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For additional information, contact:
Michelle Lee, CPC
Executive Director
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February 26, 2021 (ATLANTA) — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced that it had developed multiple resources, some with CE, to supplement CDC Guidance for School Sealant Programs (SSPs). The primary objective is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of students, teachers, staff, and dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) who participate in SSPs.

These resources are free and available to all dental professionals.

Infection Prevention & Control Guide for School Sealant Programs During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

This document is designed to supplement the CDC guidance with additional considerations for practical implementation.

PowerPoint Slides and Presenter Script

OSAP developed a PowerPoint presentation and presenter script to complement the guide titled Infection Prevention & Control Guide for School Sealant Programs During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This slide deck is available for public use.

On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar on infection prevention and control in school sealant programs presented by Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHP, and Jill Moore, EdD, MHA, BSDH, RDH is now available. The webinar is worth one CE credit.

Infection Prevention & Control in School Sealant Programs During COVID-19 Learning Tool

OSAP developed an interactive article to complement the guide titled Infection Prevention & Control Guide for School Sealant Programs During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that is worth one CE credit.

About OSAP

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is the only dental membership association solely focused on infection prevention and patient safety education. Our members include individual clinicians, group practices, educators, researchers, consultants, trainers, compliance directors, policymakers, and industry representatives who advocate for safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare. OSAP focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists, and toolkits that help dental professionals deliver the Safest Dental Visit™ for their patients. Plus, online and live courses help advance the level of knowledge and skill for every member of the dental team. For additional information, visit osap.org.

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