Infection Control & Cultural Competency (Working with Interpreters)

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC-08:00

Lane Community College | Eugene

Lane County Dental Society
Publisher/HostLane County Dental Society
Infection Control  & Cultural Competency (Working with Interpreters)
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Two required CEs and Annual Business Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
About this Event

Register to attend one or both classes. Separate CE certificates will be issued.

INFECTION CONTROL 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kelli Ngariki, Owner, Healthcare COMPLIANCE Associates

Speaker Sponsor: Columbia Healthcare Banking

Kelli Ngariki owns Healthcare Compliance Associates (HCA), a consulting business focusing on helping healthcare practices become and stay compliant. She creates and conducts engaging continuing education courses for dental healthcare providers and their teams. Kelli aims to empower healthcare professionals with proven and emerging information and resources to ensure patients and staff are safe and secure. She is an Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) member.

Infection Control Course Content Summary

This course reviews infection prevention for oral healthcare settings according to the most current CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Scenarios will be discussed to assist dental professionals in identifying risks and applying standard precautions to break the infection cycle. Specific prevention controls will include personal protective equipment, dental instrument cleaning and sterilization, dental unit waterline cleaning and testing, and developing and evaluating an effective infection control program.

Three expected outcomes of the attendee learning experience :

(i.e., changes in attitude, new approach, correction of outdated attitude, providing new knowledge, intro to mastery of skills, or altering habits)

A fresh perspective on the consequences of the infection control cycle.

Appreciation of the importance each dental healthcare professional plays in breaking the infection cycle.

Correction of legacy errors using standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.

CCDS BUSINESS LUNCHEON & AWARD CEREMONY 12:00 - 1:00 PM

CULTURAL COMPETENCY - WORKING WITH INTERPRETERS 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Speaker: Mary Soots

Mary Soots is a social researcher, educator, and policy analyst who helps to build bridges of understanding across cultures. Her work for various governments, as well as non-profit and commercial endeavors has helped to set policy and create equity in various areas. Her work with the Hispanic community in Oregon over 40 years has provided a long-term view of changes in that demographic in our community. She is a Certified Health Care Interpreter and serves as Director of Educational Programs for the Oregon Health Care Interpreters Association. Mary holds a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from Portland State University. She also holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Studies and Anthropology, as well as Minor Degrees in Spanish and in Geography.

More information will be posted soon.

Sponsored By:

Columbia Healthcare Banking - Platinum Sponsor and Exclusive Banking Partner

Digital System Integrators - Silver Sponsor

Sittner & Nelson, LLC - Silver Sponsor

LCDS is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the Oregon Dental Association. 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.

LCDS is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a State or provincial board of dentistry or AGD Endorsement. The current term of AGD approval extends from 1/16/2022 to 1/15/2027.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lane Community College, 4000 East 30th Avenue, Eugene, United States

Tickets

USD 50.00 to USD 125.00

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