Dedicated Dental Hygiene - Blog , InformationalDedicated Dental Hygiene - Blog , Informationalhttps://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/informationalSun, 25 Jan 2026 11:11:07 -0800http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Spotlight - Maira Velasco]]>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/spotlight-maira-velascoAs Dedicated Dental Hygiene grows, we strive to bring experienced instructors on board to continue to offer quality laser training and certification. In our pursuit for new faculty, we are super excited to announce that we landed a gem of an instructor.]]>

As Dedicated Dental Hygiene grows, we strive to bring experienced instructors on board to continue to offer quality laser training and certification. In our pursuit for new faculty, we are super excited to announce that we landed a gem of an instructor. Meet Maira Velasco. Maria graduated from dental hygiene in 2009 from Truckee Meadows Community College and furthered her education at Southern Nevada College.grows, we strive to bring experienced instructors on board to continue to offer quality laser training and certification. In our pursuit for new faculty, we are super excited to announce that we landed a gem of an instructor. Meet Maira Velasco. Maria graduated from dental hygiene in 2009 from Truckee Meadows Community College and furthered her education at Southern Nevada College.grows, we strive to bring experienced instructors on board to continue to offer quality laser training and certification. In our pursuit for new faculty, we are super excited to announce that we landed a gem of an instructor. Meet Maira Velasco. Maria graduated from dental hygiene in 2009 from Truckee Meadows Community College and furthered her education at Southern Nevada College.

Maira became interested in lasers and completed her certification in 2016. Since, she has implemented laser as a therapeutic and preventive adjunct in her general dentistry practice. She sees great treatment outcomes when patients are compliant. As an experienced clinician, Maira is most passionate about patient education.

Maira’s favorite part of joining Dedicated Dental Hygiene is the positive impact she can make on dental offices by introducing the staff to laser training and the results she continues to see in patient treatment. Maira says, “I am also excited to be reunited with  (owner, Dedicated Dental Hygiene) who I previously worked with in clinical practice and our local association component. We work so well together.” Kristin (owner, Dedicated Dental Hygiene) who I previously worked with in clinical practice and our local association component. We work so well together.” (owner, Dedicated Dental Hygiene) who I previously worked with in clinical practice and our local association component. We work so well together.”

In her free time, Maira cherishes the time she spends with her family. She believes that any amount of time she gets with them is time well-spent. She loves to travel and has visited many countries. She mostly loves going to European and South American countries.

To contact Maira to schedule laser training and certification for your office or organization, visit  To view our calendar of scheduled courses, our website. To view our calendar of scheduled courses, click here. To view our calendar of scheduled courses, click here.

Dedicated Dental Hygiene is available for group and private trainings. All our courses are  accredited. Schedule today with Maira to become certified and skilled in the use of lasers. AGD PACE accredited. Schedule today with Maira to become certified and skilled in the use of lasers. accredited. Schedule today with Maira to become certified and skilled in the use of lasers.

]]>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:06:22 -0600<![CDATA[Marijuana in the Workplace - How does this affect the dental professional and the employer?]]>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/marijuana-in-the-workplace-how-does-this-affect-the-dental-professional-and-the-employerThe legal recreational and medical cannabis markets are still new in Nevada, which means a lot of gray areas for consumers and businesses alike...]]>

As part of a series of continuing education events hosted by Dedicated Dental Hygiene, we’re excited to announce “Marijuana in the Workplace,” a topic to be presented this January by Reno attorney Dora Lane and Linda Honey, director of Operations at Timely Testing.

The legal recreational and medical cannabis markets are still new in Nevada, which means a lot of gray area for consumers and businesses alike. Understanding cannabis law as it pertains to individual professions, employers, and employees is a good place to begin, and Ms. Lane and Ms Honey’s professional insight can help. Here’s what to expect.Understanding cannabis law as it pertains to individual professions, employers, and employees is a good place to begin, and Ms. Lane and Ms Honey’s professional insight can help. Here’s what to expect.Understanding cannabis law as it pertains to individual professions, employers, and employees is a good place to begin, and Ms. Lane and Ms Honey’s professional insight can help. Here’s what to expect.Understanding cannabis law as it pertains to individual professions, employers, and employees is a good place to begin, and Ms. Lane and Ms Honey’s professional insight can help. Here’s what to expect.

AB 132 — An Overview

In June of this year, a new cannabis-related bill passed the Nevada legislature. AB 132 revises specific sections of NRS Chapter 613 as it relates to unlawful employment practices. Effective January 1, 2020, and with specific exceptions, it will be unlawful for any Nevada employer to “fail or refuse to hire a prospective employee because the prospective employee submitted to a screening test and the results of the screening test indicate the presence of marijuana.” There are exceptions for prospective employees applying to positions that include:

• Firefighter (NRS 450B.o71)
• Emergency medical technician (NRS 450B.065)
• Those requiring the employee to operate a motor vehicle for which federal or state law mandates that the employee submit to screening tests; or
• Those, in the employer’s determination, that could adversely affect the safety of others

Other exceptions to AB 132 may apply if the law is shown to be inconsistent or in conflict with existing provisions to an employee contract, a collective bargaining agreement, or federal law. This law does not apply to positions funded by federal grants.

Managing Cannabis in the Workplace

The presentation of Ms. Lane and Ms. Honey will include a frank discussion on the effects of cannabis use on the workplace, a review of recent drug use and drug testing trends, post-accident cannabis testing, and employers’ obligations to accommodate medical marijuana users.    There are new realities when it comes to managing cannabis in the workplace, whether it’s a dental practice or a real estate firm, and starting from a position of understanding the facts is the best place to start.

For more information about this presentation and to RSVP,  today.contact us today. today. today.

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