Fall 2022 Continuing Education Programs for Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants
Academy of General Dentistry Approved PACE Program Provider
Infection Control in Dentistry: Guidelines and Challenges
This comprehensive course describes the role of infection control in preventing disease development & provides scientific & clinical information on infection control protocols & current guidelines for dentistry. Personal protective equipment, instrument processing, plus surface & equipment asepsis are reviewed. Includes a discussion on wrongful infection control practices captured on images.
Course Objectives:
Upon Completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the pathways by which microorganisms may spread in the dental office and become aware of the infection control procedures that can be used to prevent their spread.
- Review the latest CDC guidelines on infection control recommendations, and the importance of personal barriers, instrument processing, surface and equipment asepsis.
- Provide scientific and clinical information on infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Become aware of emerging infectious diseases and risks, while providing guidance on protective techniques and vaccine recommendations.
- Understand engineering and work practice controls plus standard operating procedures that can be used to prevent the spread of disease.
- Review the importance of personal barriers, instrument processing, surface and equipment asepsis.
*Satisfies the NJ CE requirement & also the NY coursework requirement on barrier precautions and infection control measures.
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $149.00 Credits: 7
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Video Conference |
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| Fri. Oct. 14, 2022 | 9am-4:30pm |
Live online via Zoom |
| Wed. Nov. 16, 2022 | 9am-4:30pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Sealant Placement: What You Need to Know
This course will review the basic concepts of pit & fissure sealant placement and its role in preventive dentistry. Proper sealant placement techniques, types, steps, maintenance, plus placement indications or contraindications will be discussed.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand proper sealant placement techniques, steps, and maintenance
- Understand the basic concepts of the clinical procedure and its role in preventive dentistry
- Identify various isolation recommendations so as to ensure proper sealant placement technique and retention
- Identify when sealant placement would be indicated and when it would be contraindicated
- Become familiar with different application methods
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $79.00 Credits: 3
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Wed. Sep. 14, 2022 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
| Fri. Dec. 2, 2022 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
All About Fluoride in Dentistry
This course will describe the clinical discovery of fluoride and its impact which is evident by its multiple uses: in the community, in clinical applications, and in the various fluoride containing home care products available. Fluoride's mechanism of action, its effects on plaque and bacterial metabolism, and a discussion on the various topical application methods and fluoride agents will all be discussed. (Sodium Fluoride, Stannous Fluoride, Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride, Silver Diamine Fluoride)(Gels, foams, varnishes, mouth rinses, dentifrices, etc.).
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Discuss the historical periods in the development of community water fluoridation
- Describe the role of community water fluoridation and the effect of multiple sources of fluoride on the decline of dental caries
- Describe the optimal fluoride concentration for drinking water for optimal caries protection and minimal risk of fluorosis
- Identify the fluoride compounds used to limit dental caries and discuss their effectiveness
- Describe topical fluoride application methods, how they work, and safety considerations
- Explain the mechanism of action of fluoridated varnishes and fluoride releasing dental restorative materials
- Summarize and review clinical fluoride procedures, self-applied fluorides, fluoride in mouth rinses and dentifrices.
- Discuss fluoride safety including varied levels of toxicity and emergency treatment
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition for combined courses: $79.00 Credits: 3
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Nov. 4, 2022 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Spanish for Dental Professionals
This fun and interactive course will help you communicate with your Spanish speaking patients by learning basic Spanish dental terminology & pronunciation, in addition to performing clinical exchanges and inquiring about medical/dental histories in Spanish.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program participants will be able to:
- Communicate more effectively with their Spanish speaking patients
- Be better equipped to explain treatment needs, inquire about medical and dental histories, and manage clinical exchanges with Spanish speaking patients
- Learn the basics of Spanish dental terminology, pronunciation, and grammar
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS,CDIPC
Tuition for combined courses: $79.00 Combined Credits: 3
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Oct. 28, 2022 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Halitosis: Research and Studies
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course attendees will be able to:
- Identify the most common causes of oral and non-oral breath odors including the prevalence and statistical research behind them.
- Understand the bacterial and metabolic involvement associated with bad breath production.
- Recognize the various psychological and social issues involved with oral malodor.
- Become aware of the various tools used in breath odor perception, evaluation, measurements, and diagnosis.
- Recognize current strategies in halitosis management.
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $140.00 Credits: 6
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Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Nov. 11, 2022 | 9am-3:30pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Substance Abuse in Dentistry + Prescribing Opioid Analgesics in Dentistry
Substance Abuse in Dentistry: 4 Credits
*This course satisfies the pharmacology CE requirement for dentists in the state of NJ & it is combined with the NJ required CE course on prescribing opioid drugs that is required for all dentists, dental hygienists, & registered dental assistants.
*Please note that this course does not meet the State of Maryland mandatory requirement for pharmacology.
This course will review the addiction potential of common drugs that are prescribed by dentists. It will discuss the indications, contraindications, and the primary side effects of these drugs. Additionally, it will define addiction and substance abuse along with the concepts of psychological dependence, physical dependence, drug tolerance and drug withdrawal.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program participants will be able to:
- Have a thorough knowledge of the addiction potential of the drugs that dentists can and should include in their prescribing armamentarium
- Know the indications and contraindications of the analgesics and anxiolytics
- Know the interactions of dental drugs with other drugs the patient may be on
- Know the primary side effects of analgesics and anxiolytic drugs used in dental practice
- Determine the propriety of using certain drugs within the scope of the dental setting
- Understand the "off-label" use of drugs
- Understand the risk-benefit paradigm of prescribing any drug
- Be able to define addiction and substance abuse according to various sanctioning groups
- Be able to identify drugs of abuse in general
- Understand the current DEA classification and scheduling of drugs and their prescribing implications
- Understand the concepts of psychological dependence, physical dependence, drug tolerance and drug withdrawal
Prescribing Opioid Analgesics in Dentistry: 1 Credit
*This course satisfies the pharmacology CE requirement for dentists in the state of NJ & it is combined with the NJ required CE course on prescribing opioid drugs that is required for all dentists, dental hygienists, & registered dental assistants.
*Please note that this course does not meet the State of Maryland mandatory requirement for pharmacology.
Course Objectives:
The course participants will be able to:
- Be able to define addiction and substance abuse according to various sanctioning groups
- Have a thorough knowledge of the addiction potential of the drugs that dentists can and should include in their prescribing armamentarium
- Understand the current DEA classification and scheduling of drugs and their prescribing implications
- Be aware of the current New Jersey and Pennsylvania prescribing laws for controlled substances
- Become aware of New Jersey's new drug tracking system and its implications for prescribers
- Understand why doctors and other healthcare professionals are particularly at risk for addiction/substance abuse
- Understand the concepts of psychological dependence, physical dependence, drug tolerance and drug withdrawal
- Be able to recognize addictive behavior in colleagues, coworkers, friends or family members
- Become familiar with the many types of treatment for addiction/substance abuse including programs designed specifically for health professionals
- The legal ramifications facing addicted doctors and other health professionals
- Become familiar with substance abuse support organizations including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alanon and Narcanon
- Understand the role of the pharmacist and the obligation to report drug abuse relative to patients and colleagues
Speaker: Patrick Quaranta, DMD, MS, FACD, FICD
Tuition for combined courses: $130.00 Combined Credits: 5
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Oct. 21, 2022 | 9am-2pm |
Live online via Zoom |
OSHA's Hazcom & Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Course
This course will update and refresh your knowledge on how to keep your office OSHA compliant. It reviews how to be compliant with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, the Hazard Communication Standard, and Standard Precautions, plus the current guidelines regarding Covid-19 & respirator use, among other things. What to do when there is an occupational exposure in the dental office will also be reviewed.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program participants will be able to:
- Update the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard in the dental office
- Follow standard (universal) precautions while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Review current CDC guidelines for infection control in dentistry
- Assess or implement a post exposure control plan in the office while maintaining proper records of occupational exposures
- Organize and maintain all parts of the Hazard Communication Standard
- Keep a written record of in-office engineering and work practice controls
- Understand the risks of certain airborne and bloodborne infectious diseases
- Review of current OSHA & CDC worksite guidelines on SARS-CoV-2 including use of respirators and their protocols
Instructor: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $79.00 Credits: 3
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Sep. 9, 2022 | Time: 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office Refresher Course
Would you know what to do in a medical emergency? Did you know that most medical emergencies in dental offices can be prevented?
Learn how to prevent, prepare, and manage the different types of medical emergencies such as: hypoglycemia, asthmatic attacks, hyperventilation, seizures, strokes, syncope, cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, angina attacks, and more..
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Evaluate and assess the dental patient for possible medical risks prior to treatment
- Recognize the equipment needed to treat a medical emergency in the dental office
- Function efficiently as a trained emergency response team
- Equip and maintain an in-office emergency kit while selecting and understanding the use of emergency drugs
- Recognize the most common types of medical emergencies while being able to initiate their management
Instructor: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $79.00 Credits: 3
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Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Sep. 23, 2022 | Time: 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Local Anesthesia Administration for Dental Professionals
This course will review the physiological aspects of how local anesthetics work. The types & relevant properties of local anesthetics, including dosage calculations & safe administration. Vasoconstrictor indications, cautions, limitations & interactions. Maxilla & mandibular anesthetic techniques. Plus local, regional, & systemic complications of local anesthetics; and a discussion on patient selection & risk assessment.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the pertinent anatomy critical to safe and effective local anesthesia administration
- Discuss the clinically relevant pharmacology of local anesthetic agents and vasoconstrictors
- List contra-indications to the administration of local anesthesia and to the use of vasoconstrictors
- Identify potential drug interactions and other adverse drug reactions seen with the use of local anesthesia and to the use of vasoconstrictors
- Discuss complications of local anesthesia administration and their management
- Recognize medical emergencies that occur in dental practice particularly those associated with local anesthesia
This course satisfies the dental hygienist renewal requirement for local anesthesia administration.
Speaker: Hillel D. Ephros, DMD, MD
Tuition: $95.00 Credits: 4
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Sept. 30, 2022 | 9am-1pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Updates and Reminders of Infection Control in Dentistry
This course will review and update the latest CDC guidelines in dentistry including: Preventing transmission of bloodborne and airborne pathogens, hand hygiene considerations, personal protective equipment types and indications, general recommendations on sterilization and disinfection, sterilization monitoring, and dental unit waterline quality. It also includes the latest infection prevention and control guidelines regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Review how microorganisms may spread in the dental office and how to take measures to prevent their spread
- Go over the latest CDC guidelines on infection control recommendations
- Review and update the latest information on dental infection control protocols and guidelines
- Have an understanding of the need for proper personal protective equipment, instrument processing, plus surface and equipment asepsis
- Review the latest recommendations on hand hygiene techniques and types
- Understand the importance of dental unit waterline quality and recommendations
*Satisfies the infection control CE requirements
Instructor: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $79.00 Credits: 3
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Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Sep. 16, 2022 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
OSHA Law, Regulations, and Recommendations
This comprehensive course will review OSHA's purpose, procedures, and steps to make your dental office OSHA compliant. The Hazard Communication Standard, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, Respiratory Protection, Emergency & Safety Procedures, and the Covid-19 Healthcare ETS, & others will be discussed.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Organize & maintain a written hazard communication program with a chemical inventory list, SDSs and the Globally Harmonized labeling system
- Implement & update the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard in the dental practice
- Follow standard (universal) precautions while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Benefit from current CDC guidelines for infection control in dentistry
- Review the administrative forms required by OSHA in the dental office
- Assess and implement a post exposure control plan in the office, while maintaining proper records of occupational exposures
- Understand the epidemiology of airborne (TB, influenza) and bloodborne (HIV, HCV, HBV) infectious diseases
- Review fire and safety procedures for a dental office while maintaining an emergency plan of action
- Keep a written record of in-office engineering and work practice controls
- Recognize the NY state Rory Staunton Law on sepsis awareness
- Implementing OSHA & CDC Covid-19 workplace guidance and protocols including establishing a respiratory protection program while using respirators
*Satisfies the infection control CE requirements
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $149.00 Credits: 7
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Wed. Oct. 26, 2022 | 9am-4:30pm |
Live online via Zoom |
| Fri. Dec. 9, 2022 | 9am-4:30pm |
Live online via Zoom |
Viral Hepatitis in Dentistry
This course reviews lapses in infection control that resulted in hepatitis transmissions in healthcare settings. It also reviews the occupational risks, modes of transmission & CDC guidelines for viral hepatitis in Dentistry.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the modes and risks of occupational transmission of viral hepatitis in dentistry
- Review the different types of hepatitis viruses and their modes of transmission
- Review the current guidelines issued by the CDC for the prevention of an occupational exposure to viral hepatitis B, C, & D
- Outline the prevalence and geographic distribution of viral hepatitis infections
- List clinical indicators of both acute & chronic hepatitis
- Discuss prevention techniques for each individual type of viral hepatitis
- Review infection control lapses in healthcare associated transmission cases of hepatitis B & C and discuss resulting outbreaks and what CDC guidelines are in place to prevent these outbreaks
- Acquire an overview of the different treatment options for people infected with specific types of viral hepatitis
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS, CDIPC
Tuition: $79.00 Credits: 3
Date |
Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Nov. 18, 2022 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
In-Office Training
Private Zoom meetings (In-Office) are available for groups of 4 or more (Monday - Friday) for the following courses:
- OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Refresher Course - 3 Credits - $79/person
- Updates and Reminders of Infection Control in Dentistry- 3 Credits - $79/person
- Medical Emergencies in Dentistry the Refresher Course - 3 Credits - $79/person
Contact us for a quote, info, and availability. (973) 777-9600 or e-Mail: support@Dent-EdSolutions.com
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