Event Details
Instrument reprocessing is one of the most important responsibilities of the dental hygienist, directly impacting patient safety, infection prevention, and the longevity of valuable clinical instruments. In this practical one-hour webinar, participants will follow the complete instrument care workflow, from point-of-use handling through cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and routine maintenance.
Attendees will learn current best practices, identify common mistakes that can lead to instrument damage or compliance issues, and discover simple strategies to improve efficiency while protecting both patients and instrumentation. Special emphasis will be placed on recognizing signs of wear, preventing unnecessary damage, and supporting a safe, compliant clinical environment.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the essential steps of instrument reprocessing, including cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage in accordance with CDC guidelines
- Identify common causes of instrument damage and premature wear related to improper handling, reprocessing, and maintenance
- Apply best practices for instrument care and maintenance to improve instrument longevity, clinical performance, and patient safety
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for dental hygienists and other dental professionals responsible for instrument reprocessing, sterilization, infection prevention, instrument maintenance, and clinical safety.
Can't attend live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording the next business day.
Details:
- When: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern
- Duration: 1 hour
- CE Credit: 1 Free Lecture CE (AGD Code 148)
- Cost: FREE! (advance registration required)
Meet Your Instructor
India Chance, RDH, CDIPC
India Chance, RDH, CDIPC, is a nationally recognized dental safety specialist, Certified Infection Control Educator, and Authorized OSHA and HIPAA Trainer. As founder of Learn2Prevent, she leads initiatives that help dental practices strengthen compliance and elevate patient safety. Throughout her career, India has trained thousands of dental professionals and partnered with hundreds of practices to implement safer, more effective infection control protocols. Her expertise has been recognized by the CDC Office of Oral Health and the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), where she serves on the Editorial Review Board. She also serves on the Editorial Review Board for Inside Dental Hygiene and as a Dental Board Inspector for the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. In recognition of her leadership and impact, India received the 2023 Emerging Infection Control Leader Award from ADS.