The Productive Practice

The Productive Practice: When Proficiency Meets Efficiency Share

1 CEU by Dona Gabzdyl, RDH, BS, MBA

Description
Statistics show how job burn-out can lead to underperformance and inefficiency in the dental practice. Inadequate planning can lead to unfavorable patient outcomes including running behind and mismanaging your patients' needs. When a hygienist is working at an optimal level, job performance and customer/patient satisfaction is ultimately increased. Discover effective strategies on how to empower the team to create an optimal clinical experience before, during and after the patient appointment.

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CE Courses are complimentary for all Friends of Hu-Friedy members. Membership is FREE and the benefits are priceless : )

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).

ADHA free CE courses

Each of the following continuing education courses is offered via the ADHA and provides either 1 or 2 CE hours. Additional courses can be found on the site for  $15 (ADHA members) or $30 (non-members), with the exception of course noted below which are provided at no charge.

The courses consist of self-paced modules followed by a post test. To begin, simply click on the Course Number. Follow the program instructions to complete the module, post-test and submit payment. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive confirmation of your CE hours within 6 weeks via email.

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Becky Robinson  mailto:BeckyR@adha.net
(312) 440-8937


(Course 21) Free course!
Diabetes Mellitus: Promoting Collaborations Among Health Care Professionals
Download the supplement (222k pdf)
Take the test: Online
Print and fax to ADHA

(Course 20) Free course!
Rationale for Comprehensive Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Review of the Clinical Evidence and Practice Protocol
Download the supplement (640k pdf)
Take the test

(Course 19) Free course!
Periodontal Diseases and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review of the Evidence and Implications for Clinical Practice
Download the supplement (563k pdf)
Take the test


(Course 18) Free course!
Osteoporosis and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.
Download the supplement (563k pdf)
Take the test

(Course 17) Free course!
Xerostomia: Recognition and Management.
Download the supplement (836k pdf)
Take the test

Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths

New CE Course By Sherry Burns, RDH, MS and Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS

 

1 CEU on line at Friends of Hu-Friedy

 

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.

 

OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this module, each participant can expect to:

1.  Define the term "retipping".
2. Identify the steps involved in "retipping" a hand instrument.
3. Describe the key features in the original manufacturing process.
4. Contrast "retipping" with the original manufacturing process.
5. Cite FDA guidelines for "retipped" instruments.
6. Identify potential risks of using "retipped" instruments.
7. .Compare the cost of "retipping" with replacing instruments.

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