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1060 Main Street Suite 201
River Edge, NJ 07661
PH: 201-342-2204
FX: 201-342-0504
Dr. K. N. Feiler, Director
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"PROVIDING A FORUM FOR DYNAMIC
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE
THE KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT
OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS"
The New Jersey Health Professionals Development Institute exists to provide a wide variety of professional education courses, presentations and meetings in all health related fields to health professionals in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Our goals for the institute are to provide:
- education that is of the highest quality that is convenient, affordable, easily accessible and enjoyable for all health professionals.
- opportunities for research networking amongst health professionals in New Jersey.
- opportunities for various health related organizations to use our facilities for meetings for their individual organization as well as for multiple health related organizations to have a place to meet together.
- a forum for health professionals to interact together and enhance the development of interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary relations.
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VOCATIONAL COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING
This course is designed to present the basic principles of dental assisting. The student will be trained on an over view of the dental profession.
Emphasis is placed on the concepts of infection control, room prep, dental anatomy, preventive care, dental instruments and specialties in dentistry.
Basic concepts of dental radiology will also be covered. (For the Dental Xray License, check our course on Dental Radiography)
Through lecture, demonstration and laboratory sessions, the student will be introduced to various aspects of dental procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to obtain entry-level positions as dental assistants in dental offices or clinics.
Tuesday evenings
September 9, 2008 through October 29, 2008
5:30 - 9:30 pm
32 Total Hours - 18 Lecture, 14 Laboratory Hours
Tuition:
$675 (Includes application fee, tuition, books with interactive CD Rom and laboratory fees)
DENTAL RADIOLOGY COURSE FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS
This course is designed to present the basic principles of dental radiology. The student will be trained on the origin, production and utilization of radiation in dentistry. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of radiation safety and patient management.
The course includes: 25 lecture hours, 15 laboratory hours, and 30 hours (onsite or offsite) of supervised clinical education. The student will gain practical experience in exposing, processing, and mounting dental radiographs of diagnostic quality.
The Dental Radiology Course for Dental Assistants is accredited by the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. Successful completion of the course will fulfill the educational requirements for the NJ Dental Radiology License Examination.
Wednesday Day Programs (9 weeks)
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 30 - September 24, 2008
October 1 - November 26, 2008
Evening Program:
Evening Course begins October 27
Monday and Thursday evenings
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $725.00 (Includes Applications Fee, Tuition, Books & Lab Fees
ADDITIONAL COURSES COMING IN 2008
• PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COURSES
• HANDS-ON PERIODONTAL SURGERY
• Lumineers
• Hygiene Series
• In-Depth TMJ (3 Day Course)
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Sleep Apnea with Dr. Kenneth Hilsen
• Practice Management Courses
• Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
AND MANY MORE - CALL US WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS! |
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PH: 201-342-2204 Fx:201-342-0504
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Click here to print out our Registration Form!
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Continuing Education Courses
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BLS/CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Speaker: ROBERT EHLERS, EMT
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
5:30pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
5:30pm – 10:00 pm
4 CE Credits each course
Fee: $115 per person
*Renewal Courses Available*
Participants will review one and two rescuer CPR, rescue breathing and obstructed airway management for the adult, child and infant. Mouth to mouth and mouth to mask ventilations, as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) will be covered.
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DENTAL INSURANCE – ADVANCED USE OF CDT CODES
Speaker: DR. DAVID PETTIGREW
Friday, September 12, 2008
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
4 CE Credits each course
Fee: Dentists $115, Staff $90
$225 per office (up to 4 people)
Improper utilization of insurance codes and inaccurate claim coding can cost a dental office thousands in unpaid dental benefits. This course is for people who have been working with dental insurance for years, who want to learn about more advanced ways of using CDT codes and learn about the newest updates in dental insurance.
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PROSTHETIC TREATMENT PLANNING AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS
A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Speaker: DR. BRADLEY PURCELL
Saturday, September 13, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $375, Staff $225 (must attend with the doctor)
Advanced Registration by August 15, 2008
Dentists $295, Staff $175
* Limited to 36 Attendees*
Whether you are starting, increasing or very experienced in treatment planning and restoring dental implants, this full day didactic and hands-on course will provide invaluable insight into improving and updating implant treatment in your practice.
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FINANCIAL CHALLENGES FACING DENTISTS: HOW YOU CAN KEEP MORE OF WHAT YOU EARN!
Speaker: DAVID J. GOODMAN, CPA
Thursday, September 18, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3 CE Credits
Fee: $95 per person
This lecture offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing dentists in the areas of tax savings, financial planning and embezzlement. Some topics include: failing to maximize retirement plan contributions early, lack of life and disability insurance, and tax saving tips.
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LEARN HOW TO TREAT TMJ CASES IN YOUR PRACTICE FROM THE LEADING EXPERT IN TMJ DISORDERS: THE TOTAL APPROACH & ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CRANIO-CERVICAL MANDIBULAR DISORDERS
A 2 DAY HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Speaker: DR. HAROLD GELB
Friday & Saturday, September 19 & 20, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
12 CE Credits
Fee: $595 Dentists only
Advanced Registration by August 22, 2008 $525
*Limited to 36 Attendees*
The general practitioner as well as the specialist faces temporomandibular joint problems everyday. Attendees will benefit in exploring the relationship between orthopedics, orthodontics, and prosthodontics with respect to occlusion & the cranio-mandibular articulation.
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TOP TEN TECHNIQUES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Speaker: DR. JEFFREY GALLER
Friday, September 26, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $375, Staff $195
Advanced Registration by Aug 15, 2008 $50 OFF
*Limited to 36 Attendees*
Being able to treat children skillfully, efficiently and cheerfully, and attaining up-to-date clinical skills with pediatric patients is a sure way to generate many referrals from grateful parents. This course will help you establish a more successful and enjoyable general practice by gaining a reputation for being “GREAT WITH CHILDREN”!!!
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COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS… CAN YOU “TALK THE TALK”? BETTER COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS & WAYS TO REDUCE STAFF CONFLICTS
Speaker: DR. SALLY CRAM
Saturday, October 4, 2008
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
4 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $225, Staff $125
Bring the entire office $375 (up to 4 people)
Advanced Registration by August 22, 2008 $50 OFF*
*(does not apply to office package)
For many offices, communicating effectively with patients can be challenging and frustrating. Since effective communication is critical to effective teamwork and optimal patient care, this course will help staff recognize and understand different communication styles. Participants will learn verbal and non-verbal skills and techniques that will enable the dental team to improve patient confidence, compliance and treatment acceptance, improve the office atmosphere and ensure that everyone is “on the same page”!
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21 CREATIVE WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS
Speaker: DR. JAY GRANAT
Monday, October 6, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3 CE Credits
Fee: $85 per person
Bring the office $225 (up to 4 people)
This entertaining and informative seminar will teach some simple ideas, strategies and techniques for managing your stress more effectively. You will learn how a few simple changes in your attitudes, behavior and daily routines can help you to function and feel better.
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INFECTION CONTROL: WHAT THE DENTAL TEAM NEEDS TO KNOW
Speaker: DR. HAROLD EDELMAN
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
OR
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
4 CE Credits each course
Fee: Dentists $150, Staff $95
Bring the entire office $350 (up to 4 people)
This course is a required and comprehensive update on infection control issues, such as: hand hygiene, nitrous oxide, updated guidelines on post exposure management, engineered sharps/safety devices, dental aerosols and more! Dr. Edelman’s ability to connect with his clinical colleagues on the subject of infection control in a language and clinical relevancy they understand is unsurpassed.
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LAVA ALL-CERAMIC SYSTEM: ONE STEP BEYOND
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LAVA CROWNS & BRIDGES – THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL DENTISTRY!
Speaker: LENNY MAROTTA & MIKE PERKOWSKI
Monday, October 20, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $125, Staff $75
Advanced Registration by September 15, 2008 $25 OFF
Enter the 21st century with the LAVA All-Ceramic System from 3M ESPE. Used in conjunction with N-Style porcelain, LAVA is one of the most esthetic and durable all-ceramic restorations available today!
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CREATING THE ULTIMATE HYGIENE PRACTICE: DOCTORS AND HYGIENISTS-YOU ARE A TEAM! UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL IN YOUR PRACTICE!!
Speaker: GWEN SMUKOWSKI, RDH, BS
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $250, Staff $175
Bring your office staff $395 (up to 3 people)
Advanced Registration by September 12, 2008 $50 OFF*
*(does not include the office package)
This program promises to deliver the knowledge needed to heighten diagnostic skills, catapult case acceptance, and reach levels of health once thought unattainable. The communication techniques of “60 Minutes to Success” and a customized doctor/hygiene exam will be presented to increase case acceptance in the hygiene chair. By the end of the course you will be on your way to a healthier practice, clinically as well as financially!
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DENTAL STRESS MANAGEMENT: DO YOU HAVE NECK AND/OR BACK PAIN? LEARN TO REDUCE PHYSICAL STRESS NOW & PREVENT FUTURE PROBLEMS!!!
Speaker: DR. RICHARD SANTUCCI
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3 CE Credits
Fee: Dentist $95, Staff $75
This course will discuss in depth the effects that stress and trauma have on the physical health and well being of individuals, specifically the nervous system, hormonal changes that occur, and how stress affects the immune system. Practical remedies, stress reduction mechanisms, proper exercise and laughter, as well as a natural and chiropractic approach to reducing stress will be included.
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THE ULTIMATE DENTAL RECEPTIONIST: CREATING THE “TOTAL PACKAGE”
Speaker: KAREN FERGUSON, BBA
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3 CE CREDITS
Fee: Dentists $140, Staff $75
Bring the entire office $295 (up to 4 people)
First impressions are so important. The dental receptionist is the one who leaves the first and most lasting impression on every dental patient. From the moment the patient engages the dental office, whether on the phone or in person, until their appointment is completed, the professionalism and congeniality of the dental receptionist is invaluable.
This course will be an overview on how to develop and improve the skills of the dental receptionist.
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HARD & SOFT TISSUE LASERS: A STANDARD PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION COURSE
Speaker: DR. ROBERT CONVISSAR
Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8, 2008
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday
11 CE Credits
Fee: Tuition & Materials $595
Advanced Registration by September 15, 2008 $525
Limited to 30 Attendees
Open to Dentists & Hygienists ONLY
At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be familiar with the various wavelengths used, their effects on oral tissues, and their uses for specific oral diseases and pathologies found in everyday practice. They will be able to incorporate this knowledge into their practices first thing Monday morning. Candidates who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Standard Proficiency in Dental Lasers recognized by the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
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SNAP – ON SMILE®…AN ACETYL RESIN-BASED, PATENTED MULTI-PURPOSE RESTORATIVE APPLIANCE THAT REQUIRES NO SHOTS, NO DRILLING AND NO ADHESIVES!!!!
Speaker: DR. MARC LIECHTUNG
Thursday, November 13, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $140, Staff $75
Advanced Registration by October 13, 2008 $25 OFF
Dr. Marc Liechtung will illustrate how the revolutionary Snap-On Smile® appliance has proven to transition patients to eventually seek more extensive dental care. In cases where the doctor seeks an initiation for the patient to embark on more advanced treatment plans, Snap-On Smile® offers its ability to truly be a multi-purpose restorative appliance, utilizing the patient’s heights of contour for retention, thus eliminating the need for adhesives and/or invasive techniques.
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UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY & HOW TO UPDATE YOUR OFFICE USING 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY
Speaker: MERYL WIEDER
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
4 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $225, Staff $125
Bring the entire office $395 (up to 4 people)
Advanced Registration by September 12, 2008 $50 OFF*
*(does not apply to office package)
This course will give an overview of implementing digital imaging into your office’s busy routine to highlight patient education and ease of use for the administrative and clinical teams. It will provide information to assist with the design of your operatory for optimum efficiency as well as highlighting tools for excellent image taking, team transition to digital radiography, and understanding if digital radiography is right for your practice. NOW IS THE TIME!!!
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PERIODONTAL SURGERY FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER: FREE GINGIVAL GRAFTS & CROWN LENGTHENING
A Hands-On Workshop
Speaker: DR. JON SUZUKI
Friday, November 21, 2008
9:00 am – 5 pm
7 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists Only $595
Advanced Registration by September 15, 2008 $525
Participants will learn how periodontal surgery can be practical and predictable for the General Practitioner. This course will begin with fundamentals of surgery including objectives, armamentarium, wound healing, and more. Periodontal surgery for enhancement of keratinized gingival using autogenous grafts and freeze-dried acellular dermal matrix will be presented. Periodontal flap management using Modified Widman Flap for access to the root surfaces for scaling and root planning and further applications for crown lengthening with osseous contouring will be taught using step by step case presentations and videos.
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SNOREDONTICS: WAKE UP TO A NEW ERA IN DENTISTRY
Speaker: Dr. KENNETH HILSEN
Thursday, December 4, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $350, Staff $195
Advanced Registration by October 3, 2008 $50 OFF
*Limited to 36 Attendees*
From an expert in the area of dental sleep medicine, this timely and comprehensive course teaches you all you need to know to get started diagnosing and treating patients who have snoring issues and/or Sleep Apnea with an oral appliance. A Hands-On portion will follow the didactic portion.
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ORAL PATHOLOGY FOR THE JOY OF IT!
Speaker: DR. JOHN SVIRSKY
Friday, January 16, 2009
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE CREDITS
Fee: Dentists $595, Staff $425
Advanced Registration by November 7, 2008 Dentists $495 Staff $350
Delivered with humor and style, this course offers information on the current state of the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases with emphasis on the oral pathology and oral medicine entities of the hard and soft tissues.
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DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING:MAKING SENSE OF YOUR SENSORS, THE ABC’s OF ELECTRONIC IMAGE PROCESSING AND CONE BEAM VT FOR DENTISTRY
Speaker: DR. DALE MILES
Friday, February 20, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 7 CE Credits Hands - On
* LIMITED TO 36 ATTENDEES *
Fee: Dentists $395, Staff $295
Saturday, February 21, 2009
9:00 am – 1:00 pm 4 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $195, Staff $125
ATTEND BOTH DAYS: Dentists $495, Staff $350
11 CE Credits
Advanced Registration by December 5, 2008 Dentists $425, Staff $295
(must attend both days)
Anyone thinking of “GOING DIGITAL” should attend this course. The morning and afternoon hands – on course will discuss in great detail all types of digital x-ray images and teach you to understand and use electronic image processing techniques. On Saturday, dentistry’s newest digital x-ray modality, CONE BEAM Volumetric Tomography will be presented.
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Hands – On
Speaker: DR. MARTIN GOLDSTEIN
Friday, March 27, 2009
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE CREDITS
Fee: Dentists $350, Staff $245
Advanced Registration by January 1, 2009 Dentists $295 Staff $195
Back by popular demand, Dr. Goldstein’s seminar explains all the reasons why you should be taking digital images every day, how to operate current digital SLR cameras, how to store and catalog images and how to use Thumbs Plus software. Making use of all this information will help to noticeably increase cosmetic and restorative output in your practice!
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THE REAL DEAL ABOUT STREET DRUGS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Speaker: DR. HAROLD CROSSLEY
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE Credits
Fee: Dentists $275, Staff $195
Bring the entire office $495 (up to 4 people)
Advanced Registration by February 6, 2009 $50 OFF*
*(does not apply to office package)
This is the real deal, nothing held back! Learn about the signs and symptoms of commonly abused drugs, the bio-chemical basis for the disease of addiction, how to recognize the “doctor shopper”, “club drugs”, street drug language and terms and why some people become addicted. Be prepared for graphic presentations.
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BREAD AND BUTTER ADHESIVE AND ESTHETIC DENTISTRY
Hands – On
Speaker: DR. HARALD HEYMANN
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6 CE CREDITS
Fee: Dentists $595, Staff $395
Advanced Registration by April 3, 2009 Dentists $495 Staff $250
Want a “bottom line” approach to what works in adhesive and esthetic dentistry? This course will provide real-world, time proven information on a variety of topics critical to consistent long-term success in conservative esthetic dentistry. See step-by-step procedures for achieving esthetic porcelain veneers that will last, along with innovative approaches to white spot removal and tooth whitening.
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NJHPDI COURSE SCHEDULE 2008
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 10th
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
Robert Ehlers, EMT
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, September 12th
Dental Insurance – Advanced Use of CDT Codes
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 13th
Prosthetic Treatment Planning and Advanced Technologies for Dental Implants, Hands -On
Dr. Bradley Purcell
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 18th
Financial Challenges Facing Dentists: How you can keep more of what you earn!
David J. Goodman, CPA
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, September 19th & Saturday, September 20th
The Total Approach & Advanced Strategies for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cranio-Cervical Mandibular Disorders, Hands-On
Dr. Harold Gelb
2 Day Hands-On Workshop
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, September 26th
Top Ten Techniques for Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry
Hands-On
Dr. Jeffrey Galler
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 1st
Dental Insurance – Advanced Use of CDT Codes
Dr. David Pettigrew
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 4th
Communicating For Success…Can You Talk The Talk? Better Communication with Patients & Ways to Reduce Staff Conflicts
Dr. Sally Cram
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, October 15th
Infection Control: What the Dental Team Needs to Know
Dr. Harold Edelman
9:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday, October 20th
Lava All-Ceramic System: One Step Beyond AND Lava Crowns & Bridges – The Future Is Digital Dentistry
Lenny Marotta & Michael Perkowski
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, October 22nd
Creating the Ultimate Hygiene Practice
Gwen Smukowski, RDH, BS
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 29th
Dental Stress Management: Do you have neck and/or back pain? Learn to reduce your physical stress now and prevent future problems!
Dr. Richard Santucci
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 5
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
Robert Ehlers, EMT
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, 7th & Saturday, 8th
Hands-on Laser Proficiency Certification
Dr. Robert Convissar (2-day course)
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
12 CE Credits
Fee:
$595 - Dentists
For Dentists and Hygienists only.
Limited to 30 people.
Wednesday, November 12th
The Ultimate Dental Receptionist: Creating The “Total Package”
Karen A. Ferguson, Practice Administrator
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 13th
Snap-On-Smile®…An Acetyl Resin-Based Patented
Multi-Purpose Restorative Appliance That Requires No Shots, No Drilling and No Adhesives!!!
Dr. Marc Liechtung
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 19th
Understanding Digital Radiography & How to Update Your Office Using 21st Century Technology, Hands-On
Meryl Wieder, PracticeWorks
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, November 21st
PERIODONTAL SURGERY FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER: Free Gingival Grafts and Crown Lengthening
Instructor: Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, PhD, MBA, FACD, FICD
A Hands-On Workshop
Friday, November 21, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
7 CE Credits
Fee:
$595 Dentists Only
*Maximum of 24 attendees
Advanced Registration by 9/15/08 - $525
DECEMBER
Friday, December 12th
Snoredontics: Wake Up To A New Era In Dentistry
Dr. Kenneth Hilsen
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2009
Friday, January 16th
Oral Pathology for the Joy Of It!
Dr. John Svirsky
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, February 20th & Saturday, February 21st
Digital X-Ray Imaging: Making Sense of Your Sensors AND “The CAT’s Out of the Bag!” Cone Beam CT For Dentistry
Dr. Dale Miles
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Fri.)
Hands-On PM - Limited Attendance
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Sat.)
Friday, March 27th
Digital Photography In Your Dental Practice
Hands – On
Dr. Martin Goldstein
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 8th
The Real Deal About Street Drugs & Their Effects On You, Your Family & Your Dental Practice
Dr. Harold Crossley
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 7th
Bread and Butter Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry
Dr. Harald Heymann
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE COURSES, PLEASE CALL 201 -342-2204 |
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