Registration Opens for 2022 OSAP Annual Conference
Registration is open for the OSAP 2022 annual conference covering dental infection prevention, occupational health, and patient safety.
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OSAP Poster Abstract Submission Deadline February 5
The accepted abstracts for poster presentations will be featured at the OSAP Annual Conference scheduled to take place in June in Tucson, Ariz.
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Ormco Announced as OrthoPulse Gen 2 U.S. Distributor
The OrthoPulse Gen 2 includes new structural and technological improvements over the previous version of the photobiomodulation device.
When Mom Calls You Out
In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, Jackie shares how a mom rightly called out an orthodontic office for not following proper infection prevention protocols and what your office can learn from this incident.
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OSAP Launching COVID-19 Infection Prevention Webinar Series
The four webinar series will focus on varies aspects related to the pandemic in the dental setting including the Respiratory Protection Program, PPE optimization, guidance for assistants, and airborne precautions and ventilation.
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Registration Opens for 2021 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp
The virtual event, scheduled for January, will provide a comprehensive review of the basics of dental infection prevention and control, but also address interim guidance and regulations related to the pandemic.
Read MoreTakeaways from the OSAP Annual Conference
In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, we get a readout of the recent OSAP Annual Conference, including news on the PPE supply outlook for the rest of the year.
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OSAP Announces New Board Members
Doug Risk, DDS, ABGD, elected as the association’s new board chair, takes on the role as the association manages the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreResources for Infection Control Best Practices Amid COVID-19
In this episode, infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst on trustworthy resources to implement best practices for infection control and manage staff exposure to COVID-19.
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OSAP Announces Updated Agenda for 2020 Virtual Conference
To reflect the current state of dentistry, OSAP 2020 gives participants more focused expertise on dental infection prevention and safety.
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OSAP, DentaQuest Release Best Practices Guide for Infection Control in the Dental Space During COVID-19
The document is a compilation of current regulations, guidance, and practice tips assembled by national and international dental infection prevention experts.
Read MoreEpisode 7 – In the Sterilization Room with Jackie: How Training Can Alleviate Team Member Anxiety
Jackie Dorst is back to talk about how training and reviewing standard basic precautions can give orthodontic team members the confidence to know both they and their patients are safe.
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OSAP 2020 Annual Conference Going Virtual
The organization is offering a 50% discount on registration to make the August conference, which will focus on dental infection prevention and safety, available to as many dental professionals as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreOSAP Announces New Board of Directors
Marguerite Walsh, vice president of product merchandising at Henry Schein Dental, will serve as OSAP Board of Directors chairperson.
Read MoreOSAP Launches New Website
The new website, dentalinfectioncontrol.org, focuses on dental education and certification for infection control.
Read MoreOSAP Names New Executive Director
Michelle Lee, CPC, will lead OSAP, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, focusing on the organization’s strategic vision.
Read MoreOSAP Announces Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Conference
Dr Ruth M. Carrico will discuss how dental care providers must reimagine their infection control to continue to provide safe patient care.
Read MoreOSAP Launches Journal of Dental Infection Control and Safety
The new online peer-reviewed, professional journal will focus on research related to the practice of dental infection control and safety in oral health settings.
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OSAP Recognizes Stoma Dental and Hu-Friedy as Infection Control Standouts
Attendees at OSAP’s recent Dental Infection Control Boot Camp selected the companies for special recognition.
Read MoreOSAP Announces Speakers for 2017 Dental Infection Control Boot Camp
The speakers will address core infection prevention and safety fundamentals for dental practitioners during the 3-day course.
Read MoreOSAP Foundation Receives Major Grant
The $95,000 grant from the Dental Assistants Foundation will be used to support education of dental assistants to improve infection control in their practices.
Read MoreOSAP Designates September Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
The campaign is designed to help dental professionals educate patients about what they are doing—often behind the scenes—to protect them from infections and the spread of disease.
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OSAP Releases Updated CDC Guidelines Workbook
The workbook has been updated to reflect the recommendations from the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003 and the 2016 Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care.
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