The Dirty Truth About Clean Gloves: Reducing Glove-Related Contamination

FREE WEBINAR | April 21, 2026 | This one-hour continuing education course explores how examination glove use can contribute to cross-contamination in dental and clinical settings and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce contamination and strengthen infection control. (1 credit)

Date: April 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST
Duration:
 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Presenter: India Chance, RDH
Sponsor:
Pro2 Solutions
Cost: Free

This one-hour continuing education course examines the often-overlooked role of examination gloves in cross-contamination within dental and clinical settings. Participants will explore current evidence on contamination pathways associated with glove use, including risks during dispensing, donning, and patient care. The course highlights research-supported techniques and workflow strategies that reduce contamination transfer, while also addressing environmental and ergonomic factors that influence proper glove usage. Attendees will leave with practical, evidence-based approaches to improve infection control outcomes and enhance clinical safety.

Learning Objectives

 Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  • Analyze common pathways of glove-related cross-contamination identified in current infection control literature.
  • Evaluate evidence-based techniques for glove dispensing, donning, and doffing that reduce microbial transfer.
  • Identify environmental and workflow factors that contribute to increased contamination risk during glove use.
  • Apply research-supported strategies to modify clinical workflows and minimize glove-related contamination events.

About the Presenter

India Chance

India Chance is a Registered Dental Hygienist & Certified Infection Control Educator who trains dental healthcare providers on infection prevention and workplace safety. She is the Founder of Learn2Prevent, a dental compliance company that works with hundreds of dental teams equipping them with tools to deliver the safest dental visit possible. She has worked on various projects with the CDC Office of Oral Health, is an Editorial Review Board member for OSAP & Inside Dental Hygiene, & serves as a CDC Inspector for the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners

Supported in part through an unrestricted educational grant by:

Pro2Solutions

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Course Includes

  • 1 Lesson
  • Course Certificate
  • CE credit(s): 1

    Course Type: Live Webinar

    Published Date: April 21, 2026

    This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.

    This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.

    Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.

    Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.

    Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 1 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.

    CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.

    Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.

    Image authenticity statement: The images in this educational activity have not been altered.

    Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.

    Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.

    Registration: The cost of this CE course is Free for 1 CE credits.

    Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.

    Provider information:

    Dental Board of California: Provider RP5933. Course registration number CA code: . Expires April 20, 2027. “This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 1 units of continuing education.”

    PACE

    Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
    Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
    11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028.
    Provider ID# 320452
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    Endeavor Business Media is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHEBM (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit. AADH code:

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