IMPORTANT
To determine if this Program is right for you, contact Joyce Turcotte, RDH, M.Ed, FAADH, jturcotte@pls.org, prior to enrolling.
Registration Deadline (pending space availability) is November 6, 2023
This program is designed to update a licensed dental hygienist, clinically prepare a DH exam candidate, assist a licensed dental hygienist to meet CE license requirements, and/or assist in the reinstatement requirement of a dental hygienist with an expired license. Current philosophies, theories and practices are incorporated into an intense concentration of didactic and clinical instruction. Manikin practice is a major component of the program with individualized coaching. Appropriate instruments and equipment are provided at St. Petersburg Dental Hygiene Clinic, Pinellas Park, FL. Seating is limited. Enrollment is contingent on qualifications and state Board recommendations.
This program is accepted as a reinstatement / continuing education credit requirement by many state boards and professional licensing agencies. Some states, according to their regulations, may waive the DH clinical boards as a re-entry requirement for formerly licensed dental hygienists based upon individual case evaluation.
General topics include, but are not limited to:
•Infection Control, CDC Guidelines, OSHA, HIPAA, & Legal Issues
•Cultural Diversity, Medical History, Vital Signs, Medications, & Illnesses
•Oral Assessment & Disease Detection, Digital X-rays, & Data Collection
•Periodontal Health Assessment, AAP Current Staging & Grading
•Treatment Planning, Documentation, & Record-Keeping
•Computer Dental Software Training
•Digital Radiographic Technique & Interpretation
•Oral Health Education, Promotion, & Disease Prevention; CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment)
•Manual & Ultrasonic Instrumentation, Care, & Maintenance
•Ergonomics
•Oral & Periodontal Pathology
•Professional, Career, & Continual Learning Resources
•New Dental Products & Technologies
Teaching Methods: 50% didactic and 50% workshops and manikin practice with model with periodontal instruments. Course participants practice alongside instructors to ensure safety when using new techniques and equipment. 20+ hours of pre-requisite assignments, asynchronous learning. Periodontal models and instruments provided for practice.
Course Length: 40+ hours. Extended time is contingent on the learner’s needs/requirements.
Enrollment Acceptance Criteria:
- Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school in the United States*
- Candidate for the dental hygiene clinical boards
- State Board authorization for license reinstatement and in good standing
- Currently licensed dental hygienist seeking remediation/ CEUs.
*Exceptions may apply
Instructors: Joyce Turcotte, RDH, M.Ed., FAADH; Claudia Turcotte, RDH, MS, MSOSH; Barbara Mulholland RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Experience: current dental hygiene educators and clinical instructors with decades of teaching and clinical practice. Several instructors are also business owners, national lecturers, industry consultants, CPR instructors, experienced specialty practitioners, and university/college adjunct or full time faculty. All instructors have experience preparing foreign trained dentists for dental hygiene practice and ADEX exam.
Lodgings: Crystal Bay Hotel, St. Petersburg, FL. Group rate available.
Policies: https:/pls.org/policies
Disclosures: Joyce Turcotte RDH, M.Ed. is a key opinion leader for HuFriedy Group, Surgitel, Procter and Gamble.
Sponsor: Lunch provided by TePe. PLS recognizes the generous support of products made available by HuFriedy Group and Columbia Dentoform.
CE Provider: Professional Learning Services, LLC (PLS)
PLS is an ADA CERP recognized provider (11/1/2021– 12/31/2025). ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by state or provincial Boards of Dentistry.
PLS is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc (1/1-12/31/24). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry.
PLS is a recognized CE Provider by Florida CE Broker.
This course is designated for 40+ CEUs Check your state’s CE regulations for course acceptance.