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?
