The Official OSAP Podcast

A Tale of Two Hygienists
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The Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is a growing community of clinicians, educators, researchers, 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. This is their podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 26/09/2022

    Ep 59: ASTM F3407- what it means for Respiratory Fit Testing

    Hear from Dr. John Molinari and Hu-Friedy’s Andrés Maldonado on how ASTM F3407 is helping you receive a better fit when using respirators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  2. 58- Brazil Celebrates DICAM with OSAP

    19/11/2021

    58- Brazil Celebrates DICAM with OSAP

    On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast, OSAP Brazilian member Liliana Donatelli shares updates from her country and discusses how Brazil celebrated OSAP’s annual Dental Infection Control Awareness Month.   Episode Highlights:    OSAP goes international Covid-19 in Brazil Liliana’s background  DICAM goes to Brazil    Quotes:    “I found out about OSAP through an email list, I went to the website and knew I would like OSAP, I knew I needed to go to the OSAP Annual Conference .”    “OSAP is my place, it is family.”    “OSAP is Disney World for Infection Control lovers.”    “It is not announced, they just show up.”    “You need to apply to open a dental office, and be approved, which is good because they need to follow the recommendations.”    “The world today has no boundaries, we need to work together.” Links OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  3. 08/10/2021

    57- The Importance of Educating Your Patients about Infection Prevention

    On this week’s podcast, Michelle talks with Marci Perry, Product Marketing Manager for Infection Prevention and Control, HealthFirst, on how and why it’s important to talk with patients about what you are doing to provide them a safe dental visit. Because dental patients are more aware than ever before of infection prevention, they may be watching and questioning. Marci shares tips on how to be proactive and begin the conversation.     Episode Highlights:    What, When, Where Communication Strategies Video Marketing   Quotes:    “We are talking about marketing skills here.”    “If this last year and a half has given us anything, it's empathy, that everyone can use a little extra support.”    “Dentistry is safe when we are following all of the regulations and guidance.”   “Every office should consider printing that out, having every staff member sign it, and put it in a frame at the front desk.”    “It is pre, during and post visit.”    “We are all here together and this is what we are doing to make our practice safe.”    “If the dental professionals are not wearing the proper PPE in the photos on your website, you need to update that.”   Links OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  4. 056- Foundations: Building The Safest Dental Visit

    17/09/2021

    056- Foundations: Building The Safest Dental Visit

    Greg Holder joins Michelle to discuss a new free, online training called Foundations: Building the Safest Dental Visit to help raise awareness of the importance of infection prevention and control year-round. The CDC is partnering with OSAP to increase the reach and utility of this training, and rolling it out during Dental Infection Control Awareness Month is an added bonus! OSAP will provide free dental continuing education credit hours for learners who complete the Foundations training.   Greg Holder serves as a Policy Analyst at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the Division of Oral Health, where he analyzes state and local legislation and other health policy to determine its impact on oral health, the use of infection prevention guidelines, and responds to public inquiries.   Episode Highlights:    Foundations Protecting Patients: Protecting Yourself Sterilization Ways to use the Foundations Program CDC Resources  Register for Bootcamp   Quotes:    “We identified OSAP as an early partner to this.”    “The modules are designed so they can be taken an hour at a time.”    “This is a great partnership and chance for us to support CDC.”    “The Bureau of Labor estimates 1 Million dental professionals.”   “This is a good way to train your Infection Control Coordinator.”    “Members of the public should be very interested in the infection control in their dental setting.”    “When they tell you to close down on the saliva ejector, you should not close down, and they should not be telling you to close down.”    “Patient education is very important.”    “Take the training early and often.”    “Go get your vaccine, that is a CDC recommendation, I am proud to say.”    “If you ever ask a question I’m on the other end of that inbox helping to write that response for you.”  Links   Foundations Training | Oral Health   The Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care   Dental Check App OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  5. 03/09/2021

    055- DICAM “Spread the Word, Prevent Infections”

    DICAM (Dental Infection Control Awareness Month) kicked off September 1. OSAP spearheads this annual, month-long campaign that shares the latest infection control guidance and regulations. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Michelle Strange, RDH, an infection control consultant and social media influencer, and Nichol Schreiber, Senior Manager of Clinical Relations for Young Innovations, to discuss how dental professionals can use DICAM to build patient trust in infection control with the renewed interest in patient safety during COVID-19. The 2021 DICAM campaign gives everyone a unique opportunity to showcase their infection control knowledge.    Episode Highlights:    DICAM 2021 Educating Patients Safe Dental Visit Pledge   Quotes:    “Spread the word, prevent infections.”    “Show them before they need to ask.”    “Talk with your patients about what you are doing to keep them safe.”    “Patients now know what PPE stands for.”  “On the OSAP website we have a job description for the Infection Control Coordinator.”   “We are all worthy of safe environments to work in.”   “It is great that we recognize it in September, but it should be all year long.”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network’s “Your Dental Top 5” Episode   OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  6. 54- The First Ever Dental Infection Prevention Certification

    20/08/2021

    54- The First Ever Dental Infection Prevention Certification

    Michelle discusses the launch of the first ever dental infection prevention certification with Jen Price and Nichol Schreiber. This is a joint collaboration with DANB and The DALE Foundation. Jen Price, Chief Engagement and Development Officer of The DALE Foundation discusses the development process and why dental professionals will want to earn these credentials. Nichol Schreiber, Director of Global Clinical Relations for Young Innovations, joins in to discuss why the dental trade professionals are also interested.   Episode Highlights:    Live from RDH Under One Roof Jenn’s Background Nichol’s Background 2 Certifications    Quotes:    “OSAP brings the education, the DALE Foundation brings the tools, DANB brings the credentials.”    “People would be posting pictures, so proud of their certificate.”    “During some of our darkest days, this brought me the most joy.”   “That training is so engaging.”    “The interactive part makes it a very enjoyable process.”    “We’ve had sales reps come to us and say they need more information to be that great resource, and they really get that information through the certificate program.”  Links   www.dentalinfectioncontrol.org    OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. 06/08/2021

    53- A Look At Infection Control Manufacturing

    On this week's episode of The Official OSAP Podcast Michelle Lee is joined live at RDH Under One Roof by Gaylene Baker from Air Techniques, Peggy Spitzer from Certol and Jim Langeloh from Dove Dental. Michelle chats with her guests, all from infection control manufacturers about where we are today with supplies, the impact of COVID-19 on oral healthcare, and what we might anticipate in the future months.    Episode Highlights:    Live from RDH Under One Roof Gaylene’s Background Peggy’s Background Jim’s Background  Shipping Struggles Restoring Patient Confidence  Certifications    Quotes:    “Shipping has turned into the next crazy thing that affects our ability to help our customers.”   “You have the material, you have the product, but you can’t ship it.”    “There is a big shift in the perception of single use disposables, it's a 180 from how it was a year ago.”    “I’ve seen so much information, and misinformation about masks, it is confusing, it is just confusing.”    “Now that we have seen the spotlight, we are not going to go back to our old ways.”   “I believe it is on all of us that know the truth and knowledge to keep pushing forward.”   “Patiently keep putting that good information out there.”  Links   OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry  OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  8. 052- Michelle Talks with Mary Govoni, RDH, DA, MBA

    25/06/2021

    052- Michelle Talks with Mary Govoni, RDH, DA, MBA

    On this week's episode of The Official OSAP Podcast Michelle Lee is joined by Mary Govoni, RDH, DA, MBA to talk about infection control, compliance, the importance of having an Infection Control Coordinator in your office and Mary’s new podcast, Compliance Divas!    Episode Highlights:    Mary’s Background Covid-19 Vaccine  Infection Control Coordinator Podcast: Compliance Divas   Quotes:    “I have found I really like working from home.”    “I wish we could get closer to 100% of our dental team members being vaccinated.”   “In dentistry we tend to not like change.”    “That nasty word ‘recommendation’ trips people up because they think they don’t have to do it, but often they do.”  “Someone has to be in charge to know what to do if something goes wrong.”    “If you are an Infection Control Coordinator OSAP is right where you need to be.”  Links   The Compliance Divas:https://www.thecompliancedivas.com/    ADA ‘Oh Baby’ Webinar: https://ebusiness.ada.org/education/viewcourse.aspx?id=531  OSAP Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/safedentistry  OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/ Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
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The Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is a growing community of clinicians, educators, researchers, 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. This is their podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Création
    A Tale of Two Hygienists
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2022
  • Épisodes
    59
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