An avenue for dental professionals to access links to a variety of free dental continuing education programs from various venues. New programs/opportunities will be added weekly. Please let us know if you find a link is no longer active or a course has been discontinued so that we can keep the list current. We also welcome your submissions.
26 August 2010
RDH E-Vent
When: Thursday, September 16: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST & Friday, September 17: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
Where: From your Computer! (It's Online & it's FREE)
Why: Earn up to 8 FREE CE Credits! Learn about new products while networking with hygienists from all over the country. Request FREE samples from exhibitors and win FREE prizes at the prize center.
KEYNOTE SESSION:
America's Sweet Tooth Obsession and Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH, RDHMP
This program gives a review of the literature related to sugar’s impact on overall health, but also provides good news for today’s clinician seeking methods to help reduce decay, remineralize tooth structure, and motivate patients to reclaim their health! Attendees that attend the keynote and question and answer session will receive 2 live CE Credits.
Commercial support by: Philips Sonicare
Say What you Mean to Say! Using Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Impactful Patient Communication - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Stacy McCauley RDH, MS
This course will detail strategies for communicating effectively with patients by embracing key concepts of the Motivational Interviewing (MI) philosophy. MI has been shown to be effective in counseling and is now being utilized successfully in healthcare and dentistry.
Commercial support by: Philips Sonicare
Hygiene2…Secrets of Exponential Practice Growth - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Julie Thomas, RDH
This course will share information to help you diagnose the hygiene department in your practice and give you an action plan to increase hygiene proficiency, increase operative/hygiene case acceptance, patient access to care, patient advocacy, patient retention, leadership within your practice and as a result, the profitability of your overall dental practice.
Achieving Success and Clinical Excellence in Your Dental Hygiene Career - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Christine Hovliaras, RDH, BS, MBA, CDE
Dental hygiene is a demanding profession and working on a day-to-day basis, you may not always contemplate how successful you currently are or want to be in your dental hygiene career. This course will provide you with the essential tools to utilize to evaluate your current position and your career success.
20 August 2010
Take Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths
Take Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths
Sponsored by Hu-Friedy
CE Course By Sherry Burns, RDH, MS and Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS
1 CEU
Description
This course will define the word "retipping" and take a closer look at the steps involved in retipping hand instruments. Key features in the original manufacturing process will be described along the contrasting process of retipping instruments. This course will also explain the potential risks and costs associated with retipped instruments.
Take this Continuing Education Course Here
CE Courses are complimentary for all Friends of Hu-Friedy members. Membership is free - sign up at the site.
Hu-Friedy is an Academy of General Dentistry approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. #218966 (June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011).
Sponsored by Hu-Friedy
CE Course By Sherry Burns, RDH, MS and Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS
1 CEU
Description
This course will define the word "retipping" and take a closer look at the steps involved in retipping hand instruments. Key features in the original manufacturing process will be described along the contrasting process of retipping instruments. This course will also explain the potential risks and costs associated with retipped instruments.
Take this Continuing Education Course Here
CE Courses are complimentary for all Friends of Hu-Friedy members. Membership is free - sign up at the site.
Hu-Friedy is an Academy of General Dentistry approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. #218966 (June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011).
18 August 2010
Early diagnosis and caries detection
7:00 PM EDT 4:00 PM PDT 11:00 PM GMT
Approximately One Hour Dr. Robert Fuchs, D.M.D.,
This FREE live webinar provides an overview of early caries detection and caries control. Traditional methodologies have included visual examination, probing and radiographs. Recent innovations have led to the introduction of adjunctive devices utilizing laser and fluorescence technology that enable early detection of caries and subsequent intervention for caries prevention and control. Sign up today!
Brought to you by Dental Economics, DentristyIQ and INEEDCE.com
10 August 2010
Rejuvenating Enamel
CE provided by GC America
Presenter: Amy Nieves, RDH
CE Credits: 1 ON DEMAND
Release Date: 12/18/2009
All team members are key players in caries therapy. Learn ways to remineralize and protect enamel with current remineralization technologies. MI (Minimal Intervention) dentistry is the modern "medical" approach to the management of decay. A caries management program should include the three “R’s”: Recognize, Rejuvenate and Restore. The key element of the MI philosophy of Rejuvenating Enamel will be presented.
Presenter: Amy Nieves, RDH
CE Credits: 1 ON DEMAND
Release Date: 12/18/2009
All team members are key players in caries therapy. Learn ways to remineralize and protect enamel with current remineralization technologies. MI (Minimal Intervention) dentistry is the modern "medical" approach to the management of decay. A caries management program should include the three “R’s”: Recognize, Rejuvenate and Restore. The key element of the MI philosophy of Rejuvenating Enamel will be presented.
Managing Oral Biofilms with Fluoride, Calcium and Phosphate
Managing Oral Biofilms with Fluoride, Calcium and Phosphate: WHY? WHEN? and HOW?
Upcoming Live CE Webinar by CG America
Presenter: Dr. Hien Ngo
Tue 8/17/10 7:00 PM ET
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Reserve Your Seat Now »
Success in the prevention and management of caries depends on the effective management or disruption of biofilm. The challenge is to understand the environmental conditions in which oral health intervention and products can be effective. The clinical management of caries in relation to recent findings about the behavior of biofilms will be addressed in this live webinar.
Upcoming Live CE Webinar by CG America
Presenter: Dr. Hien Ngo
Tue 8/17/10 7:00 PM ET
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Reserve Your Seat Now »
Success in the prevention and management of caries depends on the effective management or disruption of biofilm. The challenge is to understand the environmental conditions in which oral health intervention and products can be effective. The clinical management of caries in relation to recent findings about the behavior of biofilms will be addressed in this live webinar.
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