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Infection Control Expertise – Scholarship Opportunity

Elevate your dental infection control expertise with the OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship.

Who Is The Scholarship For?

The scholarship is open all dental professionals with at least 1,040 hours of work experience. Dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental practice manager, educators, dentists, consultants, dental sales managers and other non-clinical dental professionals are all encouraged to apply.

What Do Recipients Receive?

Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary access to educational materials and will have exam fees covered the become Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) or Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC) certification. Recipients also receive one year of complimentary OSAP premium membership.*

The total package is a $735.00 value:

*Valid for individuals who are not already OSAP members.

Which Certification Is Right For Me?

Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC)

CDIPC certification demonstrates an advanced level of infection control guidelines and standards knowledge and the analytical and critical thinking skills to apply them in various scenarios. This certification is intended for the dental team, educators, consultants, and others with a clinical background.  

Learn more about CDIPC.

Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC)

Earning DISIPC demonstrates knowledge related to infection control guidelines and standards. This certification is intended for those who play important roles in dental infection prevention and control, such as practice managers, sales representatives, customer service personnel, and service technicians who do not provide clinical care. 

Learn more about DISIPC.

How Can I Apply?

Click here to apply today!

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