Course Description: Dental Office team members are often presented with conflicting information on how to treat and maintain waterlines in their practice. This course will discuss underlying biological causes of waterline colonization by microorganisms, differences in between bottle-fed and municipally supplied dental unit waterlines, and possible means of improving the quality of dental water. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Peri Nelson graduated from the University of Michigan in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biology. Her research experience is in the fields of microbiology, genetics, neuroscience and biomaterials. Peri has educated thousands of dental professionals and students through writing, webinars, and hands-on training. She currently works as the Assistant Director of the Infection Control Laboratory with Dr. John Molinari. Peri Nelson, BS Assistant Director of Infection Control THE DENTAL ADVISOR Ann Arbor, MI Dental Unit Waterlines: Facts vs. Myths Participants will learn: • How biofilm is formed • Facts on public health concerns and how to address them • Differences between open and closed dental unit waterline systems • How Dental Unit Waterline Treatments work and which products are available When: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 9 - Noon 3 CE Credits & Light Breakfast Where: THE DENTAL ADVISOR 3110 West Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 PRESENTS : Questions on waterlines in your practice? Email us confidentially at [email protected] Registration $30.00 Fee by September 28, 2016 Register online at dentaladvisor.com or by fax: (734) 665-1648. *Cancellation policy of 2 weeks prior for full refund. Cancellations less than 2 weeks will be charged the full fee. PROVIDER is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. e formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. e current term of approval extends from10/1/2015 - 9/30/2019. Provider ID 210949.