This course includes an initial assessment, online didactic review of current concepts and 12 hours of clinical instruction in instrumentation and radiographic techniques.  Participants need to provide their own patients.

Price: $2,000 - includes assessment, online instruction and coursework, personalized clinical training.  

Prerequisites and required documents:
-Current CPR certification
-College transcript

Please email to:  [email protected] 

*PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be officially registered until ALL paperwork as well as payment has been submitted.

Wednesdays, May 1-May 22, 2024; In-person on May 1 and May 15; 6-8pm; Online Webinar on May 8 and 22; 6-7pm

As dental hygienists and assistants are immersed in the operatory, struggling with the demanding clinical responsibilities of patient care, this immersion can inadvertently set in motion a journey toward burnout, a train of thought that many fail to recognize until it's too late. This course aims to shed light on this phenomenon, guiding participants to break free from the burnout trajectory by emphasizing the importance of ongoing skill development and proactive networking within their professional community. These aspects are not only vital for staying current in the dynamic dental landscape but are also indispensable for the continual evolution of the developing clinicians' scope of practice. Additionally, we explore the elements of understanding how we learn, communicate effectively, and maintain balance, providing the foundational pillars for a sustained and thriving career in the dental profession.

Course Objectives:

1. Learn to break down your fears and use your strengths to remove limiting beliefs.
2. Discover your confidence and learn systems for success.
3. Develop growth within yourself and the skills needed to harness innovations and technologies.
4. How to effectively communicate with your patients and team members so that you can create a positive work environment.
5. Develop a personalized plan for continuous professional development, ensuring ongoing competence and adaptability in response to advancements in dental practices and methodologies.

Audience:  Registered Dental Hygienists and/or dental assistants looking for more within their careers and wanting to prevent burnout and overwhelm in their career.

Prerequisite:  Clinical RDH/Dental Assistant

Pre-Requirement: The Clifton Strengths Top 5 Finder Assessment should be completed and submitted one week before the start of class.  The link to purchase the assessment is: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/cliftonstrengths-top-5?c=1 

Required Course Material:  A PDF of the LD Coaching SHINE workbook will be provided.

On-line lectures and learning activities are coordinated with laboratory practice to develop dental radiographic techniques. Students are required to schedule two clients. Techniques covered include: digital radiography, processing, mounting and evaluating films. Emphasis placed on client and operator protection, exposure and processing errors, asepsis protocol, radiographic techniques and equipment function. Following completion of the course, you must pass the DANB~Radiation Health and Safety exam before you are eligible to expose radiographs in your office. This requirement is according to the NH State Board of Dental Examiners Rules and Regulations.NOTE: This course does not meet the radiology course requirements for the NHTI Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene programs.

Online portion: *April 29 - June 21, 2024

*Students are responsible for online coursework the week of April 29 and need to have it completed each week.  Be sure to log in on the first day to begin the class.

Clinical portion (NHTI CAMPUS) from 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Friday, May 3
• Thursday, May 16 (Thursay - not Friday for this week - big event on campus so we moved the class to Thurs)
• Friday, May 31
• Friday, June 14

Rooms:  Macrury Hall -  M128

Prerequisites:   

1.  400 Hours of Work Experience verified by submitting this Adobe sign EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM

2.   Completion of POI & ICP Courses - email your certificates to [email protected] as an attachment. Thank you.

Required Materials:  Textbook:Dental Radiology: Principles and Techniques, Iannucci and Howerton, 6th Edition, ISBN: 978-0323695503

Required PPE:  Students need to bring surgical masks, gloves, N95 for patient care and working on each other, face shield, safety glasses scrubs, and lab coat.

PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be officially registered and a seat will not be reserved for you until ALL necessary paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

Due to the intensity and stringent NH Board of Dental Examiners rules regarding this course, it is imperative that all course requirements and commitments are met to ensure successful completion of this class.  No extensions can be given, coursework through CANVAS must be completed on time, and all in-person clinical sessions must be completed at the time they are offered in order to meet State requirements and receive a certificate.  Any variation from expectations will result in a “did not complete” grade. Please make sure you log in to CANVAS on the start date of class.