Filling in the gaps – IPC in dentistry

Presenter: Heidi Munchenberg

Description:

This presentation will aim to familiarise members on IPC leadership and management within the dentistry land scape. We will also explore the common IPC hazards in the dental setting and the practices frequently used to minimise the risks posed, and what the current IPC challenges for the dental sector are

About the presenter:

Heidi graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 1999, obtained a Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control in 2020 and completed her Masters in Public Health in 2023. Heidi has worked as a general dentist in a variety of settings within both public and private settings. Currently she is the Chief Dental Officer, Adelaide Dental Hospital, SA Dental, and is the Clinical Director for the Orthodontic Unit, Infection Control Staff Health Unit and Central Sterilising Department. Heidi was also the COVID-19 lead for SA Dental during the pandemic. In 2020 Heidi became a member of the Federal Australia Dental Association Infection Control Committee and is the current Chair. Heidi is also a member of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control, currently credentialed as an Advanced Infection Control Professional, and is a member of the ACIPC Advancing IPC Practice & Standards Committee