Continuing Dental Education
April 2019
Douglas Young, DDS, EdD, MBA, MS
The Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Rd.
This course will present an overview of caries management by risk assessment, utilizing new tools such as the ADA’s Caries Classification System, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and glass ionomer cement for managing caries.
May 2019
Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH
This 4 credit hour lecture/discussion is designed to give the participant a better understanding of the causes and contributing factors of dental medical emergencies, while recognizing the signs and symptoms of possible emergencies that may occur in the dental office. The participant will be able to describe initial treatment indicated, incorporate the knowledge of prevention techniques, and state stress reduction protocols.
Pursuant to House Bill 463, this course satisfies the OSDB 4-hour CE requirement for dental hygienists, CDAs, and EFDAs to practice when the dentist is not physically present. (Additional requirements include CPR certification and one year/1,500 hours of experience for DH, and two years/3,000 hours for CDA.) See House Bill 463 for additional details.
Donald P. Lewis Jr, DDS, CFE
This seminar gives the attendee take-home, proven internal controls to safeguard their assets. This seminar is designed so attendees can empower themselves with enough knowledge to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. It also provides attendees the needed tools to recognize fraud and embezzlement and provides a step-by-step action plan for prevention and prosecution.
Sonya Kalim, DMD, MDS
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Small Group Hands-On: Limited Attendance
Current radiology certification is required to take this course.
This course offers an overview of the different types of digital imaging, including the CCD, CMOS, and PSP systems. Learn sensor placement and infection control procedures while using digital sensors, image enhancement techniques, and tips for troubleshooting errors on digital images. Participants will also take intraoral digital images on DXTTR and receive hands-on experience with image enhancement and observe intraoral and panoramic digital radiography procedures in the college’s radiology clinic.
Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
This lecture/hands-on course satisfies the 7 hour CE requirement for CDA's seeking Coronal Polishing Certification from the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB).
Following the course, participants may apply for a Coronal Polishing Certificate from the OSDB. (You may not perform this function until you have received your certificate from the board.)
Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS
Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
Designed for dental hygienists wishing to update their skills and knowledge.
June 2019
Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS
Hany Emam, BDS, MS
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Meets OSDB CE requirement for Dental Hygienists to become eligible to administer nitrous oxide sedation, and for Dental Assistants to monitor nitrous oxide sedation. The course is also appropriate for dentists looking to incorporate the use of nitrous oxide sedation in their practice or as a refresher
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Room 0005H (Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic Lab)
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
This course provides an overview of the terminology and characteristics of all teeth in the adult and deciduous dentition. The course is open to all dental professionals, but it is a mandatory prerequisite for acceptance into the EFDA Continuing Education program offered through OSU. The course will include hands-on identification of all important tooth structures (pits, fissures, fossae, cusps, ridges, contours, preparation walls and angles, etc.).
Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS
Dennis McTigue, DDS, MS
Janice Townsend, DDS, MS
The Fawcett Center (OSU Campus)
This presentation will focus on the standard of care in pediatric dentistry. Topics include office safely, managing dental injuries, and pain control in pediatric dentistry.
July 2019
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Room 0005H (Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic Lab)
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
This course provides an overview of the terminology and characteristics of all teeth in the adult and deciduous dentition. The course is open to all dental professionals, but it is a mandatory prerequisite for acceptance into the EFDA Continuing Education program offered through OSU. The course will include hands-on identification of all important tooth structures (pits, fissures, fossae, cusps, ridges, contours, preparation walls and angles, etc.).
August 2019
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH
Who should attend:
- Individuals preparing to take the EFDA certification examination administered by the CODT or CDCA.
- Current EFDA's who would like the opportunity to practice and refresh their typodont skills in a lab setting. (Practice teeth can be tailored to your needs.)
Register for one or both days.
Hany Emam, BDS, MS
​Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS
Postle Hall, OSU Campus
(Course includes 13 hours self-paced online content)
Completion of this course prepares one to take the CDCA examination required for dental hygiene local anesthesia credentialing in Ohio. Participants will complete 13 hours of on-line self-study prior to attending the 16 hour lecture and hands-on sessions. Participants will be taught in the Ohio State University College of Dentistry under the supervision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty and Dental Hygiene faculty. All participants will give and receive injections and will be asked to complete a consent form and provide proof of current vaccinations prior to attending.
Brian Partido, BSDH, MS
This course is designed to prepare the certified dental assistant to properly apply dental sealants in the dental practice. Participants should bring a sample of the sealant material used in your office and bring as many extracted teeth as you can in a sterilization pouch.
This board approved lecture/hands-on course satisfies the 8 hour CE requirement from the Ohio State Dental Board for CDA's to perform this function.
*During the clinical portion of the course, students will be both operator and patient as you will practice the techniques on a classmate.
Hany Emam, BDS, MS
Eileen Kalmar, PhD
John Kalmar, DMD, PhD
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
This course will allow interactive anatomic review utilizing traditional and fresh-like embalmed specimens to optimize application of oral, head and neck anatomy. We will focus on specific case scenarios to correlate relevant anatomy with patient examination and treatment optimization.
Clinical applications will provide practical application for general dentists and specialists in areas such as:
- Hard and soft tissue examination of the dental patient
- Diagnosis and management of orofacial compartment infections
- Nerve injury treatment options
- Cases will examine specific anatomy for challenging extraction scenarios
November 2019
Chris Walinski DDS
The Fawcett Center (OSU Campus)
Hands-On: Limited Attendance
This course will focus on diode laser technology, including Laser Physics, Laser Safety and Laser/Tissue Interaction for all laser wavelengths. Through hands-on exercises, participants will demonstrate a competency in using diode lasers to desensitize teeth, provide tissue retraction for impressions, perform simple excisional procedures and as an adjunct to conventional scaling and root planing.