Continuing Dental Education
September 2017
Subject Area: Dental Assisting
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.
October 2017
Subject Area: Travel Programs
Join us on a hunt for the northern lights and all of the adventure Iceland has to offer!
Kumar Subramanian, DDS, MSD
Hannah Hays, MD
Erin McKnight, MD, MPH
Anthony Young, PhD
The Ohio Union
This year’s event will feature a diverse group of expert speakers discussing important issues related to dental practices and prescription drug abuse. Topics include street drugs, screening techniques, pharmacology of pain medications, pain management and the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS).
Rafat Amer, BDS, MS
Postle Hall
Boucher Room (3089B)
Hands-On: Limited Attendance
This advanced course in anterior composites will introduce participants to the theory and practical implementation of successful anterior restorations. Through a series of lectures, videos and hands-on exercises, participants will learn step-by-step protocols for creating beautiful, natural-looking direct composite restorations.
Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD
Sonya Kalim, DMD
The Blackwell Inn (OSU Campus)
Hands-on: Limited Attendance
Cone beam CT has transformed the practice of dentistry. This course will address recent advances in CBCT imaging and how to incorporate these into the dental practice for optimal patient care. The technology as well as the practical uses of CBCT for improving diagnosis and treatment planning in various fields of dentistry will also be discussed. Participants will be able to get a better understanding of CBCT anatomy and anatomical variations. Image interpretation, writing CBCT reports, as well as medical legal issues will also be addressed. Participants will gain hands-on experience using CBCT software while being guided through proper CBCT interpretation using clinical cases. (All participants are required to bring a laptop computer – see requirements on website.)
Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS
Hany Emam, BDS, MS
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
This course meets the Ohio State Dental Board 6 hour CE requirement for Dental Hygienists to become eligible to administer nitrous oxide sedation, and for Dental Assistants to monitor nitrous oxide sedation. All participants are required to pass a written exam.
Subject Area: Orthodontics
Laura Iwasaki, DDS, MS, PhD
Jeffrey Nickel, DMD, MS, PhD
Biomedical Research Tower (OSU Campus)
Attendees of this lecture will be able to:
- Recognize how linking mechanics and biology can improve predictions about the speed of orthodontic tooth movement
- Define component factors that contribute to the speed of tooth movement in humans
- Recognize how linking mechanics and biology may improve predictions about who will develop temporomandibular disorders
- Define component factors that contribute to mechanobehavioral scores and how these are measured for personalized TMJ assessment
- Distinguish differences between sub-groups of people with and without temporomandibular disorders
Chris Waliski 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.
November 2017
Tanya Gure, MD
Patrick M. Lloyd, DDS, MS
Joyce Palik, DDS, MS
Michael Strayer, DDS, MS
Biomedical Research Tower (OSU Campus)
This program will address the complex and unique challenges a general practitioner will face when treating the burgeoning Baby Boom population (Geriatric and Special Needs patients). By 2030, more than one-fifth of Americans will be over the age of 65. Dentists, hygienists, and assistants who treat these populations will gain valuable knowledge and insight into the complex world of the “new” Geriatric & Special Needs patient in your general practice.
Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD
John Kalmar, DMD, PhD
Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Ted Teknos, MD
This symposium will present a variety of oral and maxillofacial conditions encompassing both soft tissue and bony lesions that are encountered in general and specialty dental practices. Participation in this course is an excellent way to improve both diagnostic skills and patient management strategies of many oral diseases.
December 2017
Subject Area: Dental Hygiene
Michele Carr, RDH, MA
Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS
Catherine Flaitz, DDS, MS
The Fawcett Center (OSU Campus)
More details coming soon!
Denise Kissell, BSDH, MPH, EFDA
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
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.
Subject Area: Dental Hygiene
Michele Carr, RDH, MA
Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
In the State of Ohio, dental hygienists are now able to practice under certain conditions (e.g., in nursing homes, head start programs) without the dentist present. Dentists and dental hygienists must apply for an OHASP permit and numerous requirements must be met for this to happen. This course will review all of the requirements necessary to obtain an OHASP permit and update the participants on the populations that can be treated as well as record keeping and infection control updates.
This program meets the requirements for dental hygienists and dentists to work collaboratively to treat persons in public health facilities under the Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP).
This course includes four hours of self-paced coursework to be completed prior to the December 2nd classroom session.
Damian Lee, DDS, MS
Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD
Postle Hall
Boucher Room (3089B) / Lab
Hands-On: Limited Attendance
Dental implant therapy is becoming very predictable and successful in both surgical and restorative aspects. Becoming competent in the phases of diagnosis, treatment planning and restoring dental implants is a must for all practitioners.
Designed for new dentists, or as a review for experienced practitioners, this course is presented at an introductory level to increase comfort and confidence in providing implant care to patients.
The Ohio Union
Join us for this fast-paced last chance CE opportunity. The course features a series of 60 minute sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to your daily practice.
More information coming soon
Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD
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.
January 2018
Subject Area: Dental Hygiene
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.