MDC 2012 CE Credit Site – now open

UMKC Continuing Dental Education presented “Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist,” from Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2011. The program was presented by UMKC faculty members William Brockmann, DDS, PhD; Brett Ferguson, DDS; and Nancy Keselyak, RDH, MS. The 14 dental hygienists attending the course learned basic principles related to patients receiving local anesthesia for dental treatment. The course took place at the UMKC School of Dentistry.

From up to date courses on the art and science of clinical dentistry to the business, regulations and laws of practice, UMKC School of Dentistry is your source for continuing education. With many offerings annually for dentists and dental hygienists, you are sure to find a course that fits your schedule and an educational need.

Spring 2012 Course Offerings

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COURSE 1225
Nitrous Oxide for the Dentist, Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant
THIS COURSE IS FULL
Rudane Shultz, DDS; and Patti Shultz, RDH
LOCATION: UMKC School of Dentistry
DATE:  Friday & Saturday, March 2-3, 2012

COURSE 1229
Extended Care Permit:  Dental Safety Net in Kansas And Missouri — An On-Line Course
PRESENTERS: Carrie Hanson, RDH, MS, and Cindy Amyot, RDH, MA, EdD
DATE: Spring Semester January – May 2012

COURSE 1228
Fighting Dental Disease: Drugs, Bugs, and Dental Products
Peter L. Jacobsen, PhD, DDS
LOCATION: UMKC School of Dentistry
DATE:  Friday, May 18, 2012

Institute for Allied Health Educators (IAHE)

UMKC School of Dentistry is a partner with ADEA and the AAL in sponsoring the Institute for Allied Health Educators (IAHE) – a professional development program for allied health and health profession faculty. Learn more here.

For information or to register by phone, call:
Call the UMKC School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Dental Education: 
816/235-2142 or 800/643-9671.  Ask for Karen Wilson

For the hearing or voice impaired, contact the University by using
Relay Missouri 800/735-2966 (TT) or 800/735-2466 (voice).

Use the Continuing Education Information Request Form to request more information.

Click here to download a registration form you can mail or fax for course enrollment.

UMKC School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP recognized provider

UMKC is an ADA CERP recognized provider.
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 boards of dentistry.

The University of Missouri of Kansas City-School of Dentistry is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends form 6/1/2008 to 5/31/2012