Appropriate infection control procedures must be performed to ensure patient and staff safety. Following the CDC and OSHA guidelines for infection control can prevent or reduce the risk of disease transmission to patients and DHCP. With only 35k dental assistants who are certified in the US, this is a must to required dental assistants be certified in Infection Control in order to work in a dental practice. I have taught over 60k dental assistants in the US and this is the widest area of concern and clinical misunderstanding. We must protect our patients. Requirements for education should be the standard for every dental professional. I support this change