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 4, 2008~ "New Dental Products" Seminar & "MDHA Well-Being and Rehabilitation Program,"speaker: Marilyn Bernas, RDH, BA.
2 CEU'S
Our kick-off meeting is always a hit with dinner and learning about
various new dental products." In addition, Marilyn Bernas will be speaking on behalf of MDHA's Well-Being and Rehabilitaiton Program which is a benefit to all members in need.
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Location-
That's Amore Restaurant
10400 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, Maryland.
410-772-5900
Time-Dinner
Meeting 6:00pm-9:00pm,
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 Bonie Kirschbaum 410-381-4730; Bonnie Kirschbaum by August 29, 2008.** No walk-in registration.**
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Monday,
October 20, 2008- “Panoramic and Cone Beam CT Interpretation" featuring Jacqueline Dailey, RDH, MS. 2 CEU'S
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Location-
Hawthorn 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 Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum, by October 17, 2008.
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Wednesday,
November 19, 2008- “Emerging Diseases and Infection Control for Dental Hygiene"- This course will cover HPV, MRSA, Hepatitis B, C, HIV and Herpes Virus. Featuring Chris Wisnom, RN. 2 CEU'S
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Location-
Hawthorn 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 Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by
November 16, 2008.
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Saturday, January 10,
2009~ “Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office" featuring Cindy Kleiman, RDH, BS. 3 CEU'S
The population in America is aging and with this comes a more medically compromised patient into the dental office. This course provides an overview of how these patients need to be evaluated prior to clinical care. Prevention and treatment of emergencies will be covered thoroughly. The entire dental team can be a vital asset in confronting a medical crisis. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own emergency kits.
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Location-
Hilton Hotel
Columbia, Maryland.
410-997-0169
Time-
Hot Breakfast Buffet served; 8:30am-9:00am registration. Meeting time 9:00am-12:00pm.
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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 Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by January 5, 2009. No walk-in registration.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009- “Local Anesthesia and the RDH," featuring Marion Manski, RDH, MS 2CEU'S
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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 orBonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by February 14, 2009. |
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Wednesday,
March 11, 2009-
“Infection Control Update,” featuring Melissa Mulreany, D.D.S.
2 CEU'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 2008 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.
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Location- Wilde Lake Interfaith Center
Columbia, MD 21044
410-730-7920
Registration starts- 6:30pm
Time- 7:00pm-9:30pm- lecture begins promptly at 7:00pm
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Cost- Members of HCDHA and HCDA-$10
Potential Members and Office Staff- $35
RSVP- Register Online or Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum Registeration by March 8, 2009.
Make checks payable to:
HCDHA and mail to PO Box 41,
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Wednesday,
April 22, 2009-"Severe Mental Health Disorders and Oral Health," featuring Lisa Knapp, RDH, BS. 2CEU'S
In order for the total health care needs of the severely mentally ill to be met, it is crucial that dental professionals be included in the interdisciplinary treatment team for the mentally ill. Dental and medical professionals need to be educated as to this population's dental need. This course offers the oral health practitioner a platform for awareness and understanding of severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bi-polar, and chronic depression through lecture including an overview of the devastating effects these illnesses have on oral health.
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Location-
Hawthorn 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 Bonnie Kirschbaum, 410-381-4730 or Bonnie Kirschbaum by April, 19, 2009.
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Friday, May 15, 2009.
"Oral Pathology for Dental Professionals," featuring Olga Ibsen, RDH, MS. 6 CEU'S
This course provides oral health professionals with the information necessary to identify different types of oral lesions which may be discovered during the patient's oral exam. Several oral lesions and conditions will be discussed using the diagnostic process of disease. The seven diagnostic methods include: clinical, radiographic, historical, laboratory, surgical, therapeutic, and differential. Examples of lesions in each category will be discussed from etiology to the prognosis of the disease, stressing the clinical and radiographic features.
Separate Flyers to be mailed in late March.
