Coronal Polishing for Dental Assistants - February 2026
Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Full course description
February 20-21, 2026
Online & In-Person
14.0 CE HoursLimited seats available. Please contact CMedEd@creighton.edu if you would like to be notified of any additional sessions offered.
Registration
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Online via Zoom
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - In-Person
Cost: $450
Program links will be sent a week prior to the event.
Location
Online Session via Zoom
In-Person Session
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 online with audience participation. Day 2 will feature hands-on sessions in the dental school.
Total CE Credits: 14.0 hours
Attendance Policy: Students must attend all the hours in the course. Absences are not permitted. It's recommended that students arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start. Students who arrive after the class has already started are considered late and are not allowed to attend the course that day. They will have to register for the next course. No refunds will be given.
Dress Code Requirements: The Friday lecture day has no clothing requirements. On Saturday while in the lab, closed-toed shoes are required as we are in the clinic.
Designed For
Dental Assistants with 1 year of clinical work experience
Provided By
- Creighton University School of Dentistry
- Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education
Schedule
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Online
8 a.m.
Dental Anatomy and Physiology of Hard and Soft Tissues
Lisa Kucera, RDH
12 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Coronal Polishing
Laura Grabow, RDH
4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - In-Person
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8 a.m.
Review and Written Exam
10 a.m.
Coronal Polishing Lab
12 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Review and hands-on practical exam
Evaluation and Certificates
2:30 p.m.
Adjournment
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
Step 1
Login or create a Lifelong Learning account by selecting "Enroll Now."
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*Each registrant must create their own account using their own email.
**This is not connected to any Creighton NetID account.
Step 2
Register for your program by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
When done, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
*You can also view your confirmed registrations in your Creighton Lifelong Learning account under Student Dashboard and Purchases & Enrollments.
Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu