Infection Control

CDC Guidelines for Dental Healthcare

• Infection Control Continuing Education Requirement - Regulations NAC 631.173 - 631.175
• Regulation NAC 631.178
• Infection Control Initial Inspection Request Form
• Infection Control Inspection Survey Form (09/2023)
• CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings 2003
• CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities 2008
• Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings
• CDC H1N1 Guidelines for Dental Professionals
• 2011 CDC Guideines for Immunizations
• 2016 New Resources for Infection Prevention in Dental Settings

Infection Control CE Requirements

To comply with the requirements of Nevada Revised Statute NAC 631.175 Continuing  education: Subsection (4) , In completing the hours of continuing education required pursuant to NAC 631.173, a dentist or dental hygienist must annually complete at least 2 hours in the clinical subject of infection control in accordance with the provisions of the guidelines adopted by reference in NAC 631.178 or biennially complete at least 4 hours in the clinical subject of infection control in accordance with the provisions of the guidelines adopted by reference in NAC 631.178, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist or dental hygienist.