Is your sterilization process as inspection-ready as you think? In this CE webinar, explore 10 common instrument processing and sterilization risks identified in dental practices and learn practical strategies to address gaps in reprocessing, monitoring, documentation, storage and equipment maintenance - helping your team build safer, more consistent processes and be better prepared when an inspector arrives.

Upon completion of this CE webinar, participants will be able to:
• Identify common instrument processing and sterilization deficiencies found during dental practice inspections, including improper handpiece reprocessing, storage, drying, labeling, monitoring and documentation practices
• Explain appropriate sterilization monitoring and documentation practices, including the use of mechanical, chemical and biological monitoring and the importance of maintaining complete sterilization records
• Apply manufacturer instructions for use and established infection prevention practices to the cleaning, packaging, sterilization, drying, storage and reuse of dental instruments and devices
• Evaluate instrument processing workflows for opportunities to reduce errors and improve compliance, including staff training, standardized procedures, equipment maintenance and a culture that supports learning and accountability   ( disclaimer, bio and commercial disclosure )