Update on Hepatitis C virus for dental health care providers
Hepatitis C virus- An overview for dental health care providers; because dental health care professionals likely will treat people with current HCV infection. Knowledge of the current science of HCV infection is useful.
Participants will learn:
Up to date knowledge of natural history and epidemiology of HCV disease:
- Learn about the New Screening Guidelines for HCV from Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Learn about new treatment, surveillance and health care associated HCV transmission and preventive options
- How does current Infection Control Guidelines relate to the decrease in transmission and prevention of Hepatitis C infection?