First group of oral health professionals earn 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 launched in spring 2022.
CDIPC Certificants — December 2021
| Julie Baker | Regina Gupta | Carla Pegues | ||
| Angela Bartz-Kinateder | Katy Hansen | Luci Perri | ||
| Michelle Beckham | Dana Harris | Theresa Preston | ||
| Lois Bell | Hannah Hattaway | Sara Reed | ||
| Catherine Berard | Annette Hayes | Melanie Regan | ||
| Jennifer Bereckis Jacobucci | Tija Hunter | Patricia Reynolds | ||
| Rebecca Bofenkamp | Marianna Hvastovich-Gecaj | Robynn Rixse | ||
| Kelly Boley | Cindy Isaak Ploegman | Christina Rutledge | ||
| Tonja Bowcut | Renee Johnson | Janice Salvadorini | ||
| Ashley Boyne | Letitia Jones | Michelle Sanchez | ||
| Joseph Braun | Amanda Jorgensen | Monica Satake | ||
| Christopher Brendemuhl | Guinevere Juckett | Sheri Sauer | ||
| Sherrie Busby | Liliana Junqueira de Paiva Donatelli | Hetal Shah | ||
| Leslie Canham | Natalie Kaweckyj | Kelly Shutoff | ||
| Roxanne Canich | Teresa Kohart | Rhonda Simpson | ||
| Shirley Caracci | Jennifer Kohlmeyer | Martin Smallidge | ||
| Shane Castro | Brandy Larson | Sandra Smeltzer | ||
| India Chance | Rebecca Larson | Belinda Spencer | ||
| Dawn Chick | Sheila Lassiter | Celeste Stalberger | ||
| Rita Cockerhan | Kimberly Laudenslager | Nedra Stanford | ||
| Katie Connolly | Patricia Lavan | Walia Stone | ||
| Chrissy Cotts | Betty Leh | Marlene Storz | ||
| Brianna Coyne | Virginia Lopez | Stacy Stotts | ||
| Evelyn Cuny | Mackenzie Lundeen | Michelle Strange | ||
| Gail Davis | Sabina Mackinnon | Sarah Stream | ||
| Karen Daw | Kimberley Maggard | Dawn Marie Strehl | ||
| Jill Day | Mindy Mathewson | Audrey Teears | ||
| Theresa DeCarlo | Leanne Mathieu Kramer | Therese Tippie | ||
| Ann Marie DePalma | Susan McGuire | Hong Tran Rajak | ||
| Kathryn Dile | Jennifer McKeon | Cody Truitt | ||
| Matthew Ellis | Kendra McKune | Javette Tyson | ||
| Cheryl Engel | Renee McNally | Amanda Vandergriff | ||
| Lori Fazio | Beverly Merklin | Sharon Vasquez | ||
| Christine Forrester | Greeta Mills | Deborah Vernon | ||
| Ana Frederick | Joyce Moore | Sandra Walker | ||
| Ann Gallerie | Elaine Olejnik | Catherine Warren | ||
| Sandra Garcia | Pamela Onchi-Kawasaki | Matthew Wilkinson | ||
| Kimberly Gililland | Catherine Orjala | June Wolken-Vierra | ||
| Kimberly Grady | Miguel Ortiz Gonzalez | Belinda Works | ||
| Karoline Grasmuck | Glenda Panzieri | Donna Zagame | ||
| Karen Gregory | Lori Paschall | Megan Zuelke | ||
| Rachel Grundlock | Jill Paul | 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.