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| CDPA and Infection Control bundle * |
4
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$75
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CDA | Click to purchase |
| California Dental Practice Act * |
2
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$49
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CDA | Click to purchase |
| Infection Control for License Renewal * |
2
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$49
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CDA | Click to purchase |
| Infection Control for the Unlicensed DA |
0
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$99
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CDA | Click to purchase |
| Clinical Teaching Methodology |
2
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$49-$199
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CDA | Click to purchase |
| First Smiles for the Dental Team |
1
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Free
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CDA Foundation | Click to purchase |
| The Practitioner’s Guide to CAMBRA |
2
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Free
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CDA Foundation | Click to purchase |
| Good Intentions-Bad Outcomes |
3
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TDIC | Sign up | |
| Framework for Positive and Effective Interactions |
3
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$25
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TDIC | Sign up |
| Charting the Course |
3
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$25
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TDIC | Sign up |
* = Required Course
CDPA and Infection Control bundle
A four (4) CE unit comprehensive bundle of both mandatory courses for licensees of California for Infection Control and California Dental Practice Act; meets requirements of the Dental Board of California by adhering to the CCR 1005 - Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations - and 1600 - Dental Practice Act. These two courses together will meet all mandatory educational requirements in one interactive educational experience.
These courses are available to members and non-members, have been approved by the Dental Board of California, and upon successful completion of the courses are eligible for 4 (four) Category One continuing education units.
Course tuition is $75. Participants will have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete all coursework and will be eligible for a certificate of completion. After 90 days, participants will be required to repurchase the course.
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California Dental Practice Act
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Dental Board of California by adhering to content for CDPA mandated by regulation to include California Code of Regulations 1600 and shall instruct on acts in violation of the Dental Practice Act and other statutory mandates relating to the dental practice. The course includes information on the structure of the Dental Board, governing bodies, utilization and scope of practice for auxiliaries, scope of practice for dentists, laws governing the prescribing of drugs, citations, fines, revocations and suspensions, mandatory reporter status and license renewal.
This interactive educational experience is available to members and non-members, is approved by the Dental Board of California, and upon successful completion of the course is eligible for 2 (two) Category One continuing education credits.
Course tuition is $49. Participants will have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete all coursework and will be eligible for a certificate of completion. After 90 days, participants will be required to repurchase the course.
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Infection Control for the Unlicensed DA
This CDA online course on Infection Control is for unlicensed dental assistants. This course is designed to provide the didactic background in preparation for the clinical portion of the course. This course is solely the 4 hours of didactic instruction as part of an 8 hour complete course in Infection Control. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to proceed with the preclinical and clinical portion with your course provider.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please DO NOT register for this course if you have not been directed to do so by an approved provider of " Infection Control for the Dental Assistant (8 Hours)". This MUST be taken in conjunction with an entire 8 hour course. You should be enrolled in such a course prior to taking this online class.
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Clinical Teaching Methodology
Clinical Teaching Methodology is a 2 hour course designed to fulfill requirements set forth in the California Dental Practice Act. All faculty members performing clinical evaluation are required to have completed 2 hours teaching methodology. This pertains to dental assisting courses for radiation safety, pit and fissure sealant, coronal polishing, infection control, orthodontic assistant, dental sedation assistant and registered dental assistant in extended function (RDAEF). You will learn basic teaching methodology concepts, techniques for evaluating clinical skills and criteria for selecting effective evaluation tools.
This interactive educational experience is available to members and non-members. Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate of completion will be awarded.
Course tuition is $49 for members and $199 for non-members. Participants will have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete all coursework and will be eligible for a certificate of completion. After 90 days, participants will be required to repurchase the course.
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First Smiles For the Dental Team
The purpose of this course is to improve the pediatric oral health and overall health of children, birth through 5 years old, including those with special needs, by instructing dental team members on how to screen, assess and provide preventive treatment to children, and provide anticipatory guidance on oral health to young children and their families.
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Infection Control for License Renewal
The Infection Control for License Renewal course is designed to meet requirements of the Dental Board of California for instruction by adhering to the California Code of Regulations 1005 - Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations. This course meets the mandate for license renewal of all California dental license holders and is Dental Board of California approved and is the infection control course required for license renewal for DDS, RDH and RDA. It does not meet the new 8 hour Infection Control education requirement for unlicensed dental assistants.
This highly interactive educational experience is available to member dentists, non-member dentists and ADHP staff, and serves as an excellent supplement to staff training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive 2 (two) Category One continuing education credits.
Course tuition is $49. Participants will have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete all coursework and will be eligible for a certificate of completion. After 90 days, participants will be required to repurchase the course.
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Good Intentions - Bad Outcomes
Good Intentions – Bad Outcomes addresses what to do when a bad outcome is the result of a dentist with good intentions. Through examination of actual TDIC cases, this course explores what to do when well-meaning dentists encounter patients with unrealistic expectations or dictate treatment. It also shows how important it is to take a team approach when multiple dentists treat one patient and what to do if facing employee embezzlement. After completing this course, attendees will be able to:
- Effectively communicate during the initial appointment to determine if the patient is realistic in his or her treatment expectations.
- Manage unreasonable patient treatment expectations by recognizing and reacting to warning signs.
- Agree to and implement an appropriate treatment plan without allowing the patient to dictate treatment.
- Ensure continuity of care using a team approach with staff and other treating specialists.
- Place appropriate checks and balances for employees in a business setting to avoid embezzlement.
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Framework for Positive and Effective Interactions
TDIC's claims experience shows that the way a doctor handles interactions with patients and staff directly affects the outcome of claims. Miscommunication, unexpected outcomes and lack of information can lead to serious consequences. Using actual claims as examples, Framework for Positive and Effective Interactions will give attendees practical methods for improving their interactions and enabling them to avoid or mitigate potential claims. Examples include encouraging staff to practice outside the scope of their license, firing a pregnant employee, disregarding patient complaints and apologizing without admitting liability. After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Establish and implement an office pregnancy policy to avoid discrimination and wrongful termination allegations.
- Incorporate corrective action practices to improve employee performance.
- Institute protocols when treating patients with language barriers to secure their understanding of treatment.
- Understand the importance of ensuring staff practice within the scope of their license.
- Communicate untoward results without admitting liability.
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Charting the Course
Patient records are one of the most important tools for delivering continuous, consistent care and promoting positive relations with patients. They are vital for supporting diagnostic and treatment decisions. TDIC’s claims experience reveals that the quality of patient charts often impacts case outcomes. Using actual case examples, Charting the Course explores some of the significant features of proper recordkeeping and addresses how new technology is changing the way dentists document and maintain patient records. After completing this course, you will:
- Understand that a complete patient record is more than just treatment notes
- Appreciate the importance of thorough and appropriate documentation
- Realize how recordkeeping affects continuity of care
- Understand the risks associated with allowing patients to dictate treatment
- Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of electronic recordkeeping
- Be able to implement changes to your own recordkeeping system
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The Practitioner’s Guide to CAMBRA
This course moves the practitioner from the scientific basis for Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) as presented in the February and March 2003 issues of the Journal of the California Dental Association to the practical implementation of these concepts into practice. Clinical protocols suggested in the October and November, 2007 issues of the Journal of the California Dental Association were developed by experts in the field of cariology, dental practice, academic research and successful practictioners of CAMBRA.
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