Dental Education Courses

Educational Opportunities from MSDA

To register, mail or fax the registration form accompanied by payment to the MSDA, or register online at www.msda.com. For information, contact the MSDA office at 410-964-2880

Unless otherwise noted, courses are held at the MSDA office, 6410 F Dobbin Rd., Columbia, MD. To register, mail or fax the registration form to MSDA, accompanied by payment.
For information, call MSDA at 410-964-2880 or visit our WEB SITE: www.msda.com
The views of the speakers do not necessarily reflect the views of the Maryland State Dental Association
The Maryland State Dental Association is an ADA CERP Continuing Education Recognized Provider.
Non-Member Dentists Add $100.00 per seminar to the member dentist fee.
Auxiliary pays the same fee as their employer (ie-If their employer is a non member, they pay the non member rate.)
Auxiliary staff may join the MSDA for $50 annually and pay member rates for all courses.
Please note our cancellation policy on the Registration Form.

**** License Renewal Guidelines ***

The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners now requires that ALL 30 CE credits must be obtained by December 31 of the year PRIOR to the license expiring. If a license expires on June 30, 2008 then all CE credits to qualify for renewal must be taken by December 31, 2007. The Licensees may still request, in writing a six month extension, but all CE credits must be obtained on or before the expiration date of the license (June 30). Questions??? Call the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners at 410-402-8501.

DENTAL EDUCATION - LIST OF COURSES

8 Hour Radiation Safety Update (8 CE Credits)

This course satisfies the Maryland 8-hour requirement for recertification for dental assistants. It is an overview of dental radiography for dentists and hygienists desiring to update their skills.

Fees: $155 MSDA Members

$255 Non Member
* Fee Includes lunch

Instructor: Ron Holderman, DDS, Ed.D, FAGD

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

Note: Dates are tentatively scheduled and may be changed in the future.

Dates:

July 15, 2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
August 19, 2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
September 16, 2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
October 14, 2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
November 18, 2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
December 16, 2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
January 20, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

CPR Renewal for Healthcare Providers (Relicensure Requirement)

Course is designed for all members of the dental team who need to renew CPR requirements for relicensure. CPR Instructors are affiliates of the American Heart Association (AHA). Held at MSDA classroom facility.

*Please review the AHA current manual prior to attending class. Updates will be given. If you are need of an updated manual, please call the MSDA office and we will give you a source for aquiring this manual.

Fees: $100 MSDA Member
$200 Non member

Instructor: Kay Hickman

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

Dates:

November 13, 2009 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Expanded Functions (General Dentistry and/or Orthodontics as permitted by Maryland Law)

Prerequisites:
1. High School Graduate or Equivalent
2. Verification and commitment letter from employing dentist (All clinical practice takes place at the student's place of employment.)
3. Experience in a dental office to participate in the course.
4. Have a working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, dental terminology and basic infection control.

Certificates of Completion granted at successful completion of course. There is a $10.00 fee for replacement certificates.
Radiology certification preferred, but is not mandatory.
Successful completion of this course prepares the assistant for the Maryland Board Qualification Examination (QDA\QOA).

Instructor: Dr. Ron Holderman, DDS

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

Other Course Locations:

Carroll Community College: Contact: Ellen Cornelius 410-386-8122

Chesapeake College: Contact Karen Bailor at 410-822-5400, Ext 704.

Souther Maryland Dental Society (College Park) Contact: Janice Farber 301-345-4196

For courses at Carroll or Chesapeake, please register with the institution.

Three options are available for this course. Dates and pricing vary depending on the course.

GENERAL DENTISTRY and ORTHODONTICS (16 Sessions, 48 hours)

Course Start and End Date listed below. This course runs on Thursday and Friday evenings for 8 weeks. Please call the MSDA at 410-964-2880 for a complete listing of all course dates.

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fees: $955 MSDA Members ; $1005 Non Members

GENERAL CHAIRSIDE ONLY (12 Sessions, 36 hours)

Course Start and End Date listed below. This course runs on Thursday and Friday evenings for 8 weeks. Please call the MSDA at 410-964-2880 for a complete listing of all course dates.

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fees: $765 MSDA Members ; $815 Non Members

ORTHODONTICS ONLY (12 Sessions, 36 hours)

Course Start and End Date listed below. This course runs on Thursday and Friday evenings for 8 weeks. Please call the MSDA at 410-964-2880 for a complete listing of all course dates.

Time: 6:45 to 9:45 PM

Fees: $765 MSDA Members ; $815 Non Members

Course dates below are for the Columbia location only.

Dates:

July 16, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
September 24, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
November 19, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM

Infection Control Diseases Update (2 CE Credits)

Review and update your Dental Infection Control Program to

ensure continued compliance with the CDC Guidelines for

Infection Control, while earning mandatory continuing

education for dental relicensure. This course also fulfills the

MOSH mandated employer annual training and the state board

approved inflection control credit for radiation techs.

Fees: $75 MSDA Members; $175 Non Members

Instructor: Dr. Melissa Mulreany, DDS

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

Note: This course immediately follows a CPR for Dental Providers Course. For any attendee who wishes to attend both courses, there will be a complimentary lunch served at 12:30 PM, after CPR is completed.

Dates:

November 13, 2009 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Introduction to Basic Dental Assisting (Chairside)--A Howard Community College Course

***Note: This course is a Howard Community College Course, which is held at the Maryland State Dental Association.***

The students, upon successful completion of the course, will have job entry-level skills as a Dental Assistant and will receive a certificate of completion.

Prerequisite:
1. High School graduate or equivalent
2. People oriented
3. A Team Player
4. An interest in dentistry!

Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Time: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Fees: $825 Total

Instructor: Rose Morgan, CDA

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

This is a non-credit course offered by HCC's Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development. For more information for this course, please contact Regina Roberts at 410-772-4944 or visit http://coned.howardcc.edu/registration_and_payment/How_to_Register.html

This course is also given by:
Carroll Community College Contact Ellen Cornelius 410-386-8122

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Week 1 History of Dentistry, Dental Anatomy, Dental Laws & Ethics, the Dental Team, Dental Terminology, and Preventive Dentistry.

Week 2 OSHA, Infection Control, Disinfection and Sterilization

Week 3 Basic Instruments, Equipment and Office Familiarization, Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials, Dental Specialists

Week 4 Alginate Impressions, Identification of Impression Trays

Week 5 Clinical Assisting and Four Handed Dentistry

Week 6 Lab Session

Week 7 HIPAA Regulations, People and Dentistry, Interoffice Responsibilties

Week 8 Job Recruitment Skills and Final Exam

Dates listed below are for the Howard Community College course only.

Dates:

September 11, 2009 01:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Next Level of Root Canal Therapy: Lecture and HANDS ON Training (7 CE Credits)

A participating dentist should expect to learn the most updated information on the newest NiTi rotary systems, intra-canal vacuum techniques and diagnostic elements in Endodontics. Course outines include: diagnosis, bio-mechanical prep, activated irrigation, removal of smear layer, cancal sealer distribution, obturation, advanced trouble shooting. Hands On portion will include: Digital radiography, Apex locators, table mounted dental units for high/low speed motors and ultrasonic units, electric endodontic motors with contra angles and NiTi files, warm condensation- portable obturation units, gutta percha cones and paper joints, 3D animations, video presentations, and projection.

Fees: $250 MSDA Member, $350 Non Members

Instructor: Dr. A. Utku Ozan, DDS, MS

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

Dates:

August 21, 2009 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Oral Radiography Techniques

Prepares dental assistants who are employed in a dental office to sit for the DANB Dental Radiation Health and Safety Certification exam.
All clinical practice takes place at the student’s place of employment. This class prepares dental assistants who are employed in a dental office to sit for the DANB Dental Radiation Helath and Safety Certification Exam.

Prerequisites:
1. High school graduate or equivalency,
2. Letter from the employing dentist verifying employment and a commitment to your direct clinical supervision.
3. Must have working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, basic infection control and basic dental terminology.

Dates: 1. June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8

2. August 3, 10, 17, 24, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2

3. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fees: $525 MSDA Members ; $575 Non Members

Instructor: Dr. Ron Holderman, DDS

Location:   MSDA Office, Columbia, MD
           Other Course Locations:
                Carroll Community College:
                September 12-November 14; 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
                Contact: Ellen Cornelius at 410-386-8122

Chesapeake College: Contact Karen Bailor at 410-822-5400, ext 704

Southern Maryland Dental Society (College Park) Contact Janice Farber 301-345-4196

Please register with the institution.

Pathway I
18 years of age
o 3 months (300 hours) full time in clinical setting in dental office
o Basic dental assisting course.
o Must be employed in dental office for direct clinical supervision.

Pathway II
o Basic dental assisting course prior to Board approved radiology course (18 years of age for Radiology), not to be taken concurrently.
o Must be employed in dental office for direct clinical supervision, unless classroom facility offers hands on Clinical.

Certificates of Completion will be granted upon successful completion of course. There is a $10.00 fee for replacement certificate.

Dates listed below are for the Columbia location only.

Dates:

June 23, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
August 3, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
September 22, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM

Participation Course Policy:

In accordance with the American Dental Association CERP standards, enrollment in participation courses will be limited to provide an appropriate instructor/attendee ratio to ensure that close supervision and adequate direct interchange takes place between course participants and instructors.

Financial Support Disclosure Policy:

It is policy of the Maryland State Dental Association, in accordance with the American Dental Association CERP standards, to disclose the name of any organization or agency providing financial or other support (and the nature of the support) for all courses provided by the MSDA.

Balance View of All Therapeutic Options:

The above presenters and presentations will provide a balance view of all therapeutic options. If trade names of commercial products are used during the presentation those of several companies will be presented rather than the product of a single sponsoring company.

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