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Requirements for License Renewal

For every two year license renewal period, Maryland Registered Dental Hygienists are required to complete the following:

Thirty credit hours of continuing education bi-annual to be completed by December 31st .

Two credit hours are mandatory on Infection Control, following OSHA standards

(NEW!!!) Two credit hours of Board approved Abuse and Neglect as related to Maryland Law to be completed every othe license renewal period.

Current CPR certification such as the American Heart Association level 'C', must be maintained. However, certification is not included in the total thirty credit hours.

Maintain at least 150 hours of clinical practice every three years.

MainA licensee who has received a license within 6 months after graduation is not subject to the continuing education requirememnts for the first renewal cycled following initial licensure.

The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners has passed a new regulation for Registered Dental Hygienists that goes into effect for the renewal year of 2005. All licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education to renew their license. Fifteen hours may be self-study or on-line courses. F or more information on this new regulation please contact the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.

 

Maryland Dental Hygiene Programs

Allegany College of Maryland Dental Hygiene Program

Baltimore City Community College Dental Hygiene Program

University of Maryland Dental Hygiene Program

 

Continuing Education Courses

Many of the following continuing education courses are free to members through the HCDHA. Participants must register at least three days before the meeting by phone, e-mail or online to the contact person, unless otherwise noted. An additional $5 charge will be assessed at the door if participants have not pre-registered.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010~

"New Products Seminar"

2 CEU'S

Our kick-off meeting is always a hit with dinner and learning about various new dental products.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing your company over good food and continuing education!

 

Location- Hilton Hotel
Columbia, Maryland.
410-997-1060

Time-
6:00pm-9:00pm, Registration and dinner Meeting
cash bar.

Cost- Members $30, Potential Members $50
Cash Bar. Make checks(preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP-Register Online or call Bonnie Kirschbaum 410-381-4730; Bonnie Kirschbaum by September 6, 2010.** No walk-in registration.**



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Saturday, October 9, 2010~ New York City Bus Trip, Departure at 7AM;

"Red, White and Ooh!"
featuring Melissa Mulreany, DDS

2 CEU'S

Members: $65; All others: $100
Register w/payment by mail or contact Bonnie Kirschbaum 410-381-4730; redtandem2@verizon.net. Make checks payable to HCDHA and mail to PO Box 41; Columbia, MD 21045



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Wednesday, October 20, 2010~

"Celiac Disease and the Oral Impact"
featuring Maura Ordovensky, RDH
2 CEU'S

Location- Hawthorn Center in
Hickory Ridge Village
6175 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD
410-730-7327

Registration- 6:30pm

Time- 7:00pm-9:00p
m

Cost- Members free
Potential Members $35
Make checks (preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP- Register Online or call Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum, by October 12, 2010.


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Monday, December 6, 2010~

"Orthodontics Today- From the Benefits of 3-D Imaging to Updates in Treatment"
featuring Tai Saini, DDS
2 CEU'S

Location- Hawthorn Center in
Hickory Ridge Village
6175 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD
410-730-7327

Registration- 6:30pm

Time-7:00pm-9:00pm


Cost- Members-free
Potential Members $35
Make checks (preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP- Register Online or Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by November 25, 2010.

 

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Saturday, January 22, 2011~ Breakfast Meeting!

"Drugs in Dentistry Update Including Herbals, Anti- Oxidants and Nutraceuticals"
featuring Dr. Richard Wynn, DDS
4 CEU'S

Location- Hilton Hotel
Columbia, Maryland.
410-997-0169

Time-
8:00am-9:00a: registration and breakfast.
9:00am-1:00pm. Speaker

Cost- HCDHA members, HCDA members, their Dental Assistants and Office Staff will be $45
Potential Members $65.00.Make checks (preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP-Register Online or Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by January 20, 2010. No walk-in registration.



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Thursday, February 24, 2011~

“Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified”
featuring Allisyn Pletch, RN, MS
2CEU'S

Location- Hawthorn Centerin
Hickory Ridge Village
6175 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD
410-730-7327

Registration- 6:30pm
Time-7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost- Members-free
Potential Members $35
Make checks (preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP- Register Online orBonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by February 20, 2011.

 

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011~

“Infection Control and Regulatory Compliance"
featuring Melissa Mulreany, D. D. S.
2 CEU'S

Location- Wilde Lake Interfaith Center
Columbia, MD 21044
410-730-7920

Registration
- 6:30pm
Time-
7:00pm-9:30pm- lecture begins promptly at 7:00pm

Cost- Members of HCDHA and HCDA -$10
Potential Members and Office Staff- $35 Make checks (preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP- Register Online or Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum Registeration by March 9, 2011.

 

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011~
"Mid- Atlantic P.A.N.D.A."(Prevention Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness)
Speaker TBA
2CEU'S

Location- Hawthorn Center in
Hickory Ridge Village
6175 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD
410-730-7327

Registration- 6:30pm
Time- 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost- Members-Free,
Potential Members $35
Make checks (preferred method) payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045, or pay online. Please pay in advance!

RSVP- Register Online or Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by April, 11, 2011.

 

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Friday, May 13, 2011~

"The Systemic Impact of Periodontal Disease: What Does It Mean for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, Hygienists and All The Health Professions?"

Speaker: Casey Hein
6 CEU'S

***Please note that a $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for any refunds paid by credit card.

Location-Hilton Hotel
Columbia, MD
410-997-0169

Registration & breakfast- starts at 8:00- 9:00am
Course begins promptly at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Continental breakfast will be served and a
hot buffet lunch will be provided.

Register by Mail- make checks out to
HCDHA and return to: HCDHA,
PO Box 41, Columbia, MD 21045.

Refund Policy- A $25 administrative fee will be issued for all unpaid returned checks. A $25 administrative fee will be charged for refunds paid by credit card.

 

Member Cost-
ADHA/MDHA/HCDHA : $
ADA/MSDA/HCDA: $

Pre-registration till 5/10/11. Please call Bonnie Kirshbaum after the 13th if needed.

Degree Completion Students (Members of ADHA): $. Lunches are on your own.

No Confirmation will be sent. Participants will be notified only if courses are sold out. Make a copy of your form for your records.

Questions?? email Bonnie Kirschbaum at redtandem2@verizon.net or
410-381-4730.

 

 

   

HCDHA is collecting old cell phones with chargers to donate to the Howard County Police Department for emergency 911 usage by residence without service. Please feel free to bring with you to our meetings!

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