the 2022 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp™ and one free year of OSAP Premium Membership (total value $226). Dental assistants can find additional application requirements here. Applications are due October 29, 2021 and will be announced November 5, 2021.

The 2022 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp™ is a fast-paced, foundational-level educational course presented by national and international experts in dental infection prevention and patient safety. This year, attendees can participate by joining OSAP in person in Atlanta, GA, or by purchasing the on-demand recordings. Participants will leave this course with an understanding of relevant infection control laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices. They will also leave with practical tips on how to implement them in their practice setting.

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The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is the only dental membership association solely focused on infection prevention and patient safety education. Our members include individual clinicians, group practices, educators, researchers, consultants, trainers, compliance directors, policymakers, and industry representatives who advocate for safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare. OSAP focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists, and toolkits that help dental professionals deliver the Safest Dental Visit™ possible for their patients. Plus, online and live courses help advance the level of knowledge and skill for every member of the dental team. For additional information, visit www.osap.org.
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