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View our Frequently Asked QuestionsAgendaThe conference is scheduled to take place in Minneapolis, MN, from June 16 – 18. Sessions will be recorded and will be available to all registered attendees starting Friday, July 8. View Agenda & SpeakersDownload PDF of Agenda - Subject to Change. Format & Features Need help justifying why you should participate? Download our In-Person Plus Justification Letter or On-Demand Justification Letter. Health & SafetyOur top priority is the health and safety of our participants, exhibitors, vendors, speakers, and OSAP staff. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, OSAP may update our health and safety policy to meet current science and evidence-based guidance. Click here to view the most up-to-date policy. Registration*Those with Basic (online membership) will receive Non-Member pricing. Register NowHotelHyatt Regency Minneapolis Group Room RateThe group room rate is $179.00 plus taxes (currently 13.15% occupancy tax and 8.025% sales tax). The group rate is offered three days pre and post-conference dates, based on the availability of room type. ReservationsPlease be sure to register for Annual Conference before making your hotel reservation to ensure your spot. Making a hotel reservation does not mean you are registered to attend Annual Conference. Make Hotel Reservation - Group RateMake Hotel Reservation - Government RateThe deadline for the guest room reservation is Friday, May 20, or until the room block is filled (whichever comes first). Please be sure to make your reservations early to guarantee availability. Fun'd Raising AuctionThe auction and your donations help support the OSAP Foundation. Only in-person participants at the 2022 OSAP Annual Conference will be able to make bids; however, whether or not you will be attending this year’s conference, we hope you will consider donating to this event. Some donation suggestions include:
T-Shirt Fundraiser
Support OSAP by purchasing our conference t-shirt! Starts at $23.99, with three colors and four styles to choose from. Purchase T-ShirtContact InfoIf you have questions about the program or registration: Exhibitor & Sponsorship OpportunitiesClick here for more details on exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities. Call for Poster AbstractsOSAP welcomes Scientific Poster Abstracts on clinical practice, education, and scholarly and secondary research related to the practice of dental infection control and safety in oral health settings. Call for Poster Abstracts is Now Closed PoliciesEvent Liability Disclaimer and ReleaseOSAP has created an Event Liability Disclaimer and Release. Refund & Cancellation PolicyAll participants receive access to recordings of sessions on Friday, July 8. If you are unable to attend in-person, you still have this alternative option for participating. However, for those participating in On-Demand Only or whose schedule will no longer allow them to attend in-person and/or on-demand, all registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] by Thursday, May 26.
All requests for exceptions to the cancellation/refund policy must be submitted in writing by the registrant with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than Thursday, May 26. After that time, no refund considerations will be made. We are unable to honor registration switches and/or transfers. The new participant will need to register themselves online. The original participant will need to contact us at [email protected] or +1 (410) 571-0003 to cancel the original registration. Photo and Video PolicyNo individual or entity may electronically record or broadcast any portion of an OSAP course without prior written consent of the presenter(s). Unauthorized recording (audio, video, still photography, etc.) of presentations during sessions, posters, breakouts, etc., without the express written consent of individual presenter(s) is strictly prohibited. Individuals observed photographing or videotaping any presentation, in whole or part, will be removed from the conference, forfeiting the registration fee. Social Media PolicyOSAP encourages the use of social media as a way of connecting with other participants and expanding the reach of information presented at our meetings and conferences. If you plan on using social media to discuss the conference, please use the official hashtag (#OSAPAC2022). Note: Sharing specific presentations, posters, or slides is prohibited without the express written permission of the presenter(s). Permissions and Privacy PolicyOSAP offers registrants contact information to facilitate networking after the course. By registering, you give OSAP permission to include your name and contact details on the attendance list. During the registration process, there is an option to opt-out of this list. Alternatively, if you do not wish to be included on the attendance list, email your exclusion request to [email protected] by Thursday, June 9. OSAP captures photos and videos during the conference. By registering, you grant OSAP full rights to use the images resulting from the photography and video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images, for the promotion of OSAP or its publications, fundraising, publicity, or other purposes. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to reuse in printed and online publicity, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, email your exclusion request to [email protected] by Thursday, June 9. OSAP collects evaluations during and after the course. By registering, you give OSAP permission to use any written comments you submit on evaluation forms. Code of ConductOSAP’s Code of Conduct outlines OSAP’s expectations for anyone attending or contributing to an OSAP meeting or educational activity, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. If you are the subject of unacceptable behavior or have witnessed any such behavior during conference events, please contact Michelle Lee, OSAP’s Executive Director at M +1 404-944-4824 or [email protected]. In-Person Event Cancellation PolicyCircumstances beyond the control of OSAP may require that the 2022 OSAP Annual Conference be converted from an in-person experience to an online-only event. In that case, registration for attendees will automatically transfer to the online version of the event. Product AgreementOSAP has created a Product Agreement. Continuing EducationLearning ObjectivesAfter attending, participants will be able to:
Target AudienceDeveloped for participants who already have experience in dental infection prevention and safety who are seeking to build on, apply, or enhance existing knowledge using content in practical applications to master concepts. This program is also for those with substantial prerequisite knowledge who are seeking the most up-to-date information to heighten expertise. The target audience includes, but is not limited to:
Learning Level: Intermediate, Advanced Recognition StatementOSAP is an ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. Please email the OSAP office at [email protected] or call +1 (410) 571-0003 if you wish to be in contact with the course author/creator(s) with any questions or for clarification of course concepts. Learn more about OSAP’s CE Program & Provider Recognition. CE Credits: 17.50 DisclosureAll participating faculty are expected to disclose to the audience any significant financial interest or other relationship with:
2022 OSAP Annual Conference Planning Committee DisclosuresEve Cuny, MS, CDIPC (Co-Chair) Matthew R. Ellis, MPH, CIC, REHS, CDIPC (Co-Chair) Adam Burr, DDS Bryan Christensen, PhD, MEPC Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHP Mary M. Govoni, RDH, MBA Virginia Jorgensen, CDA, EFDA, EFODA, AAS Michele Lash, RDH, BA Julie Lynch, MS, BSN, RN Shannon E. Mills, DDS Joyce Moore, RDH, BSDH, CRCST, CDIPC Patricia Podolak, DDS, MPH Ramneek Rai, DDS Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC CE DisclaimerThe 2022 OSAP Annual Conference is planned and presented by the 2022 OSAP Annual Conference Planning Committee to provide participants with a relevant and rewarding continuing educational experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in lectures or workshops should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval by OSAP of the views presented or the products used. Speakers and authors of CE activities are required to present a balanced view of therapeutic options, use generic names of products whenever possible, use images that have not been falsified or misrepresent the outcome of treatment, and refrain from marketing or promoting any products or commercial services. Speakers and authors are required to include peer-reviewed content supported by generally accepted scientific principles or methods that can be substantiated or supported with peer-reviewed scientific literature that is relevant and current. Speakers and authors must support clinical recommendations with references from the scientific literature, with a sound scientific basis, whenever possible. Speakers and authors of CE activities are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial, or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations. However, OSAP shall not be liable for a speaker's failure to disclose such interest. Please be advised that courses, speakers, or schedules may change without notice. #OSAPAC2022 Social Media ToolkitShare your #OSAPAC2022 experience to start a conversation with fellow attendees, non-attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and more! Follow OSAP on Social Media:
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