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 The OSAP Report Online
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| June - July 2012 |
Vol. 8, No. 6 -7
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Dear Valued OSAP Member:
This online newsletter brings you the latest news regarding dental infection prevention and safety. You can scan the headlines, click on a topic and get an instant summary of infection prevention news, agency and association updates, and more!
Sponsors of this publication include the following OSAP corporate members who are proud OSAP Super Sponsors:
 
 
 
We hope you enjoy and benefit from this important OSAP "members-only" publication.
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Headlines
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William Bird DDS DrPH - OSAP Loses A Beloved Leader And Friend
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 On Wednesday, July 18 at 11:42 pm, Bill (William Bird DDS DrPH) quietly passed away. His wife, Doni, and daughter, Jennifer, were by his side and holding hands with him. Bill was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer on March 26. This was a heartbreakingly fast journey, and we all grieve for Doni and her family.
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Bill and Doni were true partners. They built a full and rich life around education and oral healthcare, animals (with their dogs Bella & Auzzie, horses and many others including ravens), ballooning, horse carriages and their lovely ranch with inspiring views of the surrounding rugged hills and big skies. Bill was a former OSAP Board member, a valued participant in all of OSAP's Symposia and other activities, and a key part of the organization's rebranding. He had recently retired from UCSF and was still doing some work with them, but was starting to spend more time on a new passion of his and Doni's, Parelli's Natural Horsemanship. OSAP sends its sincere condolences to the Bird family.
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(Picture by Elizabeth Fall)
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New Ad Campaign Positions OSAP As Leading Advocate For Dental Safety
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For more than a quarter century, OSAP has been raising awareness and advocating for infection prevention and patient and provider safety. The message is clear - dental safety is serious business. In its exciting new ad campaign, OSAP is serious about getting that message out. The ad campaign was unveiled at OSAP's Annual Symposium, Connecting to Drive Compliance June 21-23 in Atlanta.
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"OSAP's mission is to advocate for the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare," said Therese Long, OSAP Executive Director. "This new ad campaign offers a concerted effort to raise brand awareness and position OSAP as a leader in preventing the spread of infection in traditional dental settings and for emerging models of care."
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The ad campaign features the OSAP logo emphasizing its branding while clearly stating the organization's key benefits to dentistry. The expertise offered by OSAP is the reason it serves in advisory roles to some of the world's most important public health organizations. It is a recognized resource with checklists, training programs and effective protocols to keep patients and the entire dental team safe.
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New Board Of Directors
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The Executive Board of OSAP for the 2012-13 fiscal year includes Chairman Leslie Grant DDS MSPA (Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners); Vice Chair Tim Lorencovitz (Sultan Healthcare); Treasurer Tony Angelini (Aegis Communications); Secretary Kathy Eklund RDH MPH (Forsyth Institute); and Immediate Past Chair Jeff Sherman (Henry Schein). Directors include Yolanda Bonta DMD MS (Hispanic Dental Association); Doug Braendle (SciCan); Leann Keefer RDH MSM (Crosstex International); Jennifer Naylor (Hu-Friedy); John O'Keefe BDentSc MDentSc MBA (Canadian Dental Association) and Mike Smurr (Patterson). We look forward to a successful year under their capable leadership!
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Member News
Newlon Promoted To Full Professor
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OSAP would like to congratulate OSAP member Sarah Parker of Naugatuck, Connecticut on receiving her RDH degree. x
Agenics Joins OSAP As New Corporate Memberx
 The OSAP Board voted to approve the membership application of Agenics LLC on June 20. Agenics provides antimicrobial verification as well as general water quality testing to discern potential causes of elevated microbiological contamination in dental unit water. Welcome Agenics!
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2012 OSAP Award Winners x
OSAP has developed its awards program by looking back and memorializing key leaders who have made a difference, and by identifying and recognizing new leaders who are contributing to the organization's mission. Atlanta was the site of this year's award ceremony lauding Jennifer Harte DDS MS as the recipient of the James Crawford Award for lifetime achievement in infection prevention (presented by a dear friend of Dr. Harte's and previous Crawford award recipient himself, John Molinari PhD);
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John Molinari PhD and Jennifer Harte DDS MS
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Cheryl Wolf CDA BS as the recipient of the Dr. Milton E. Schaefer Award for Superior Service (presented by a dear friend of Ms. Wolf's and former Chairman of OSAP, Lori Paulson); x
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and Pamela Head and Norma Rychwalski, recipients of the Bette & Paul Schwarz Award for outstanding volunteerism to the Annual Symposium and organization. Congratulations to all! (Award and Symposium Photos by Mike Canham)
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Pamela Head and Norma Rychwalski
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In Memorium - Dr. Bill Costerton
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OSAP has learned of the passing of Dr. Bill Costerton. Dr. Costerton was a worldwide speaker on his discovery of Biofilms. In microbiology, he is referred to as the Father of Biofilms. In 1995, he became the Director of Biofilm Engineering in Bozeman, Montana. Click here to learn more.
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Educational Updates
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2012 OSAP Symposium In Atlanta
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 OSAP Members Attending the 2012 OSAP Symposium x
For the first time, OSAP is preparing the Proceedings from this outstanding, information rich educational event and will post the new resource online. Look for details in the August issue of The OSAP Report Online.
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OSAP Contributes Education To Multi-Cultural Oral Health Summit
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OSAP Chairman Leslie Grant DDS MSPA, Board member Yolanda Bonta DMD MS, OSAP member and lecturer Karen Gregory RN and OSAP Executive Director Therese Long MBA CAE participated in the first joint convention of the Hispanic Dental Association, National Dental Association and the Society of American Indian Dentists in Boca Raton, FL July 20-24. x
 OSAP sponsored Providing Access to Care SAFELY, which was masterfully led by Ms. Gregory. The lecture was an excellent review of infection control and practical information on how to ensure safe delivery of care in dental settings using portable equipment or mobile vans. Ms. Gregory shared her experience in working with the North Carolina Missions of Mercy, and gave the audience numerous tools, worksheets and advice including OSAP's checklistx
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Future OSAP Educational Opportunities
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September 1, 2012 Patient Safety2:30 - 5:30 pm at the FDI World Dental Federation annual conference in Hong Kong. Eve Cuny MS and Professor Nermin Yamalik will continue to raise the bar on patient safety in oral healthcare with this important lecture.
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October 18-19, 2012 The Impact of "Green" Dentistry on Infection Prevention
October 18 10:30 am - 1:00 pm and repeated October 19 2:00-4:30 pm at the ADAA/ADA in San Francisco. Mary Govoni CDA RDA RDH MBA will describe how dental practices have many opportunities to lessen their impact on the environment by adopting environmentally friendly business strategies. What needs to be considered in these decisions, however, is patient safety. This program will examine common practices and protocols and how they impact the environment as well as patient/health care worker safety. New "green" infection control products will be highlighted.
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January 7-10, 2013 Dental Infection Prevention & Control Course in San Antonio, TX
This course is an excellent foundation program for anyone who lectures on the topic or is responsible for the infection prevention and safety program in oral healthcare settings. Co-sponsored by the US Air Force and OSAP, this four-day program takes attendees through microbiology, infectious diseases, immunizations, surveillance, PPE, hand hygiene, disinfection and sterilization, instrument processing, management of occupational exposures, glove selection and performance, latex allergies, dental operatory and lab asepsis, mercury hygiene, dental unit waterline, dental product evaluation, patient safety, OSHA, HAZCOM, program management and more! Course details and registration will be available at the OSAP website on August 15.
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June 13-15, 2013 Infection Prevention & Safety Annual Symposium in San Diego, CA
OSAP is looking forward to an even more robust educational program next year and encourages every OSAP member to include it on his or her calendar as a must-attend. The Symposium will be held in the Hyatt Mission Bay Resort and Marina in San Diego, a welcoming and comfortable venue for attendees and their families who want to stretch out the weekend on either end to enjoy some of the local attractions. Details will be posted on the OSAP website on September 1. x
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Infection Prevention & Safety Updates
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Stay on top of the latest infection prevention and safety news updates each month. Whether it be news from a governmental agency or a news release about a journal article, be sure to take a few minutes to browse the links below. Some of the news items from this month's issue include: Benzocaine can put babies at risk and an update on thyroid collars.
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Link to In The News.
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We THANK Our Members!
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Your Generosity Makes A BIG DIFFERENCE
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Thanks to the following OSAP members who made generous donations to the OSAP Foundation during May and June:
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May: Eleanor Bizzoso CDA, Kay Carl RN BS CIC, Sandra Laderas RDAEF, Davidson Lawoyin DDS, Joseph O'Donnell DMD and Ann Steiner DMD.
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June: Mary Ann Adkisson RN BSN, David Carr DDS, and Catherine Draper RDH.
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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.
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Welcome New Members
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Please join the Board in welcoming the following new members who have joined during May and June:
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May: Ann Berg, Patty Bonasso Byrd RDH BS (University of Louisville/ School of Dentistry), Adrianna Coronel CDA RDH MEd (Phoenix College), Sue Halek (Statements Plus Compliance Solutions Inc), Diana Richardson (Phoenix College), Susan Volk RDH (Benco Dental), Stephanie Wall RDH, MSDH, MEd (Manhattan Area Technical College), Carmel Ann Weingart RDH BSDH (Phoenix College), Janet Wilburn CDA (Phoenix College), and Sharon Zastrow RDH (Phoenix College).
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June: Veronica Greene DDS MPH, Amy Rollfs, new Associate member the International College of Dentists and New Corporate member Agenics, LLC.
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Thanks For Helping OSAP Grow
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Hats off to Karen Gregory RN and Don Marianos DDS MPH for bringing in new members during May and 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 $10 OSAP Bucks for each new member you refer. Click here to learn more about becoming an OSAP member.
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International
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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Job Opportunities
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HRSA Seeks Grant Reviewers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) invites applications from dentists and other health professionals interested in reviewing government grants. Click here to learn more.
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Editor:
Patricia Podolak DDS MPH
Editorial Review Board:
Lawrence Fish MBA
Therese Long MBA CAE
Anne Mills RN MSN COHN-S
Official publication of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).
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