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Clean Air, Safe Air: Essentials of Dental Air Quality and Nitrous Control
India R. Chance, RDH, CDIPC
November 2026 Course - Expires Friday, November 30th, 2029
Web Only
Abstract
Nitrous oxide is a familiar part of dental practice but safe use extends beyond delivery to the patient. This evidence-based course examines the often-overlooked connection between nitrous oxide scavenging, vacuum performance, evacuation maintenance, and occupational exposure. Using OSHA and NIOSH guidance, participants will explore how waste gas can escape into the operatory, how evacuation system performance supports effective scavenging, and why routine inspection and maintenance matter. Practical scenarios will help dental professionals evaluate their equipment and workflows, recognize potential exposure-control gaps, and identify corrective actions that support a safer dental environment.
CREDITS:
1 SI
AGD CODE:
550 - Practice Management
COST:
$0.00
PROVIDER:
Conexiant Education
SOURCE:
Inside Dental Hygiene | November 2026
COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER:
Air Techniques, Inc.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify components of nitrous oxide delivery, scavenging, and vacuum/evacuation systems that influence waste-gas capture and occupational exposure.
- Explain how patient factors, equipment leakage, scavenging performance, and vacuum/evacuation function can contribute to occupational nitrous oxide exposure.
- Apply evidence-based inspection, work-practice, and manufacturer-directed maintenance strategies that support effective nitrous oxide capture and evacuation.
- Differentiate safer practices from potential exposure-control deficiencies using applicable OSHA requirements and NIOSH recommendations.
- Evaluate a dental operatory and nitrous oxide workflow to identify potential exposure-control vulnerabilities and select an appropriate corrective action.
Presenter Qualifications:
India Chance is a leading dental safety specialist, Registered Dental Hygienist, and Certified Infection Control Educator. As founder of Learn2Prevent, she has trained thousands of dental professionals and partnered with hundreds of practices to elevate patient safety and compliance. Her work has earned recognition from the CDC Office of Oral Health and the Association for Dental Safety, where she also serves on the Editorial Review Board. India is a Dental Board Inspector for Maryland and was honored with the 2023 Emerging Infection Control Leader award.
Disclosures:
Ms. Chance has received an honorarium from Air Techniques, Inc. for her preparation and presentation of this program.
Queries for the presenter may be directed to justin.romano@broadcastmed.com.