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Infection Control Nurse

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Mcpherson, KS

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How much do dental infection control jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for dental infection control in the United States is $51.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.74 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dental infection control?

A Dental Infection Control job focuses on implementing and maintaining safety protocols to prevent infections in dental settings. This role involves sterilizing instruments, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and following strict hygiene practices. Professionals in this field also educate staff on infection control guidelines and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Their work helps protect both patients and staff from the spread of infectious diseases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in dental infection control?

Dental Infection Control professionals require knowledge of infection prevention protocols, sterilization techniques, and dental healthcare regulations, often supported by relevant certification such as Certified Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC). Familiarity with sterilization equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and health information management systems is necessary. Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to educate and work collaboratively with dental staff are important for success. These abilities ensure the safety of both patients and staff by reducing the risk of infection transmission in dental settings.

What are some common challenges faced in dental infection control?

Dental Infection Control professionals often face the challenge of keeping up with evolving infection control guidelines and ensuring compliance among all team members. Balancing routine sterilization procedures with a busy patient schedule requires strong organizational skills and vigilance. Additionally, educating and sometimes retraining staff members on updated protocols can require patience and clear communication. Successfully navigating these challenges is crucial for maintaining a safe and compliant dental healthcare environment.

Is infection prevention a good career?

Dental infection control is a vital role in dental healthcare, focusing on sterilization, sanitation, and preventing the spread of infections. It offers stable employment, requires attention to detail, and often involves certifications such as OSHA training. This field is essential for maintaining safe dental environments and can provide steady job opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Dental Infection Control job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,890 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Dental Infection Prevention & Control Manager

CommUnityCare Health Centers

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 hours ago

Job description

The Dental IPC Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and oversight of infection prevention and control initiatives across all dental services. The role supports continuous surveillance, policy enforcement, education, and quality improvement efforts to reduce infection risk in dental settings, in alignment with CDC, ADA, and state dental board guidance. The Dental IPC Manager collaborates closely with dental clinical leaders, practice managers, dental assistants/hygienists, environmental services, and quality teams to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold a culture of safety and prevention in dental care.


  • Manages the daily operations of the dental IPC Program.
  • Maintains and updates the Dental IPC Manual, including policies/SOPs for hand hygiene, PPE, instrument
    reprocessing, dental unit waterlines, environmental cleaning, and safe injection practices.
  • Conducts dentalspecific Infection Prevention Risk Assessments (IPRAs) for each service area and updates them at
    least annually or when services change.
  • Ensures that dental personnel involved in infection control activities (including sterilization and reprocessing) are
    appropriately trained and competent; coordinates ongoing surveillance of established practices.
  • Performs direct competency assessments of dental Infection Control Trainers and Competency Reviewers/Auditors.
  • Supports standardization of dental infection control practices across all sites, including instrument flow, packaging,
    sterilization, storage, and documentation, in collaboration with Central Sterilization.
  • Monitors and evaluates biological indicator results, sterilizer performance, and dental unit waterline quality;
    initiates corrective actions for any failures or breaches.
  • Identifies, investigates, and documents suspected dentalassociated infections, sterilization failures, or IPC
    breaches; leads or supports rootcause analyses and remediation plans.
  • Provides infection prevention orientation and ongoing in-service education for dental providers, hygienists,
    assistants, and support staff as needed.
  • Serves as a resource for dental teams and leaders on all IPCrelated questions, including device IFUs, product
    selection, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborates with Employee Health on dental staff exposures and communicable disease issues and with
  • IPC/Quality on organizational surveillance and reporting.
  • Prepares and maintains documentation needed for internal audits, accreditation, and regulatory surveys related to
    dental infection control.
  • Participates in and/or leads committees related to dental infection control, sterilization, and patient safety as
    directed.
  • Supports IP team with additional assignments as needed.

Education Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Dental Hygiene - Preferred (or)
  • Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Nursing, Public Health or Microbiology - Required (or)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted) with completion of a Registered Dental Assistant Program or equivalent RDA credential & Dental Infection Prevention Certificate - Required

Work Experience:

  • 3 years of dental clinical practice experience - Required

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist License - Required Upon Hire (or)
  • Registered Dental Assistant License - Required Upon Hire (and)
  • Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Required within 6 months of Hire

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