Dental Education Courses
Educational Opportunities from MSDA
- Printable Registration Form - PDF
- 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
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- 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 ***
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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
- 1. 8 Hour Radiation Safety Update (8 CE Credits)
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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. ***
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Dates:
- August 18, 2010 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- DA 1. Introduction to Basic Dental Assisting (Chairside)--A Howard Community College Course
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***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: TBD: Please Contact HCCTime: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fees: $825 Total
Instructor: Rose Morgan, CDA
Location: MSDA Classroom, Columbia, MDThis 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.htmlThis 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 SterilizationWeek 3 Basic Instruments, Equipment and Office Familiarization, Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials, Dental SpecialistsWeek 4 Alginate Impressions, Identification of Impression TraysWeek 5 Clinical Assisting and Four Handed DentistryWeek 6 Lab SessionWeek 7 HIPAA Regulations, People and Dentistry, Interoffice ResponsibiltiesWeek 8 Job Recruitment Skills and Final Exam
Dates listed below are for the Howard Community College course only.Dates:- September 10, 2010 01:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- DA 2. Oral Radiography Techniques
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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. July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 (Mondays)
2. September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Tuesdays)
3. November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, January 3, 10,17, 24 (Mondays)4. December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 (Tuesdays)Time: 6:45 - 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 410-386-8122Chesapeake 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.
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Dates:- July 26, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
- September 14, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
- November 1, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
- December 7, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
- DA 3. Expanded Functions (General Dentistry and/or Orthodontics as permitted by Maryland Law)
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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 mandatoryInstructor: 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. July 22, 23, 29, 30, August 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, September 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 242. September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
*Thursdays and Fridays
Time: 6:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Fees: $955 Members / $1005 Non Members
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2. General Dentistry Only (Chairside) (12 Sessions, 36 hours)
Dates: 1. July 22, 23, 29, August 5, 6, 12, 19, 20, September 9, 16, 17, 232. September 30, October 1, 7, 14, 15, 21, 28, 29, November 4, 11, 12, 18
*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. July 22, 29, 30, August 5, 12, 13, 19, September 9, 10, 16, 23, 24
2. September 30, October 7, 8, 14, 21, 22, 28, November 4, 5, 11, 18, 19
*Thursdays and Fridays
Time: 6:45 PM – 9:45 PMFees: $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
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Dates:- July 22, 2010 06:45 PM - 09:45 PM
- September 30, 2010 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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