COVID-19 What Dental Labs You Need To Know

Course Objectives:

1. Provide the learner with current information regarding COVID-19 and provide reliable resources to help stay current on this pandemic.
2. To help reduce cross-contamination of the coronavirus within the dental laboratory setting by identifying high-risk areas. 
3. Gain information regarding modes of transmission, methods of disinfection in accordance with the EPA, and in reducing workplace exposure. 
4. To identify methods of reducing cross-contamination through PPE, hand hygiene protocol and implementation of social distancing within the dental laboratory.
5. Establish guidelines in the communication with dental practices regarding disinfection of dental laboratory cases prior to shipping.
6. Identify methods of stress management caused by lost wages, lifestyle changes and fear of cross-contamination in the dental laboratory setting.