ADAA 2004 delivering excellence in professional development for dental assistants

Dental Assistant, The, Nov-Dec, 2003

5-CE Hours with test completion. Submit test fee along with exam: $10.00 ADAA Member (test fee) $20.00 Nonmember

Basic Training: A Video Introduction to Dental Assisting

This video from the American Dental Association is a wonderful introduction to chairside dental assisting. It takes you through a typical day for a chairside assistant beginning with the morning meeting, cleaning and setting up the treatment room, ergonomics and motion economy, and responsibilities during procedures. The video addresses patient interaction, including greeting patients, taking blood pressure and reviewing medical and dental histories, handpieces and dental instruments. Types of X-rays and their machines and procedures, anesthetics, rubber dams, study models, and safety procedures and infection control are emphasized.

A self-test accompanies the book and will be graded by the ADAA. Two hours of CE credit are awarded for a successful test. A certificate of completion is provided.

ADA Video VHS or DVD $125.00 ADAA Members $187.50 Nonmember

2-CE Hours with test completion. Submit test fee along with exam: $10.00 ADAA Member (test fee) $20.00 Nonmember

Dam-It, It's Easy(SM)

ADAA is pleased to offer the famous Coltene/Whaledent Video Workbook Program for home or office. Master the techniques of dental dam placement. Learn to apply dams for the following procedures:

* Endodontic Therapy

* Restorative Dentistry (Posterior teeth)

* Composite Bonding (Anterior teeth)

Learn the techniques that expedite dental dam placement:

* Wedjets(R) Stabilizing Cord-A clampless technique

* Simple guidelines for clamp/retainer selection

* Winged Technique--Quick and easy dam placement

* Modified Winged Technique--The wingless alternative

* Loop Technique--Management of tight contacts

CWD-1 2 hours CE Credit

$40.00 plus shipping (Coltene/Whaledent requires a $5.00 fee for grading the test)

INFECTION CONTROL

Hepatitis: What Every Healthcare Worker Needs to Know

This course provides an overview of Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E with a special emphasis on the bloodborne viruses. An explanation of modes of transmission, epidemiology and prevention of these potentially life-threatening infections is presented in a clear and informative manner. Know which hepatitis viruses may pose a risk in the dental healthcare setting and important precautions for prevention of the spread of hepatitis, including the latest vaccine recommendations, infection control precautions, and post-exposure management.

#0212 (4 Hours) $36.00 ADAA Member $50.00 Nonmember

Infection Control in the Dental Office: A Review for a National Infection Control Exam

This course will cover all aspects of infection control for the dental office setting, and can serve as an aid for preparation for the DANB Infection Control Exam. A discussion of infectious diseases is presented, including the topics of basic microbiology, defenses against diseases, disease transmission, and various infections diseases encountered in the dental office. It also presents information about immunizations, patient medical histories, application of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and handwashing. Infection Control guidance and regulatory agencies will be discussed, including OSHA and its Hazard Communication Standard and Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The course will also present procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of dental equipment and instruments, as well as pretreatment, laboratory, and radiography infection control protocol.