Are you ready to sharpen your skills, challenge your knowledge, and take your infection control game to the next level? Registration for the 2026 ADS Dental Infection Control Boot Camp is open —and this year, it’s more dynamic than ever with two brand-new pre- and post-camp intensives you won’t want to miss! 

An Unmatched Learning Experience Awaits

Join dental professionals from around the globe in Atlanta, GA, from February 2–4 (with a special federal service session on February 5), for the industry’s most immersive, expert-led training event of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned infection preventionist or new to dental safety standards, this is the spot to re-energize and empower your entire team.

This isn’t your average CE course! Our Boot Camp is all about high-intensity, real-world training—where the latest CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and proven dental safety protocols come together in an action-packed environment built for learning and collaboration.

Why Attend the 2026 Boot Camp?

• Expert Speakers: Learn from nationally and internationally recognized leaders in dental infection prevention and control.
• Interactive Sessions: Engage with live Q&As and real-time polling to immediately solidify your understanding.
• Compliance Confidence: Walk away with the insights and strategies you need to keep your practice fully inspection-ready all year.
• CE Credits: Earn more than 18 continuing education hours to keep your credentials up-to-date.
• Certification Preparation: Bolster your foundation if you’re looking to achieve advanced infection control credentials like CDIPC or DISIPC.

Intensify Your Learning: Two NEW Intensives!

This year, level up your Boot Camp adventure with our additional intensives (available for an extra fee):

1. Dental Unit Waterlines: A Deeper Dive Workshop

When: Sunday, February 1

Water is the lifeblood of every dental practice—but ensuring its safety is often confusing. Get clarity and confidence in this hands-on, interactive program that deep-dives into every phase of dental unit waterline (DUWL) compliance. Discover the background science, latest protocols, and actionable strategies to safeguard your patients and practice.

What to Expect:

• Role-play scenarios and team challenges to build buy-in for waterline safety programs
• Fun, science-based card games like “Slime Scene Investigation” to reveal hidden microbial risks
• Live demonstrations and hands-on water testing with options for various water sources
• Guidance on writing tailored SOPs for waterline maintenance that you can put to use immediately

2. Train-the-Trainer: IPC Strategies for Portable and Mobile Dental Programs

When: Thursday, February 5

Infection prevention and control can be a challenge in any setting—but going mobile adds a whole new layer. This intensive is your go-to resource for practical IPC solutions in portable and public health dentistry settings. Gain real-world strategies, access up-to-date resources, and join interactive scenarios to ensure every patient visit is as safe as possible—no matter where you are.

Key Takeaways:

• Tackle unique IPC challenges in portable/mobile dental programs
• Learn what’s needed for public health dentistry on-the-go
• Benefit from guidance and resource-sharing tailored for CDC-RFA-DP24-0048 recipients (attendance required!)

Maximize Your Impact in Dental Infection Control

Don’t settle for routine—set yourself apart! The 2026 ADS Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, fortified with our two NEW intensives, is your launchpad for elevated expertise and real-world results. Supercharge your knowledge and take home actionable skills that deliver lasting impact.

Ready to register or learn more? Visit our Boot Camp website today and get set to transform the way you approach infection control.