Colgate Oral Health Network
VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES
Susan Davide Christine Macarelli
Susan Davide Associate Professor/RDH, MS, MSEd, Christine Macarelli RDH, MS

One of the most significant public health interventions, vaccination is an essential component of public health programs and among our most cost-effective medical interventions. Oral health care professionals are directly and indirectly involved in patient care and can be exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted to and from clinicians and patients. In Part 1 of this series, we will discuss infectious diseases, outbreaks, and novel diseases. In Part 2 we will discuss the importance of oral health care providers receiving and maintaining vaccinations to protect against exposure to infectious agents, and educating patients about this effective disease prevention modality.

Learning Objectives (Part 1):

The Participant will be able to:

  • Differentiate between inoculation, immunization and vaccination
  • Identify vaccine benefits, risks, and surveillance programs
  • Recognize common vaccine preventable diseases
  • Discuss the Resurgence of Infectious Diseases, Novel Diseases and Preventive Measures

Vaccine Preventable Diseases:  Colgate References and Resources for Participants

Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web Links

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Infection Control

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: PDF Handouts

World Health Organization

Susan Davide

Susan Davide Associate Professor/RDH, MS, MSEd

Christine Macarelli

Christine Macarelli RDH, MS

One of the most significant public health interventions, vaccination is an essential component of public health programs and among our most cost-effective medical interventions. Oral health care professionals are directly and indirectly involved in patient care and can be exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted to and from clinicians and patients. In Part 1 of this series, we will discuss infectious diseases, outbreaks, and novel diseases. In Part 2 we will discuss the importance of oral health care providers receiving and maintaining vaccinations to protect against exposure to infectious agents, and educating patients about this effective disease prevention modality.

The Participant will be able to:

  • Identify the vaccination recommendations and mandates for health care professionals
  • Recognize the significance of current recommendations for compliance in the clinical setting
  • Discuss the ongoing role of ensuring the dental team is appropriately vaccinated
  • Identify and provide appropriate resources on vaccinations to patients and team members

References:

Practice Management Resources for Infection Control Program

Public Health Resources – Patient Education

Susan Davide

Susan Davide Associate Professor/RDH, MS, MSEd

Christine Macarelli

Christine Macarelli RDH, MS

Susan Davide

Susan Davide Associate Professor/RDH, MS, MSEd

More courses with Susan Davide

Susan Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd, is an associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at NYC College of Technology-City University of New York where she serves as the preclinical coordinator and a senior clinical instructor. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and a Master’s degree in Education. Her research interests include infection control and transmittable disease prevention.  She actively serves on various committees within professional organizations, which include the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, the American Dental Educator’s Association and the American Public Health Association. 

Financial disclosure: Susan Davide has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Christine Macarelli

Christine Macarelli RDH, MS

More courses with Christine Macarelli

Christine Macarelli, RDH, MS is a dental hygiene educator whose primary focus has been on teaching medically compromised patients, the dental hygiene process of care and has also served as a senior clinical coordinator.

She holds a Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene Education and Rural and Community Health. Her research interests include medically compromised patients, transmittable disease prevention, and dental hygiene education. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Educator’s Association.

Financial disclosure: Christine Macarelli has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Language: EnglishStart date: April 21, 2020Expiration date: April 21, 2023