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Dear Valued OSAP Member:
This online newsletter brings you the latest news regarding dental infection control and safety. You can scan the headlines, click on a topic and get an instant summary of infection control news, agency and association updates, and more!
Sponsors of this publication include the following OSAP corporate members:
We hope you enjoy and benefit from this important OSAP "members-only" publication. |
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2010 OSAP Symposium Attendees
"Shake It Up" in Tampa
Photo Credits: Mike Canham, Official OSAP Photographer
The 2010 OSAP Symposium, "SHAKE IT UP," held June 10-13, 2010 in Tampa, Florida, was a resounding success. World-renowned experts shared up-to-the-minute news, best practices, new guidelines, and other essential information on dental infection control and safety. The Symposium also included a healthy dose of fun, including a dine-around event, networking opportunities, and the popular auction, which this year raised a record-breaking $150,000 for the OSAP Foundation. |
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2010-2011 OSAP Board of Directors
Effective July 1, Doni Bird CDA RDH MA has assumed the position of Chair of the OSAP Board of Directors, with Jeff Sherman as Chair-elect, Doug Braendle as Treasurer, Peggy Cottrell as Secretary and Lori Paulson as Immediate Past Chairman. Joining current Board member John Hunt OBE FFGDP(UK) BDS are four new Board members: Anthony (Tony) Angelini (Aegis Communications), Carmen (Yolanda) Bonta DMD MS (Hispanic Dental Association), Leslie E. Grant DDS MSPA (Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners), and Jennifer Naylor (Hu-Friedy).
OSAP would like to recognize and thank Lori Paulson for her outstanding service as OSAP's Chairman for two years (she will continue to serve for one more year on the Executive Board), and outgoing Board members Linda Basquill DDS, Andy Whitehead, and Cheryl Wolf BS CDA for their outstanding leadership of OSAP.
For 2010-2011 the OSAP Foundation Board of Directors includes Don Marianos DDS MPH (Chair), Doug Braendle (Treasurer), Peggy Cottrell (Secretary) and Ex-Officios Lois Cohen PhD and Nancy Tomich Zapp.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
No Increase in Membership Dues
At the June 9, 2010 OSAP Board of Director's meeting, the Board voted to freeze membership dues at current levels with no dues increase for this year!
2010 OSAP Awards
OSAP presented its prestigious annual awards at the recent Symposium. The Dr. James J. Crawford Award was conferred to Enrique Acosta-Gio DDS PhD; the Dr. Milton Schaefer Award to Lois Cohen PhD and Nancy Tomich Zapp; and the Bette & Paul Schwarz Award to Matt Deck.
The Dr. James J. Crawford Award, named in honor of one of the founding fathers of dental infection control, recognizes lifetime achievement in the field. Dr. Acosta received this important award for initiating several major OSAP programs in Latin America and for his global efforts on OSAP's behalf. A tenured Professor at the National University of Mexico (UNAM), Dr. Acosta has been a tireless advocate for dental infection prevention, patient safety, and OSAP around the world.
The Dr. Milton Schaefer Award, also named after a founding member, recognizes superior service to the organization. The Award was presented to Lois Cohen PhD and Nancy Tomich Zapp, who have co-chaired the Friends of OSAP since its inception. Dr. Cohen and Ms. Tomich Zapp have drawn together a global network of dental and medical leaders who are helping OSAP build bridges and increase its visibility, credibility, and relevance. They have attracted top executives in dentistry's most influential organizations to deliver the annual Dr. John Zapp lecture.
Dr. Cohen is a Consultant with the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health. A sociologist who pioneered the integration of the social and behavioral sciences and dental research, she has published over 120 research papers and edited four books. She serves as one of the Paul G. Rogers Ambassadors for Global Health Research under the auspices of Research!America and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Ms. Tomich is Managing Director of the Institute of Federal Health Care. She has organized numerous conferences on public health and federal health care issues. A freelance writer and consultant in healthcare, she is a co-founder of the consulting firm ZTZ & Associates.
The Bette & Paul Schwarz Award, named after a couple who epitomize the volunteer spirit of the organization, recognizes volunteerism at OSAP's annual Symposium. The Schwarz Award was presented to Matt Deck for his exceptional willingness to serve in any capacity needed to ensure the success of the Symposium.
Mr. Deck is Assistant to the Director of Clinical Affairs at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He has an extraordinary "can do" spirit, is well organized, enthusiastic and is highly valued at the Dental School and at OSAP.
Congratulations to all of this year's OSAP award recipients! These important recognition awards are sponsored into perpetuity by a generous grant from SPSmedical Supply Company, a corporate member of OSAP.
New Corporate Member Benefit
OSAP's new online database enables a new benefit. Employees of corporate member companies can now obtain a free online OSAP membership. Please contact the OSAP office at office@osap.org for more information.
Initiatives for 2010-2011
At the June 9, 2010 OSAP Board meeting, the Board finalized several initiatives for the coming year:
- a national launch of the IC checklist for mobile and portable dental programs.
- introducing a broad leadership development process that includes a certificate program.
- implementing the World Health Organization's Patient Safety initiative throughout the dental community.
- continued strengthening of educational partnerships and alliances with leading agencies and organizations.
- establishing several new task forces that draw on OSAP members' expertise including a Scientific Review Task Force that reports to the Board.
- completing and launching OSAP's rebranding campaign.
Linda Basquill to Head Task Force
OSAP is establishing a special task force to update the Educators' and Consultants' Infection Control Toolkit. Past OSAP Chair Linda Basquill DDS will head this task force and is seeing participants to review and contribute to this important resource. If you are interested, click here.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
2010 Auction a Great Success
A special thanks from OSAP to all those who participated in the 2010 annual auction and helped to make it a big success. The Board would like to especially recognize star auctioneer, Andy Whitehead, and Queen of the auction database and process, Jean Wolff RDH MSEd. As mentioned above, the auction broke all previous records and contributes $150,000 to the OSAP Foundation's educational programs. A SUPERLATIVE job by everyone!!
EDUCATIONAL UPDATE
This Year's Symposium Another Big Success
During June 10-13, 2010, attendees from around the world gathered in Tampa to learn the latest about dental infection prevention and safety. The annual conference is considered a "must attend" event for anyone involved with infection prevention and control and safety in dental settings.
This year's program was chock-full of lectures to increase the knowledge and skills of all those who daily fight the battle against diseases and safety issues in dentistry. Symposium content can be viewed online at:
http://www.osap.org/?page=Symp_DownldMainFINAL .
Save the dates for next year's Federal Dental Services Infection Control Course to be held in Atlanta, Georgia on January 10-13, 2011 and the 2011 OSAP Symposium to be held June 9-12, 2011 in Plano (Dallas) Texas. For more information, call 800-298-OSAP (6727) or visit www.osap.org.
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If Saliva Were Red Training Video (DVD)
Named for Dr. James Crawford's landmark 1970s study that confirmed the presence of contamination in the dental operatory, the OSAP-produced video training system "If Saliva Were Red" features an 8-minute video (on DVD) that uses real dental professionals to highlight:
- common infection control and safety flaws,
- the cross-contamination dental workers would see if saliva were red, and
- how controlling contamination by using personal barrier protection, safe work practices, and effective infection control products, reduces the risk of exposure.
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MEMBER NEWS
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| Your Generosity makes a BIG DIFFERENCE
Thanks to the following OSAP members who made generous donations to the OSAP Foundation:
April - Jerome Kleponis DMD, Kay Carl RN BS CIC, Christopher Doerrer DDS, Gwendolyn Edmondson DDS, Davidson Lawoyin DDS, and Joseph O'Donnell DMD.
May - William Kos PhD, Mary Ann Adkisson RN BSN, Nancy Grant DDS, Rick Bankhead DDS, Eleanor Bizzoso CDA, and Sandra Laderas RDAEF.
June - Catherine Draper RDH MS, Nicole Wade, Helene Bednarsh BS RDH MPH, Jackie Dorst RDH, Stephen Kozelko DDS, Marie Cole RDH BS MA, Marie Letteri CDA, and Catherine Warren RDH MEd.
It's an easy thing to do, and it goes a long way to help OSAP achieve its vision of Safe Dental Care for People Everywhere.
Welcome New Members
OSAP Welcomes 253 New Members From Dubai
During May 2010 OSAP Members Eve Cuny MS and Kathy Eklund RDH MHP presented a special infection control training program in Dubai. OSAP is pleased to welcome 253 new members from Dubai. Click here for a list of these new members.
Please join the Board in welcoming the following new members who have joined:
April - Linda Pettine, Mary Elliott CDA EFDA RDA BS, Cory Williams DDS, Haywood Williams DDS, Mark Doherty DMD MPH CCHP, Joan Grcevic DDS, Debra Wales, Marisa Reichmuth DDS, Dr. Daniela Teixiera, and Maui Community College - Maui Oral Health Center.
May - Dr. Scott Hocker, Robin Comeau RDH MLS, Kelly Wright DMD, Laura Seeton CDA, Susan Morrissey, Stanley Shustak DDS, Kim Stovie, Yvonne Hoffman, Patricia Derrick CDA, Gottfred Olsen DDS, Keith Phillips DDS, Kenneth Allen DDS, Deborah Herring, Margarita Rojas, Latoya Seltzer, Thoeun Roeun, and Joyce Hottenstein DMD.
June - Denise Alston DDS, Renae Brubaker CDA RDA, Karen Comisi RDA, Helene Conway, Terry Dickinson DDS, Eleanor Ferwerda RN, Marie Fluent DDS, Tong Gao, Nick Gardner DDS, Aslin Gonzalez-Pena RDA BHS MPH, Yi Fan Liu, Danica Luedtke CDA BAS, Penny McCurry, William McGarry DDS, Kathleen Neveu RDA RDH, and David Reznik DDS.
Thanks for Helping OSAP Grow
Hats off to Helene Bednarsh, Steve Colombo, Matt Deck, Jackie Dorst, Ralph Green, John Molinari, and Paul Supan for bringing in new members during April - June. Every OSAP member (that means YOU) should try to bring in at least one new member each month. The result---more people around the world with the information to help make dentistry safer. Please encourage a colleague to join today. You can make a difference. Plus, you'll earn $5 OSAP Bucks for each new member you refer. Click here for a membership application.
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New Additions To The Web Pages for Panama and South Africa
The OSAP Web pages for Panama and South Africa have recently been updated. Click here to access the OSAP International Section and view these pages.
OSAP's mission reaches around the world. OSAP is seeking international reporters. If you would like to become an international reporter for OSAP, or you know someone who would like to become one, please contact Office@OSAP.org.
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Editors:
Patricia Podolak DDS MPH
Therese Long MBA CAE
Editorial Review Board:
Lawrence Fish MBA
Anne Mills RN MSN COHN-S
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