Episode 599 · September 9, 2024

Managing Cognitive Biases that Compromise Infection Prevention and Control

Infection Control

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Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

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Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, has more than two decades of dental expertise, beginning as a dental assistant and then obtaining her degree as a dental hygienist, also completing a bachelor's degree in health science from the Medical University of South Carolina and a master's in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. She continues to invest in ongoing education, gaining relevant certifications such as her Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control. Her community and global endeavors demonstrate her passion for dentistry, from volunteering locally as a dental hygienist to her worldwide missions. Currently, Michelle is a cofounder of Level Up Infection Prevention, A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast, the client success manager for TeleDent by MouthWatch, owner of MichelleStrangeRDH, and a practicing dental hygienist.

Episode Summary

Cognitive bias is a mental shortcut that influences our thinking and decision-making, leading us to process information in a selective and subjective manner. In some instances it can result in inaccurate or irrational judgments. So why are we talking about this on a dental podcast? Well, if this kind of shortcut thinking happens too often in the dental setting, it is likely that our infection prevention and control protocol will become compromised. So to address the different kinds of cognitive biases we experience and ways in which we can manage them on a personal level and as an entire dental team is our guest Michelle Strange. Michelle has over twenty years of experience in the dental field, transitioning from a dental assistant to earning advanced degrees in health science and dental hygiene education.

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Managing Cognitive Biases that Compromise Infection Prevention and Control

What are your personal cognitive biases? More importantly, how are these biases manifesting in your dental practice? If you’re like many practitioners, your cog...