First Group of Oral Health Professionals Earned CDIPC Certification
On Dec. 29, 2021, the first group of oral health professionals earned the Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) certification. The CDIPC certification was developed by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) in collaboration with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).
The CDIPC certification is the first clinically-focused dental infection control certification in the U.S. The exam is rigorous and requires demonstrating not only knowledge of infection control guidelines and standards, but also the analytical and critical-thinking skills to apply them in a variety of scenarios.
“Congratulations to everyone who earned CDIPC certification,” said DANB CEO Laura Skarnulis. “Earning this designation takes preparation, dedication, and diligence. It signals to patients, employers, and colleagues that you are knowledgeable, capable, and committed to dental practice safety.”
“Earning CDIPC certification is an impressive achievement that elevates the profession,” said OSAP Executive Director Michelle Lee. “It also benefits dental practices and patients by ensuring precautions are taken to make every dental visit a safe visit.”
Those who earned CDIPC certification in December did so through a special testing event. The CDIPC certification will launch in spring 2022.
For more information, visit dentalinfectioncontrol.org/certification
CDIPC Certificants – December 2021
Julie Baker
Angela Bartz-Kinateder
Michelle Beckham
Lois Bell
Catherine Berard
Jennifer Bereckis Jacobucci
Rebecca Bofenkamp
Kelly Boley
Tonja Bowcut
Ashley Boyne
Joseph Braun
Christopher Brendemuhl
Sherrie Busby
Leslie Canham
Roxanne Canich
Shirley Caracci
Shane Castro
India Chance
Dawn Chick
Rita Cockerhan
Katie Connolly
Chrissy Cotts
Brianna Coyne
Evelyn Cuny
Gail Davis
Karen Daw
Jill Day
Theresa DeCarlo
Ann Marie DePalma
Kathryn Dile
Matthew Ellis
Cheryl Engel
Lori Fazio
Christine Forrester
Ana Frederick
Ann Gallerie
Sandra Garcia
Kimberly Gililland
Kimberly Grady
Karoline Grasmuck
Karen Gregory
Rachel Grundlock
Regina Gupta
Katy Hansen
Dana Harris
Hannah Hattaway
Annette Hayes
Tija Hunter
Marianna Hvastovich-Gecaj
Cindy Isaak Ploegman
Renee Johnson
Letitia Jones
Amanda Jorgensen
Guinevere Juckett
Liliana Junqueira de Paiva Donatelli
Natalie Kaweckyj
Teresa Kohart
Jennifer Kohlmeyer
Brandy Larson
Rebecca Larson
Sheila Lassiter
Kimberly Laudenslager
Patricia Lavan
Betty Leh
Virginia Lopez
Mackenzie Lundeen
Sabina Mackinnon
Kimberley Maggard
Mindy Mathewson
Leanne Mathieu Kramer
Susan McGuire
Jennifer McKeon
Kendra McKune
Renee McNally
Beverly Merklin
Greeta Mills
Joyce Moore
Elaine Olejnik
Pamela Onchi-Kawasaki
Catherine Orjala
Miguel Ortiz Gonzalez
Glenda Panzieri
Lori Paschall
Jill Paul
Carla Pegues
Luci Perri
Theresa Preston
Sara Reed
Melanie Regan
Patricia Reynolds
Robynn Rixse
Christina Rutledge
Janice Salvadorini
Michelle Sanchez
Monica Satake
Sheri Sauer
Hetal Shah
Kelly Shutoff
Rhonda Simpson
Martin Smallidge
Sandra Smeltzer
Belinda Spencer
Celeste Stalberger
Nedra Stanford
Walia Stone
Marlene Storz
Stacy Stotts
Michelle Strange
Sarah Stream
Dawn Marie Strehl
Audrey Teears
Therese Tippie
Hong Tran Rajak
Cody Truitt
Javette Tyson
Amanda Vandergriff
Sharon Vasquez
Deborah Vernon
Sandra Walker
Catherine Warren
Matthew Wilkinson
June Wolken-Vierra
Belinda Works
Donna Zagame
Megan Zuelke
Kathy Zwieg
About DANB
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is the national certification board for dental assistants. DANB’s mission centers on public protection, which it fulfills by developing and administering credentials for oral health professionals. DANB exams and certifications are recognized or required by 37 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
About OSAP
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is the only nonprofit membership association for oral healthcare professionals that focuses exclusively on infection prevention and patient and provider safety. OSAP helps operationalize dental infection control and safety laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure every dental visit is a safe visit.