Agenda:
Breakfast & registration – 8:00 a.m.
Lecture – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch – 12 p.m.
Dismissal – 2:00 p.m.
Tuition Cost:
$49 per person AIDA/MPS Members
$99 per person General Admission
*Includes Breakfast & Lunch
CE: 4 Lecture CE Credits
CE Code: 3 CE 148, 1 CE 566
Prerequisite: None
Course #1Title: Compliance in Action: OSHA, HIPAA & Infection Control for Today’s Dental Practice
Course #1 Description: This interactive course provides an in-depth look at current OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC compliance requirements specific to dental practices. Attendees will review the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication Standards, explore real-world violation cases, and understand the financial and operational impact of non-compliance.
The course will also cover Infection Control protocols as guided by CDC recommendations, examining how policies and procedures affect staff safety, patient care, and daily workflow.
Additionally, participants will review HIPAA regulations and Texas House Bill 300, with a focus on dental-specific violations and common data breach scenarios. Practical strategies will be shared to help reduce compliance risks and enhance office protocols.
Course #1 Objectives:
- Identify the annual OSHA requirements for dental practices, including Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication Standards.
- Recognize common compliance violations and understand their potential financial and legal consequences.
- Evaluate and update Infection Control policies to align with current CDC guidelines.
- Apply real-world insights to improve daily infection prevention practices.
- Understand key provisions of HIPAA and Texas House Bill 300 as they relate to dental settings.
Meet the Instructors: Rick Simmons
Rick Simmons is a 30-year industry professional specializing in regulatory compliance. His experience was procured while serving in sales roles at industry leaders such as Hu-Friedy, Burkhart and Patterson Dental. His compliance experience includes developing safety programs for hundreds of dental practices and performing site inspections in more than 1,000 offices.
Meet the Instructors: Joshua Matheney
Joshua is the CEO of Smart Training, a nationwide leader in HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control compliance for dental practices. With over a decade of experience in the dental industry, Joshua has helped thousands of professionals navigate regulatory requirements through practical training and innovative LMS solutions.
Course #2 Title: Are You Tired of Wiping? New Technology Meets Infection Control
Course #2 Description: Discover how to significantly reduce cleaning and disinfection time by up to 75% without compromising the safety and cleanliness of your dental practice. This course introduces the latest Rapid Testing Devices that deliver immediate, on-site data for ATP levels, surface microbes, viral contaminants, and CFU waterline counts. Learn how to leverage this technology to enhance infection control, increase efficiency, and build confidence among your team and patients.
Course #2 Objectives:
- Understand how Rapid Testing Devices provide immediate results for ATP, surface microbial presence, viral contaminants, and CFU waterline counts within minutes.
- Explore how real-time testing data can help ensure a safer, cleaner environment for patients, staff, and providers.
- Discover how to reduce surface cleaning and disinfection time by up to 75%, improving both efficiency and compliance in your dental practice.
Meet the Instructors: Paul Saueressig
With over 20 years of experience in practice management software and digital technologies, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to the dental industry. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has co-founded multiple companies, including Five Lakes Professional Dental Solutions, Med Pro Technologies, a dental high-tech distributorship, and his latest venture, MCS Infection Control Solutions. Paul’s transition into long-term infection control reflects his ongoing commitment to advancing safety and efficiency in dental practices.
