For
every two year license renewal period, Maryland Registered Dental
Hygienists are required to complete the following:
Thirty
credit hours of continuing education starting renewal cycle 2005.
Two
credit hours are mandatory on infection control, following OSHA
standards.
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.
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. For 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.
Thursday,
September 6, 2007~ "New Dental Products" Market.
Our kick-off meeting is always a hit with dinner and learning about
various new dental products. This year representatives are
Dux Dental presenting
Lead-free aprons, colored cassettes and sterilization pouches; EKR Therapeutics presenting Gelclair and
LED Dental, Inc sells the VELscope
and other products and Premier featuring their new
"Enamelpro Varnish w/ ACP."
2 CEU's
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Location-
That's Amore Restaurant
10400 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, Maryland.
410-772-5900
Time-Dinner
Meeting 6:30pm-9:30pm,
cash bar.
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Cost-
Members $20, Potential Members $45
Cash Bar. Makes checks 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 Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639; Bridget Holmes by September 2, 2007. No walk-in registration.
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Wednesday,
October 17, 2007- “P.A.N.D.A.-Preventing Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness,” featuring Carol Caiazzo, RDH.
Carol Ciazzo, RDH, Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association Liason to the P.A.N.D.A. coallition, announced that the continuing education presentations regarding the prevention of abuse and neglect through dental awareness has expanded their lectures to now include elder abuse and domestic violence. All dental professionals practicing in the state of Maryland are mandated by statute to report suspected cases of abuse to authorities. Regular informational updates on this important aspect of our practice is key to fulfilling our responsibilities. Learn about what to look for and how to report it during this lecture.
2 CEU's
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Location-
Hawthorne Center
Hickory Ridge Neighborhood
6175 Sunny Spring
410-730-7327
Time-
7:00pm-9:00pm
Registration starts- 6:30pm
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Cost-
Members free
Potential Members $35
RSVP-
Register Online or Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639;
Bridget Holmes by
October 14, 2007.
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Monday,
November 12, 2007- “Nutrition and the Dental Patient,” featuring Dana Godbout-Laake RDH, MS, LD-N.
Participants will develop a basic understanding of functional medicine concepts, diet myths and diversity, nutrient functions, toxic metal effects, and basic nutrition strategies toward clinical application in personal and family health as well as in patient care.
2 CEU's
Donations being collected for Grassroots of Howard County. See wish list 1 and wish list 2.
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Location-
Hawthorne Center
Hickory Ridge Neighborhood
6175 Sunny Spring
410-730-7327
Time-7:00pm-9:00pm
Registration-
6:30pm
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Cost-
Members-free
Potential Members $35
RSVP-
Register Online or Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639;
Bridget Holmes or Bonnie Kirschbaum 410-381-4730; Bonnie Kirschbaum by
November 9, 2007.
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December 1, 2007~
Sponsored by the Howard County Dental Hygiene Referral Service: "The Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases: An Update on Clinical Applications," featuring Dr. Thomas Rams, M.H.S.
This course will provide a review of the microbial etiology of human periodontal diseases. Special emphasis will be placed on practical clinical application of microbiological evaluations in periodontal diagnostic risk assessment, and potential impact on optimal selection of adjunctive local and systemic chemotherapeutic agents in periodontal therapy.
A separate brochure will be mailed to Howard County Dental Hygienists and Dentists in early October.
Location-Turf Valley Resort & Conference Center, 2700 Turf Valley Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-465-1500; 1-888-TEE-TURF
Registration- starts at 8:30am
Time- 9:00am - 12:00pm
Continental breakfast will be served.
Register by Mail- make checks out to
HCDHRS and return to: HCDHRS,
4443 Doncaster Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Refund Policy- Refunds will be granted if received in writing by November 21, 2007. A $25 fee will be issued for all unpaid returned checks. |
Cost- HCDHA & HCDA members- FREE; after 10/ 31~$5
All Other Component Members- $45; after 10/31~$65.
Non-Members-$60; after 10/31, 2007~$80.
Full Time Student- $15; after 10/31~$25
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 Kristen Blair at
HCDHRS Kristen Blair or call
508-922-9238;
or Bonnie Kirschbaum at bonnie7879@comcast.net or
410-381-4730.
Registration deadline: November 24, 2007. |
Saturday, January 12,
2008~ “Special Patients,” featuring Harvey Levy DMD, MAGD.
Hygienists and general dentists are very skilled and comfortable performing procedures on cooperative patients in their offices. When patients are uncooperative or combative, hygienists and dentists cannot perform their best work, or may be unable to complete the task. Referrals are difficult for patients with special needs. This includes those who are very anxious, mentally challenged, medically compromised, autistic, combative, very young, or have Alzheimers. Practitioners might wish to consider performing these procedures while the patient is sedated in the office or asleep in a hospital or surgical center operating room. For some patients, home-bound, institution or nursing home dentistry, however limited, is the only care they can receive.
In this session we will discuss tips and tricks for treating patients under sedation in an office. We will review techniques for treating patients in alternative settings outside the traditional office. We will also share with you the protocols and procedures for general dentistry via general anesthesia, drawn from 1,000 successful operations on patients not otherwise treatable in a dental office.
**Howard County Legislators are invited to attend. Meet the people who represent you!
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Location-
That's Amore Restaurant
10400 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, Maryland.
410-772-5900
Time-
Hot Breakfast Buffet served; 8:00am-8:30am registeration. Meeting time 9:15am-12:15pm.
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Cost- $45/members; $65/non-members.
Makes checks payable to HCDHA and mail to P.O. Box 41, Columbia,
MD 21045, or pay online. Must be paid in advance!
RSVP-Register
Online or Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639; Bridget Holmes by January 9, 2008. No walk-in registration.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008- “Managing Musculo-Skeletal Injuries in Patients and Dental Health Professionals,” featuring Brian Morrison D.C.
"This course is geaerd towards management of developing or existing complaints using rehabilitation and/or prevention strategies that address biomechanical function and conditioning." 2CEU's
| Location- Hawthorne Center
Hickory Ridge Neighborhood
6175 Sunny Spring
410-730-7327
Time-7:00pm-9:00pm
Registration- 6:30pm |
Cost- Members-free
Potential Members $35
RSVP- Register Online or Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639; Bridget Holmes by February 4, 2008. |
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Wednesday,
March 12, 2008-
“Infection Control Update,” featuring Melissa Mulreany, D.D.S.
Dr. Mulreany is dedicated to developing new programs and helping health professionals navigate the challenging seas of OSHA/MOSH laws, as well as educating dental professionals on today's infectious disease issues.
This program reviews the 2007 CDC recommendations for infection control in dentistry. It describes how they are used by State Boards nationwide as an evaluation tool when responding to a complaint filed against a dental health care worker. Each CDC protocol presented includes a step-by-step description for its application in a dental setting. Adaptation of the guidelines may prevent the many pitfalls that commonly occur, potentially resulting in a disciplinary action. Practical solutions are provided to enhance both clinical and administrative practice management strategies, thereby ensuring that your office is in compliance with all CDC infection control recommendations.
This meeting is open to all Howard County Dental Association members and office staff.
New location below. Please allow enough time for parking. Classes are in session, too.
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Location- Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
ELB building, Kittleman room (#100), 1st floor.
Download campus map
Get directions from Map Quest.
Registration starts- 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
RSVP- Register Online or Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639; Bridget Holmes Registeration by March 9, 2008.
Make checks payable to:
HCDHA and mail to PO Box 41,
Columbia, MD 21045. |
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Tuesday,
April 1, 2008-"Acupunture For Oral And Craniofacial Pain and Disorders," featuring Warren Morganstein, DDS, MPH
This presentation will provide an introduction to the theories, applications and techniques of acupuncture relating to health care in general, and oral and craniofacial health care, in specific. The use of acupuncture in the treatment of oral and craniofacial pain and disorders will be discussed as well as the use of acupuncture for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck malignancies. 2 ceu's
Warren M. Morganstein received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Maryland Dental School, a Certificate from the General Practice Residency Program at the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco and his M.P.H. degree from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Morganstein joined the faculty of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1971 and served as Associate Dean from 1976 until 2005. He is presently a member of the part-time faculty and serves as the Director of the Dental School Enrichment Program and Dean's Faculty.
Dr. Morganstein received his training in Acupuncture from the Medical Acupuncture for Physician's Program conducted by the UCLA Medical School. He currently serves as a clinical faculty preceptor in the UCLA program as well as the Stanford University School of Medicine Medical Acupuncture for Physicians Program and conducts a private practice in acupuncture for oral and craniofacial pain and disorders in Towson, Maryland.
Donations are being collected for the Howard County Domestic Violence Center. Go to "How you can help" on their website.
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Location-
Hawthorne Center
Hickory Ridge Neighborhood
6175 Sunny Spring
410-730-7327
Time-
7:00pm-9:00pm
Registration begins- 6:30pm |
Cost-
Members-Free,
Potential Members $35
RSVP-
Register Online or Bridget Holmes 301-490-1639; Bridget Holmes by March 29, 2008.
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Friday, May 9, 2008.
"Contemporary Dental Hygiene Practice: Surviving and Thriving in Today's Clinical World," featuring Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, Senior Consulting Editor/ Columnist – RDH Magazine 2004 Mentor of the Year - Philips Oral Heath Care. This is an all day course. 6 ceu's
This course is brought to you in part by corporate sponsorships by
SDS Orascoptic, Young Dental and 3M ESPE.
Spectacular Raffle: Orascoptic Apollo Portable Headlight
Tickets on Sale now! One for $5, three for $10 and ten for $25. Contact Kathy Mancino for more details at 410-381-3954 or kman76@comcast.net
Hygienists of all ages are concerned about career longevity, repetitive stress injuries and burnout. A wide variety of career-robbing problems can affect practicing hygienists. Learn to prevent and combat these ergonomic issues.
This course explores clinician choices that range from simple “no or low-cost” to super high tech. From easy solutions such as cleaning the lens of the overhead light to more advanced solutions like operator magnification, ergonomic seating, advanced ultrasonic instrumentation and instrument selection.
Learn about new technologies and techniques that will put excitement back into dental hygiene practice. Come renew your professional spirit, learn how to relieve mental and physical pain and expand your clinical horizons.
• Ergonomic equipment – can it reduce your aches and pains?
• Are repetitive stress disorders inevitable or preventable?
• Selecting products that make clinical practice easier or more fun
• Explore magnification, illumination, handpieces and gloves
• Learn about contemporary power scalers
• Dealing effectively with hypersensitivity
• Understand “Stealth Polishing”
• Power brushes, hand brushes and therapeutic toothpaste – the future is here now
• In-office and home-care products that make patients say wow!
• Biofilm based dental disease – how do we treat it?
