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AGD PACE approved courses are valued at 2 CE credits.
ADA CERP approved courses are valued at 1 CE credit.

New Online CE Educational Series

Dentaltown proudly announces the launch of a new educational series of CE courses. This new course series is designed to educate and inform dentists on current clinical procedures in a progressive format.

Course 1: Implementing Dental Implants into the General Practice

Course 2: Basic Implant Prosthetics, a Primer for the General Practice

Course 3: Coming Soon Basic Implant Surgery for Posterior Single Implants

Digital Radiography 101

Speaker:Walter Golub, DMD

Synopsis:
This course examines the basic components of the digital x-ray history and describes the process of image acquisition. This course also provides the practitioner with an understanding of digital x-ray technology so they can make a fully informed decision when purchasing a digital radiography system.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:

• Understand the basics of a digital x-ray system;
• Understand the technology that allows image acquisition;
• Understand the parameters that affect image quality;
• Cut through individual manufacturer’s sales claims;
• Develop a rational method for choosing a system that will work in their office.

Disinfection and Sterilization: A Primer

Speaker:Margaret Scarlett, DMD

Synopsis:
Practitioners will be guided through a discussion of types of germicidal products. Deciding the appropriate type of germicidal product depends on the nature and amount of the contamination and whether it is sporicidal or tuberculocidal. Other areas such as the laboratory, the dental unit water lines, evacuation systems and amalgam separators are also included.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:

• Discuss the basic principles and methods of sterilization and disinfection
• Detail the types of chemical sterilants/ disinfectants and appropriate selection for patient care items and laboratory items, dental unit water lines, amalgam separators, and evacuation systems.
• Review some of the regulatory compliance issues regarding disinfectants.