Dental Hygiene Continuing Education

Dental Hygiene Continuing Education Courses

Dental Radiography

Dental radiographs are an integral part in the interpretation of dental abnormalities and diseases. Taking high quality radiographs helps to ensure an accurate and timely diagnosis. As new techniques are developed, the dental practitioner must remain well-informed of these changes and capable of performing radiographic procedures proficiently. This course is designed to help prepare dental assistants on the basic principles and current techniques of dental radiography.

• Radiation health protection techniques
• Processing procedures
• Anatomical landmarks & pathologies
• Mounting survey of dental images
• Placing and exposing dental images

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For questions regarding specific course content and licensure, please contact Kim Grubka at 269.488.4719 or email kgrubka@kvcc.edu

For registration and payment questions, please contact Katelyn Vinson at 269.353.1282 or email kvinson@kvcc.edu.

Local Anesthesia for the Licensed Dental Hygienist

This 29 contact hour course provides the registered dental hygienist with the basic and current concepts in the administration of local anesthesia. Upon successful completion of this course, the RDH will have met the didactic and clinical hours and course content required by the State of Michigan to become eligible for NERB examination on the administration of local anesthesia.

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For questions regarding specific course content and licensure, please contact Kim Grubka at 269.488.4719 or email kgrubka@kvcc.edu

For registration and payment questions, please contact Katelyn Vinson at 269.353.1282 or email kvinson@kvcc.edu.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

This 8 contact hour course provides registered dental hygienists with basic and current concepts in the administration of nitrous oxide. This course meets the 4 hours didactic instruction, and the 4 hours clinical experience required by the Department of Community Health.

For questions regarding specific course content and licensure, please contact Kim Grubka at 269.488.4719 or email kgrubka@kvcc.edu

For registration and payment questions, please contact Katelyn Vinson at 269.353.1282 or email kvinson@kvcc.edu.