DENTAL HYGIENE

DENTAL HYGIENE CONTINUING EDUCATION

SPRING 2013

Mandatory Continuing Education

On July 11, 1996, Bill 7324A was passed by the Senate and the Assembly requiring that every TRIENNIAL registration period, registered dental hygienists must complete a minimum of 24 hours of education, inclusive of the previously required mandatory child abuse and infection control training approved by the State Education Department. Farmingdale State College is an approved provider of continuing education credits in New York State for both dental hygienists and dentists; the American Academy of Dental Hygiene is the approved NYS sponsor.

Infiltration Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide

The legal change to the Dental Hygiene Practice Act that went into effect as of August 2003 expands the scope of dental hygiene to include infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide.

For more information on this certificate please see visit our website www.farmingdale.edu/dental or call 631-420-2659.

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ALL courses are open to dental hygienists and dentists.

To enroll in any of these courses, please complete and send in the registration form (pdf) . If you are unable to download the registration form, you may request one by calling the Department of Dental Hygiene Office at 631-420-2659.

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CRN # 41301 & 41303

INFECTION CONTROL and BARRIER PRECAUTIONS

Farmingdale State College has been approved by the State Education Department as a provider for the mandated Barrier Precautions and Infection Control course. Those professionals affected by this mandate include dentists and dental hygienists. This course meets the necessary requirements.

You are required to take this course every four years. The instructor has been certified by the State Education Department.

Instructor

Carol McNamara, RDH, BS

Clinical Instructional Support Specialist

Department of Dental Hygiene

Farmingdale State College

Date:

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 CRN # 41301

Time:

6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours : 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: March 7, 2013

OR

Date:

Sunday, April 7, 2013 CRN # 41303

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours: 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: March 21, 2013

CRN # 41302

DENTAL HYGIENE AND THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC LINK THE OLDER ADULT PATIENT

Over the next twenty years, dental and medical professionals will see a substantial increase in the number of patients aged 65 years or more. This presentation discusses the complexities of aging with a concentration on oral health and disease.

Upon completion of this presentation the participant will be able to:

• Describe the action and population impact of the impending "Elder Boom"

• Explain the physiological changes associated with aging

• Describe the link between oral and systemic health

• Provide oral health care considerations for the older patient

Instructor

Donna DiGioia, RDH, MBA

Adjunct Instructor - Dept. of Dental Hygiene

Farmingdale State College

Date

Sunday, March 17, 2013 CRN # 41302

Time

9:00 A.M. - Noon

Tuition

$65.00 Contact Hours: 3 CEUs:

Registration deadline: March 7, 2013

CRN # 41304

DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY: Part II

Many dental offices have moved from traditional film to digital sensors to capture tooth images. This hands-on presentation will be spent in our radiology laboratory. The objectives of this course will allow the participant to expose films using both PSP and CCD sensors; experiment with a wide variety of digital sensor holders; trouble shoot sensor placement in light of oral anatomical limitations; and manipulate digital images using Eaglesoft’s software.

Digital knowledge is required for active participation in this course.

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 10

Instructor:

Janet Gruber, RDH, MS

Associate Professor, Dept. of Dental Hygiene

Farmingdale State College

Private Practice Hygienist

Date:

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 CRN # 41304

Time

9:00 A.M. - Noon

Tuition

$75.00 Contact Hours: 3 CEUs:

Registration deadline: April 2, 2013

CRN # 41305

UNDERSTANDING THE INSURANCE CLAIMS REVIEW PROCESS

This course will provide insight into the dental insurance claims review process. We will look into the consultant's responsibilities and what they look for. As providers it is important to use the correct CDT codes when identifying the procedures performed when submitting claims to insurance companies. Some of the topics to be discussed include the importance of proper coding, proof of claim, how and when to use narratives, and unbundling. In addition, we will be reviewing numerous actual dental claims so that we that we can openly explore the implications of insurance fraud and abuse, and alternative benefits.

At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• Have a better understanding of the dental insurance claims review process

• How to expedite claims, and facilitate the appeals process

• Insurance company policies vs. contracts, and how they affect the exclusions and limitations of various dental procedures

Instructor

Dr. Martin Pokorny , practicing G.P. on LI

Clinical Assistant Professor

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine

Dental Consultant for Empire Blue Cross Blue

Shield, Prudential, and Magna Care

Has lectured extensively on various aspects of

dental insurance

Date:

Friday, April 12, 2013

CRN # 41305

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours: 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: April 4, 2013

CRN # 41306

THE CHANGING FACE OF HIV AND STDs

This course was designed to create an awareness of new research which identifies the health risk associated with the behaviors and lifestyles of the older adult. The participants will gain knowledge of the generation at risk and the change agents involved in this emerging population. Finally, an assessment of the implications for the dental team will be conducted.

Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to:

• Identify the generation at risk

• Discuss the change agents involved

Assess implications for the dental team

Instructors:

Adele Spencer, RDH, MS

Associate Professor, Dept. of Dental Hygiene

Farmingdale State College

Maria Bilello, RDH, MSPH

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Dental Hygiene

NYC College of Technology

Date:

Sunday, April 21, 2013

CRN # 41306

Time:

9:00 A.M. - Noon

Tuition:

$65.00 Contact Hours: 3 CEUs:

Registration deadline: April 12, 2013

CRN # 41307

SPANISH FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

The purpose of this brief course is to familiarize the participant with situations and vocabulary that dental professionals encounter in the course of their daily work. Practical application of structures is provided by vocabulary enrichment, role-playing situations and other communicative activities. Participants will learn about Hispanic customs and traditions relevant to health and dental care affecting Hispanics in the United States.

Upon completion of this presentation the participant will:

• Learn vocabulary related to dental care as well as parts of a tooth and mouth

• Learn courtesy expressions, and commands for when a patient is being treated

• Learn how to help a patient fill out insurance and dental forms

• Enact role-playing situations in a dental office

• Practice making and cancelling appointments

• Learn about Hispanic customs and traditions that affect dental care patients directly

Textbook: Materials will be provided by the instructor

Prerequisite:

Two years of high school Spanish or one semester college Spanish recommended

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT : 30

Instructor:

Dr. Ligia Rodriguez

Chair, Modern Language Department

Farmingdale State College

Date:

Friday, April 26, 2013

CRN # 41307

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours: 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: April 18, 2013

CRN # 41308

PEDIATRIC ORAL PATHOLOGY

This didactic course will focus on pathologic lesions of the oral soft and hard tissues that occur primarily in the pediatric age group, starting at birth. The format will be both in lecture form and as case presentations to stimulate discussion. Topics included will include infectious disease, aphthous ulcerations, developmental diseases of teeth and odontogenic and non-odontogenic neoplasms of children. Treatment modalities will be discussed as pertinent.

Upon completion of this presentation the participant will be able:

• To identify lesions of the head and neck that primarily affect children

• Develop a differential diagnosis of these lesions

• Treat the more common mucosal conditions

Instructor:

Dr. Robert D. Kelsch

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Division of Oral Pathology

Date:

Sunday, April 28, 2013

CRN # 41308

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours: 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: April 18, 2013

CRN # 41309

PROVIDE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR TOBACCO DEPENDENCE IN YOUR OFFICE

Pharmacological and psychological treatments are available for the dental professional in treating patients for smoking cessation. We will discuss how dental professionals can provide effective tobacco dependence treatment. Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• To understand the importance of pharmacological intervention for smoking patients

• To understand the importance of psychological intervention for patients who smoke

• To have an overall understanding of the benefits to helping patients quit smoking

• To provide materials and pharmacological choices that will inform dental professionals with effective interaction counseling

• To provide facts and information for successful intervention in the dental practice

Instructors

Christine Guarino, RDH

Ronald Villano, MC, LMHC, ASAC, CCH

Director/Licensed Psychotherapist

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

National Speaker and Author

Date:

Sunday, May 5, 2013

CRN # 41309

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours: 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: April 25, 2013

CRN # 41310

HARD TISSUE DISEASE MANAGEMENT: Revisiting These Topics in the 21 st  Century

This course will provide a comprehensive look at prevalent oral conditions and concerns. Included in this program is information to help your patients achieve oral health and understand the connection to their systemic health. Based on current scientific evidence, this course will present assessment strategies and therapies to manage xerostomia, erosion, caries and dentin hypersensitivity.

Upon completion of this presentation he participant will be able to:

• Describe the concept of evidence-based decision making, and list web resources for making evidence-based decisions

• Discuss the role of saliva and causes of xerostomia

• Identify prevention and treatment of oral complications of xerostomia, in addition to palliative treatment for symptom relief

• Discuss the prevalence and mechanism of dentin hypersensitivity

• After an overview of nerve depolarization for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, describe the application of evidence-based decision making in choice of a sensitivity dentifrice

• Following an overview of tubule occlusion for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, describe the evidence-based support for the choice of Pro-Argin technology as an in-office treatment option

• Differentiate between caries and acid erosion while incorporating therapies for the prevention and management of erosion, caries and dentin hypersensitivity

Instructors

Diane Peterson, RDH

Academic Relations Manager

Colgate Pharmaceuticals

Date:

Sunday, June 9, 2013

CRN # 41310

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Tuition:

$65. Contact Hours: 3 CEU’s

Registration deadline: May 30, 2013

This course is sponsored by Colgate Pharmaceuticals

REGISTRATION

To enroll in any of these courses, please complete and send in the registration form. If you do not have a registration form, you can download one from our website, www.farmingdale.edu (search – Dental Hygiene Continuing Education Registration Form) or you may request one by calling the Department of Dental Hygiene Continuing Education Office at 631-420-2659.

REFUND POLICY

All courses offered will be taught subject to sufficient enrollment. We will give a full refund if you enroll in a class that we cancel. Requests to withdraw from a course that is not cancelled by us will be honored and a refund issued only when received in writing by the Department of Dental Hygiene

five (5) business days prior to the start of the course.

Farmingdale State College

Department of Dental Hygiene

2350 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, New York 11735

Tel: 631-420-2659 Fax: 631-420-2582