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The Premier Infection Control Training Event Nationwide, Only Better

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrDecember 21, 2012

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One of the most vital, if basic, elements of operating a successful practice is effective infection control. Infection control is right up there with “doors” in level of necessity to your practice.

Each year, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) holds an infection control training program. The course is a can’t-miss event for infection control gatekeepers in private and large dental practices, dental schools, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs and Federally Qualified Health Centers.

The event provides the opportunity to:

  • Verify competency in dental infection control and safety principles
  • Review the latest information on the implementation and management of effective infection control and occupational health and safety (OSHA) programs
  • Ensure participants understand and can implement behavioral change theory in their practice environments
  • Achieve a consistent level of competency among dental infection control gatekeepers, trainers, educators and consultants

The 12th Annual OSHA/Infection Control 101 course will be held in San Antonio from January 7-10, 2013. This premier infection control event is open to private practice dental personnel, those on the front line of patient and care-giver safety and infection prevention, as well those in public and institutional settings.

The most impressive part of this valuable training: 28 hours of CE credit for only $200! In addition, there are discount rate hotel rooms still available. For more information or to register, visit the OSAP’s event page.

Mike SmurrMike Smurr

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Mike Smurr

Mike Smurr is the <a href="https://www.pattersondental.com/">Patterson Dental</a> Director of Marketing, Merchandise. Mike began his career with Patterson in 2000, as Milwaukee Branch manager, and held that position until December 2008. During this time, the branch earned Branch of the Year honors twice (fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2003), as well as the Chuck Lottes Award in fiscal 2004 for largest dollar increase in net income over prior year. Mike began his dental career in 1982 as a territory manager for Columbus Dental, serving northern Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1986, he became a marketing manager with Columbus Dental, and was instrumental in transitioning product lines when the company was purchased by Bayer Dental (now Heraeus). From 1989-1990 Mike worked in Germany with the International Marketing team of Bayer Dental. Upon returning to the U.S., he held positions of increasing responsibility, from key account manager to national sales manager. In 1998, Mike became the dental marketing director for Banta Healthcare Products (now TIDI Products), where he advanced to vice president of sales and marketing, responsible for the dental, medical and foodservice business. In his current role as Director of Marketing, Merchandise, Mike is responsible for the marketing interactions between Patterson Dental and the over 800 manufacturers with whom Patterson works. This includes marketing communications, product submissions, promotional and introductory product campaigns and private label business.
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