EPISODE · Jun 30, 2022 · 24 MIN
#60: Infection Control Basics
from Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH · host Billie Lunt RDH MSDH
One of the very first skills you will learn about in your preclinical rotation as a dental hygiene student is all aspects of infection control. This topic covers the prevention of disease transmission and safety. As you begin to learn about infection control, you will soon discover that it is has evolved over time and will continue to do so during your career. It is important to understand the basics of infection control and your role as a clinician to control the spread of disease. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources: Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school Instagram: @the_happy_flosser Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message. Email Me: [email protected] Resources: Textbook Wilkins Clinical Practice of The Dental Hygienist. 2021, (13th Ed.). Burlington, MA. Jones and Bartlett Learning.
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One of the very first skills you will learn about in your preclinical rotation as a dental hygiene student is all aspects of infection control. This topic covers the prevention of disease transmission and safety. As you begin to learn about infection control, you will soon discover that it is has evolved over time and will continue to do so during your career. It is important to understand the basics of infection control and your role as a clinician to control the spread of disease. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources: Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school Instagram: @the_happy_flosser Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message. Email Me: [email protected] Resources: Textbook Wilkins Clinical Practice of The Dental Hygienist. 2021, (13th Ed.). Burlington, MA. Jones and Bartlett Learning.
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