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.

This course has been designed to provide participants with didactic and clinical continuing education to be eligible to administer nitrous oxide (N2O/O2) in the state of New Hampshire.  The course will cover the history of nitrous oxide, neurophysiology of pain and pain control, patient assessment including medical and dental indications and contraindications, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology of nitrous oxide, emergency prevention and management, nitrous oxide armamentarium including safe assembly and handling of gas tanks, masks, tubing, scavenger and monitoring equipment, techniques, record keeping, and regulatory/legal issues.

If a course participant is seeking certification in nitrous oxide administration in a state other than NH, it is the responsibility of that participant to contact the appropriate state board and gain knowledge of and meet the requirements for nitrous oxide administration in that state.

Online: January 15 - February 24, 2024

In Person at the NHTI campus: February 24, 2024 from 8:30am-3:30pm

CEU’s:  20 

Prerequisites & Forms:

• Proof of current CPR
• Copy of current RDH license
• Medical History Form  - please print, fill out, scan and email back to [email protected]
• Informed Consent Form   

Text Required:  Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation , 4th  Edition, by Morris S. Clark, DDS, FACD and Ann Brunick , RDH, M.S., 2015  You can find this on AMAZON.

PPE Requirements: Clinical attire, including scrubs and closed toe shoes Face masks, safety glasses and non-latex gloves.

Email the forms in one email to [email protected] within 10 days of registration to secure your seat.

About the instructors:

Professor Katrina Magee RDH, CPHDH, MSDH

Katrina Magee attended West Virginia University for her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Old Dominion University for her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene. She earned her Certified Public Health Certification from NHTI.  She has taught at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Idaho State University, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She has been teaching full-time at NHTI since 2004. Professor Magee has practiced in various setting throughout the country including private practice, state prisons, schools, Indian reservations, youth centers, and long-term care. 

Katrina has taught several dental hygiene courses throughout her years in education. Currently she is the Dental Hygiene Community Clinic Coordinator and teaches community dental health theory, preventive oral health strategies, research methodologies, evidence-based dentistry, educational theory, service-learning, oral histology, head and neck anatomy, administration of local anesthesia and the administration of nitrous oxide sedation. In addition, she is involved in clinical teaching on site and off-site in alternative public health settings.

Through the years she has been recognized for her community outreach and excellence in teaching. She has received the Excellence in Education and Service Award from NHTI, the Excellence in Clinical Teaching, and the Teacher of the Year Awards from the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine and the G.W. Hirshfield Academic and Community Service Award from Old Dominion University.

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

Description: This covers the Introduction to Dental Assisting in 302.06. With online and hands-on components, this course prepares dental assistants to perform a preliminary oral inspection on patients and includes taking medical/dental histories, obtaining/reading vital signs, basic oral anatomy and terminology, and dental charting. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion.

Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection at the same time, same session as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

We have two convenient offerings for this class to fit into your busy schedule.

Option 1 - online: January 2 - 13, 2024

                Clinical: NHTI campus - January 13, 2024 - 1pm - 5pm

Session 2 - online: February 3 - 17, 2024

                Clinial:  NHTI campus - February 17, 2024 - 1pm - 5pm

Please note: Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs; course not appropriate for RDH.

CEUs: 6 Hours

Prerequisites & required documents: Completed Employment Verification Form confirming a minimum 400 hours of chairside experience.

Please complete the Employment Verification Form

Thank you.

Required materials provided by student: Manual blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.

PPE Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE.  Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, gloves, in addition to required blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.

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

About the instructor:

Dawn Thompson started her career as a dental assistant after graduation from NHTI-Concord in 1995.  Throughout her time in practice, she has worked with a variety of doctors acquiring a wide range of experience in all aspects of dentistry.  Her expertise ranges from Office Manager to her most recent accomplishment of an aspiring EFDA.  Dawn has had over 6 years now working in Public Health and is always striving to do the best for per patients in any way attainable.  Her current job working with Dr. Kelly Perry, and occasionally Dr. Bogacz, has opened many avenues within Mid-State Health Center to expand her knowledge while working hands on along side her doctor.  With over 26 years of experience in the dental field, she is now taking on the role as the EFDA Coordinator at NHTI-Concord.

When Dawn is not working, you can find her spending time with her 10-year-old son Cole and husband Kyle.  She enjoys spending time with her family as well as all of her pets.   She loves horseback riding, snowmobiling, hiking, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, and camping.  It is very rare to find her in an idle state. 

Dawns experience and an EFDA has been extremely rewarding. Being able to place and contour fillings as well as all of her day-to-day duties has enabled her and her clinic to help even more of the local population.  Growing up in Hill NH, she is able to work with her friends and family on almost a daily basis as the Mid-State Dental Clinic is located in Bristol NH.

“I absolutely LOVE my job, coworkers and doctors!  It warms my heart every day to have the opportunity to provide the care and services that we do.  Becoming and EFDA was just one more way of giving back to my community”.

Option 1 - Online: February 17 - March 23, 2024

                  In-Person at NHTI: March 2, 2024 from 8am - 5pm AND                    March 23, 2024 from 8am - 12pm

Option 2 - Online: April 13, 2024  - May 18, 2024

                  In-Person at NHTI: April 17, 2024 from 8am - 5pm AND                    May 18, 2024 from 8am - 12pm

Hours: 12

Prerequisites and required documents:

• ADA Graduate Dental Assistant OR proof of completion of POI and ICP courses.
• Medical History form - please print form, fill out, scan and email back to [email protected] 
• Informed Consent form

Required by student if COVID protocols allow:

• Treat 5 paitents under the supervision of a NH dentist between clinical sessions.

Required PPE:  Lab coat, safety glasses, 2 face masks, N95 mask

*Email required documents within 10 days of registration to secure** your seat:  [email protected] 

**You will NOT be officially registered and a seat will not be reserved until ALL necessary paperwork as well as payment has been submitted.

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.

With online and hands-on components, course topics include barrier techniques, limiting contamination, hand washing, handling of sharps, sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of waste materials. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion. 

Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection at the same time, same session as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

We have two convenient offerings for this class to fit into your busy schedule.

Option 1 - Online: January 2 - 13, 2024 (Lynn Noonan, Elizabeth          Brown & Casey Hannon)

                Clinical: NHTI campus - January 13, 2024 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

Option 2 - Online: February 3 - 17, 2024  (Lynn Noonan, Elizabeth    Brown & Casey Hannon)

               Clinical: NHTI campus - February 17, 2024 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

 Please note: 

• Course not designed to meet annual OSHA training requirement. 
• Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs.

CEUs: 6

Required documents: None

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE.  Required PPE includes 2 surgical masks, N95, safety shield, gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

About the instructor:

Lynn Noonan, CDA, RDH, MBA

Adjunct faculty Allied Dental NHTI, Concord’s Community College 2004 to present

Graduated from NHTI Concords Community College with Associates degree, and Franklin Pierce University with Bachelor  and Master’s degree.

Experience with dental assisting and dental hygiene students teaching multiple subjects and clinics

Previous employment in Orthodontics, general dental practices, and non-profit dental office