Dental Education Courses

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.  **Fee Includes Lunch

Fees: $155 MSDA Members /   $255 Non Members

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

Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

***January course has been canceled due to poor attendance. Please see February course date. ***

• March 17, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• April 14, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• May 19, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• June 16, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• July 14, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• August 18, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

A thorough review in principles of respiratory etiquette, to lessen the spread of colds and flu, as well as steps that may be taken to reduce the impact of potential pandemic influenza, such as bird or swine flu. Emphasis will be placed on compliance issues pertaining to the new CDC guidelines and how a practical, cost effective “safe workplace” can be achieved into the next millennium. This course fulfills CDE requirements for infection control and requirements for annual OSHA training.

Fees:                             $100 MSDA Members   $200 Non Members
Instructor:                      Louis DePaola, DDS, MS
Refreshments:            Breakfast and beverages

***Note: If this course is taken in addition to the CPR or PANDA course scheduled on the same day, the fees will be reduced to $75 per course for MSDA Members and $175 per course for Non Members.

• March 12, 2010 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• May 7, 2010 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Many diseases (such as influenza, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, SARS, tuberculosis as well as the common cold) are transmitted by infected respiratory droplets that may become disseminated when people sneeze, cough, laugh or exhale. This program will review the pathogenesis of the most common infectious respiratory diseases and recommend ways that the potential spread could be minimized in the dental office. Particular emphasis will be placed on the pathology, management and prevention of influenza A H1N1 (swine flu), avian influenza (bird flu) and other potential pandemic agents.

Fees:                      $100 MSDA Members    $200 Non Members

Instructor:             Louis DePaola, DDS, MD 

• March 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• May 7, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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).

Fee:                $100 MSDA Members  $200 Non Members                                                                                        Instructor:       Kay Hickman                          

Location:            MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD 
Refreshments: Light snacks and beverages 

***Note: If this course is in addition to the PANDA or Infection Control courses presented on the same day, the course fees reduce to $75 each for MSDA Members and $175 each for Non Members. ***

• March 12, 2010 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
• May 7, 2010 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Designed to educate dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and staff about the problems of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect and human trafficking. Aims to teach participants how to recognize the indicators or this kind of abuse and inform them of their legal and ethical responsibilities reporting and referring victims. This course satisfies the 2 credit requirement for
relicensure. (Requirement begins with those who are renewing their licenses for 2011.)

                         
Fee:                $100 MSDA Members                             $200 Non Members   
                        $75 MSDA Members (See Below)        $175 Non Members    (See Below)
Instructor:      Charles Doring, DDS (March)               Craig Schneider, DDS (May)
Location:        MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD
Refreshments:  Light snacks and beverages    

Course Fees: This course is being offered on the same day as CPR and two infection control courses entitled “Pathogenesis of Infectious Respiratory Diseases” and “What’s Bugging You? What’s New in Infection Control?” If a registrant attends two or more of these courses, they will pay $75 per course, instead of $100 per course---a savings of $25 per course.

• March 12, 2010 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
• May 7, 2010 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Using the clinical information obtained after performing 2250 head and neck examinations on Virginia patients, the identity of the top thirty most frequently found abnormalities was compared to the data published in J.A.D.A after its review of 23,616 oral examinations. The findings were very similar and comparable. This course will review the 30 most common soft tissue abnormalities of the oral cavity with emphasis placed on the diagnosis, management and treatment of these lesions. Mastering these 30 common lesions will allow the oral health care professional to handle over 93% of the oral mucosal problems that could appear in the office.

Fee:                      $150 MSDA Members   $250 Non Members
Instructor:            James Burns, DDS, Assoc Dean and Chairman VCU
Location:             MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD
Refreshments:   Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM and will continue throughout the morning. Lunch will be served from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for those attending the course below as well.

• March 26, 2010 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Have you ever wondered which “funny looking _______ (teeth, lips, tongue, palate face, etc) are developmental instead of environmental and how do you manage these defects? This course will review the common developmental alterations of teeth including the wrong number of teeth, wrong size/shape and imperfect structure (detinogenesis imperfect, amelogenesis imperfect, dentin dysplasia). Additionally, developmental cysts of jaws along with defects of the soft/hard tissues (clefts, pits, macroglossia, fissured tongue, tori, Eagle’s syndrome, etc) will be discussed. When needed and necessary, treatments options will be offered.

Fee:                      $150 MSDA Members   $250 Non Members
Instructor:            James Burns, DDS, Assoc Dean and Chairman VCU
Refreshments:   Lunch will be served from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for those attending the above course as well. Snacks are served throughout the day.

• March 26, 2010 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

This course is sponsored by Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and Donated Dental Services.

Are you unsure about how to treat people with developmental and other disabilities? Find out how. Understand the implications of these conditions for dental treatment. Learn about treatment planning, prevention, clinical tips and tracks and social and legal considerations. Learn how you can have a more rewarding life as an oral health professional by incorporating people with special needs into your practice.  Participants will be able to: Describe the implications for oral health for a number of health conditions, plan dental treatment with full consideration of an individual’s medical, physical and social conditions, describe methods of incorporating people with disabilities into a dental practice.

Date/Time:   April 23, 2010    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fee:               $50 MFDH/DDS (For volunteers of Donated Dental Services)
                       $150 MSDA Members   $250 Non Members
Instructor:     Paul Glassman, DDS, MA, MBA (Univ Pacific School Dentistry)
Location:      MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD
                       Breakfast and Lunch will be served.

• April 23, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

The drugs have changed and so have the rules, regs and standards. Fearful children, anxious adults and uncooperative geriatric patients all need to be seen but, may require some sedation. This course reviews nitrous oxide and oral drugs that can be given to safely and successfully manage these patients in your office. Tips and techniques garnered from our 30,000 cases will be demonstrated, discussed and shared.

Fee:                        $100 MSDA Members   $200 Non Members
Instructor:              Harvey Levy, DMD, MAGD
Location:               MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD
Refreshments:    Breakfast and light snacks

• May 14, 2010 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

An overview of dental lasers with special emphasis on clinical applications. A section of this course will be hands on participation for all attendees on the safe and effective use of dental lasers.

Note: Attendees should bring their own loupes and hands free illumination source.

Fee:                     $250 MSDA Members   $350 Non Members
Instructor:           Mitchell Lomke, DDS
Location:            MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD
Refreshments:   Light snacks and beverages

• June 18, 2010 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

***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!

• April 2, 2010 01:30 PM - 06:30 PM

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. March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 (Tuesdays)
              2. May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 2 (Wed), 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 (Mondays)
              3. June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 (Tuesdays)

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.

• March 16, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
• May 3, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
• June 8, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM

Prerequisites: 

1. High School Graduate or Equivalent
2. Letter from the employing dentist verifying employment and commitment to your direct clinical supervision. 
3.  Experience in a dental office 
4.  Have a working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, dental terminology and basic infection control.
5. Radiation certification preferred, but not mandatory

Instructor: Ron Holderman, DDS
Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MD

***Three options are available for this course. Dates and prices for each vary depending on selection. Please see listings below.

1. General Dentistry and Orthodontics (16 Sessions, 48 hours)   
 
 Dates:  1.  April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
               2.  May 27, 28, June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
                    *Thursdays and Fridays
 Time:    6:45 PM – 9:45 PM       
 Fees:    $955 Members / $1005 Non Members   
                              . 
2. General Dentistry Only (Chairside)  (12 Sessions, 36 hours)
      
 Dates: 1.  April 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 22, 29, 30, May 6, 13, 14, 20
              2.  May 27, 28, June 3, 10, 11, 17, 24, 25, July 1, 8, 9, 15
                  *Thursdays and Fridays
 Time:   6:45 PM – 9:45 PM      
 Fees:  $765 Members   /   $815 Non Members  
   
3. Orthodontics Only          (12 Sessions, 36 hours)

 Dates:  1. April 1, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 29, May 6, 7, 13, 20, 21
               2. May 27, June 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, 24, July 1, 2, 8, 15, 16
                   *Thursdays and Fridays
 Time:   6:45 PM – 9:45 PM      

 Fees: $765 Members / $815 Non Members 
           
Certificates of Completion granted at successful completion of course. There is a $10.00 fee for replacement certificates.

Other Course Locations:  Please register with the institution.
Carroll Community College:     Contact:     Ellen Cornelius        410-386-8122
Chesapeake College:                Contact:     Karen Bailor     410-822-5400 ext 704
Southern Maryland Dental Society   (College Park) Contact:      Janice Farber      301-345-4196

• November 19, 2009 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
• April 1, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
• May 27, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM