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This CPD Masterclass will focus primarily on protocols and current developments in infection control in the practice of dentistry and the responsibilities of dental practitioners and their clinical support staff. It has a major emphasis on developments around instrument reprocessing that have been driven by recent changes in international and national standards. The content of this masterclass has been fully updated for 2025.

Learning outcomes

This masterclass is particularly relevant to registered dental practitioners of all types and dental assistants, especially those who have not recently undertaken an infection control course.

Further information 
Speaker

Emeritus Prof Laurence Walsh AO Bachelor, The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Doctoral Diploma, The University of Queensland Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland Academy of Dentistry International, Academy of Dentistry International Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia, Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia International College of Dentists, International College of Dentists

Laurie is a specialist in special needs dentistry. He is based at the University of Queensland, where he has worked for 37 years, and continues to contribute to special needs dentistry postgraduate training. He leads the research group in clinical microbiology and advanced technologies and has authored over 200 publications on microbiology and 75 on infection control. He is the 2022 Chair of the ADA Infection Control Committee and has been on the ICC for over 20 years, including serving as the editor of the ADA Guidelines for Infection Control since 2010. Emeritus Prof Laurence Walsh advises a

Emeritus Prof Laurence Walsh AO 

CPD Masterclass: Infection Control


Speaker:

Emeritus Prof Laurence Walsh AO Bachelor, The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Doctoral Diploma, The University of Queensland Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland Academy of Dentistry International, Academy of Dentistry International Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia, Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia International College of Dentists, International College of Dentists

Wednesday 9th Apr 2025
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom - RACDS
L13/37 York Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
Region: Overseas
Brought to you by Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Level 13
37 York Street
2000
Australia