Full course description
Location
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2109 Cumming Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Verification of Eligibility
Upon check-in, all attendees must present proof of identification (driver's license, birth certificate or passport) and a signed course eligibility form (click here to download). The eligibility form MUST be filled out and signed by your supervising dentist. You will not be admitted to the course without both items, and no refund will be given. You may also email your eligibility form to the Office of Continuing Education at CMedEd@creighton.edu prior to the day of the course. Please call (402) 280-1830 if you have any questions.
Description
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the State of Nebraska to allow dental assistants to perform coronal polishing under the direct supervision of a licensed practicing dentist. One year of clinical work experience as a dental assistant is required.
Cost: $450
Instructors: Lisa Kucera, RDH; Laura Grabow, RDH
Method of Teaching: Lecture and hands-on skills lab. Day 1 of the program will be delivered in-person with audience participation. Day 2 will feature hands-on sessions in the dental school.
Total CE Credits: 14.0 hours
Designed For
Dental Assistants with 1 year of clinical work experience
Provided By
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Creighton University School of Dentistry
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Creighton University Office of Continuing Education
Schedule
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dental Anatomy and Physiology of Hard and Soft Tissues
Lisa Kucera, RDH
12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Coronal Polishing
Laura Grabow, RDH
Saturday, March 1, 2025
7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Review and written exam
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coronal Polish Lab
12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Review and hands-on practical exam
Evaluation and Certificates
Dental Credit Statement
Creighton University 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 by hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
The Creighton University School of Dentistry designates this activity for 14.0 continuing education credits.
How to Register Yourself
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Select “Enroll Now.” Login or create a Creighton Lifelong Learning account (if you are not able to create a new account with your email, please click “Forgot Password” to reset; this is separate from your Creighton NetID account).
- Checkout by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
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When done, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
*You can also view your confirmed programs in your Creighton Lifelong Learning account under Student Dashboard and Purchases & Enrollments.
How to Register Others
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Select the “Bulk Purchase” button
next to “Enroll Now.” Login or create a Creighton Lifelong Learning account for yourself as the organizer (if you are not able to create a new account with your email, please click “Forgot Password” to reset; this is separate from your Creighton NetID account). - Select the number of seats/registrations you would like to purchase.
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Checkout by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
- After payment has been confirmed, click "Invite Students to Enroll" and type in the individual emails and click "Send Invite."
- Learners will receive a Registration Invitation and follow directions to complete their registration. When done, they will receive a Registration Completion email.
*You can check registration status, resend invitations, and revoke invitations in your Creighton Lifelong Learning account under Bulk Enrollments by way of Purchases & Enrollments.