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September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM)

September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Embracing a Culture of Safety, Empowering Patients and Dental Team. Theme for Dental Infection Control Awareness Month

The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly OSAP, proudly prepares for the launch of Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), beginning September 1. DICAM celebrates the ongoing commitment of oral healthcare professionals to providing the safest dental visit for both patients and team members.

The theme for 2025 is “Embracing a Culture of Safety: Empowering Patients and the Dental Team.” Each week will spotlight a specific infection prevention topic:

  • Week 1: Hand Hygiene (September 1 – 5)
  • Week 2: Dental Unit Waterlines (September 8 – 12)
  • Week 3: Instrument Reprocessing (September 15 – 19)
  • Week 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (September 22 – 26)

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