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Dental Radiology
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course lists and describes how x-rays work, how often dental radiographs should be taken,
the four types of radiation and their relevance to dentistry, the responsibilities of the dental team
members during radiographic exposure, the need for quality assurance and to relate the
significance of occupational exposure as it applies to radiographic surveys in the dental office.
This course describes the incidence, prevalence of, risk factors, typical symptoms and oral
manifestations of the disease. Recommended treatment modalities are discussed.
This course defines ergonomics as it relates to dentistry and describes the seven principles of
four-handed dentistry, the five classifications of motion and ergonomic principles for the
dentist/operator and chairside dental assistant.
This course defines restless legs syndrome, describes symptoms, relates the prevalence of
RLS and its link to dental implications, lists 4 categories of medications commonly prescribed,
special precautions that must be taken and dental therapeutic remedies for the alleviation of
RLS and associated treatment.
This course names the two new innovative mechanisms designed to improve instrument
management, describes working concept of the class B sterilizer and the requirements and prior
considerations for converting to an automatic instrument washer/disinfector. ADA’s
considerations for the instruction processing area are listed and recommendations for dental
healthcare workers safety during instrument processing are described.
This course defines, describes, lists and differentiates the types of sleep apnea and the risk
factors associated. Common signs and symptoms including dental craniofacial symptoms are
discussed. Accepted treatments, adjunct appliances and surgical techniques are described.
Implications for Treating the Pregnant Dental Patient
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course describes ADA’s recommendations for dental treatment during pregnancy,
indications for exposing radiographs on a pregnant patient, most preferred trimester for dental
treatment, categories of medications and their implications and terms pregnancy tumor,
pregnancy gingivitis and gestational diabetes and treatment implications.
This mandatory two unit course is required by the Dental Board of California for all dental
licensees seeking a renewal of their license. This course will cover the following topics: scope
of practice, license renewal requirements, legal duties of dental auxiliaries, prescription drug
regulations, violations and regulations of the California Practice Act.
This course describes the unique features and advantages to both the dental team and
patients. Current dental treatment applications available and disadvantages associated with
lasers are listed. Commonly used types of dental lasers are listed and compared.
This course describes how nitrous oxide is administered, adverse affects, personal hygiene
procedure to protect DHCWs, potential dangers with recreational use/abuse, methods and
guidelines to reduce risk and recommendations for monitoring and measurement of airborne
N20
This course defines the term, list most common causes, common indications for removal,
commonly cited reasons for prophylactic removal and most common surgical procedure.
Procedures for surgical removal are described and the potential use of stem cells harvested
from wisdom tooth pulp is related.
This course defines the term MRSA, its origins, forms of infections, risk factors for each and
common methods of transmission. CDC recommended steps to help prevent cross
contamination and guidelines to follow, how diagnosed and treatment are described.
This course describes the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and specific
dentofacial characteristics of patients with Down’s syndrome. Considerations in treating
developmentally disabled patients are listed.
This course reviews a case history in loss of attachment due to tongue piercing. It describes the
methodology used, health risks, complications and critical factors of concern to young athletes.
This course describes signs, characteristics of, obligations of dentist, causes and
manifestations of oral dental disease related to abuse and management strategies.
Hand Care and Hand Washing Technique for the Dental Team
Credits: 2
$16.00
This course describes updated CDC guidelines, related information, specific reasons and
rationale for performing procedures correctly, 12 steps of proper technique and its importance.
This course describes the uses and properties of
plaster and stone (gypsum materials) used in
dentistry; the steps required to pour and trim
study models for diagnostic purposes and case
presentation and lists the preferred chemical
disinfectant for study models.
Treating & Preventing Asthma Attacks in the Dental Office
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course discusses the rising incidence of asthma, two major contributors to morbidity and
mortality rates, common medications and their effects, emergency procedures, methods in
prevention and reduction of asthma attacks during appointments.
Detection of Precancerous and Cancerous Oral Lesions
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course describes the procedure for taking a brush biopsy and the role of computer assisted
diagnosis in the detection of precancerous and cancerous oral lesions.
Guidelines to Reduce the risk of Tuberculosis Infection
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course describes the cause and spread of TB, ways to identify and manage infected
patients, how to develop, implement and maintain TB infection control plan and policies and how
to evaluate TB infection control programs.
Mixing and Manipulation of Zinc Oxide Eugenol Temporary Cement
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course lists the necessary armamentarium required for mixing, the specific indications for
use, the necessary steps, general uses of zinc oxide in dentistry, working and setting time
required, special precautions and clean up procedures.
This course describes necessary precautionary measures, conditions under which a facility
should be closed, signs and symptoms of inhalation anthrax, the three types that infect humans
and the recommended drugs for treatment.
This course lists the usage and forms of smokeless tobacco, the harmful contents, general
effects, dental diseases and conditions of the oral cavity associated with, the diagnostic criteria
of leukoplakia/snuff dipper’s pouch and the types of oral cancers associated with smokeless
tobacco use.
This course describes the most commonly used types of gloves, acceptable eye protection and
outer protective garments, proper laundry procedures and the latest OSHA provisions.
This course lists the armamentarium required for manipulation and application, minimal
required PPE ,clean-up procedures and special considerations for working with glass ionomer
cement.
What Members of the Dental Team Need to Know about Viral Hepatitis
Credits: 3
$24.00
This course describes disease management precautions, steps required if accidental
exposure,
known routes of transmission, symptoms, common signs and risk factors.
Infection Control Techniques for Today’s Healthcare Professional
Credits: 6
$42.00
This course discusses government guidelines and
recommendations, common sources, routes of
transmission, ways to minimize risk, PPE required
and how to control the spread of infection.
This course describes potential occupational hazards related to dental bonding materials,
acrylics and acid etchant, noise levels, symptoms of hand injuries and methods to reduce or
prevent them.
This course identifies and describes potential occupational hazards, common health risks,
preventive measures and methods to reduce the potential of occupational hazards.
Calcium Hydroxide Liner: Applications in Dentistry
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course describes the use, instrumentation, manipulation and application of calcium
hydroxide, clean-up procedures and special considerations for working with calcium hydroxide
cavity liner.
This course describes the use, composition and properties of self-curing acrylic material for
fabrication of a custom tray. Criteria for an acceptable custom tray and special considerations
when fabricating a custom resin tray are listed. The four stages of polymerization and the
armamentarium and procedure for fabricating a self-curing custom resin tray are also described.
Improving Practice Efficacy with Dental Photography
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course lists and describes the applications of oral photography; compares the advantages
of traditional verses digital; discusses photographic terminology and equipment and ways to
communicate with patients and labs to increase acceptance of digital photography.
This course describes the benefits, advantages and principles of the paralleling (XCP) dental X-
ray technique. Elements of radiographic quality, necessary steps for proper film placement in
the maxillary and mandibular archs using the XCP/PID techniques are listed and discussed.
Soda in the Schools: What Dental Team Members Can Do
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course describes the role the DHCW has in educating patients about the health risks
associated with high-sugar content beverages and strategies the DHCW can take to
recommend healthful beverage choices are listed. ADA and American Academy of Pediatrics
recommended policies and strategies to eliminate or reduce sugar consumption with regard to
school vending machine contracts for “pouring rights” are discussed.
This course describes the dental healthcare worker’s responsibility in early detection through
patient screening; the steps required to examine and identify abnormal oral tissues using the
ViziLite Oral Examination System and the three newest technologies used for examination and
detection of suspicious lesions in the oral cavity.
This course lists and describes the CDC’s position; the four steps required to set protocols for
cleaning; the three types of products available to help ensure safe levels, three things the dental
office can do to ensure that water filtration products and services have been properly evaluated
and discusses the CDC’s recently released advisory on assessing dental equipment, devices
and waterlines following storm damage.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Hypersensitivity
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course lists and describes the causes of dental hypersensitivity, management and
treatment strategies including non-invasive and invasive, how to prevent and treat dental
hypersensitivity associated with at-home whitening products and methods to prevent
postoperative sensitivity in posterior composite restorations.
Helping Patients with Bad Breath: Causes of Oral Malodor and Current Methods of Treatment
Credits: 2
$16.00
This course lists the most common oral and systemic causes. Most common methods of
diagnosing halitosis are listed and described as well as currently accepted treatment for
patients seeking relief from oral malodor.
Mercury-Amalgam Safety and Hygiene for the Dental Team Member
Credits: 1
$8.00
This course addresses the use of mercury associated with amalgam restorations, ways
mercury
vapors can potentially leak, relevant facts about amalgam restorations in the US, ADA
recommended guidelines, how to handle a mercury spill and the minimum content
requirements in a mercury spill kit.
This course describes clinical procedures, current research findings and how to properly clean,
maintain and sterilize the components of the air polisher.
