<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/tag/training/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Dedicated Dental Hygiene - Blog #Training</title><description>Dedicated Dental Hygiene - Blog #Training</description><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/tag/training</link><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:23:38 -0800</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding our Reach: Idaho Registered Dental Hygienist Become Laser Certified]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/expanding-our-reach-idaho-registered-dental-hygienist-become-laser-certified</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - EXPANDING OUR REACH- IDAHO REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST BECOME LASER CERTIFIED.jpeg"/>We are growing our reach to Idaho in 2023! The Idaho Board of Dentistry allows registered dental hygienists to perform laser functions restricted to gingival curettage and bleaching under direct supervision.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_FZUY8Q45R-eWzQADtTz7HA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_DnRVgC9PQxKq5MNMU9iwSQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_pVKd_xIhT-OHCOG4BhIdeQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_XQRIaKEydnoC6lpmRg1Asw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_XQRIaKEydnoC6lpmRg1Asw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 414.5px !important ; height: 276px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_XQRIaKEydnoC6lpmRg1Asw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:414.5px ; height:276px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_XQRIaKEydnoC6lpmRg1Asw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:414.5px ; height:276px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_XQRIaKEydnoC6lpmRg1Asw"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20EXPANDING%20OUR%20REACH-%20IDAHO%20REGISTERED%20DENTAL%20HYGIENIST%20BECOME%20LASER%20CERTIFIED.jpeg" width="414.5" height="276" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;">We are growing our reach to Idaho in 2023! The&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/0101.pdf" target="_blank">Idaho Board of Dentistry</a>&nbsp;allows registered dental hygienists to perform laser functions restricted to gingival curettage and bleaching under direct supervision. Nationwide, dental hygienists are taking the necessary educational training to acquire certification for laser use. Applying laser to preventive and therapeutic hygiene services improves patient outcomes, increases hygiene production, and adds value to the appointment.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;">As the demand for laser training among dental hygienists expands to more states,&nbsp;Dedicated Dental Hygiene&nbsp;is on the forefront of the latest technology and trends. We have created a convenient hybrid course schedule for allowable states. This includes you, Idaho!Dedicated Dental Hygiene&nbsp;is on the forefront of the latest technology and trends. We have created a convenient hybrid course schedule for allowable states. This includes you, Idaho!Dedicated Dental Hygiene&nbsp;is on the forefront of the latest technology and trends. We have created a convenient hybrid course schedule for allowable states. This includes you, Idaho!</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;">The format that will be offered for Idaho registered dental hygienists will allow you to complete a portion at home and the hands-on instruction in-person with Dedicated Dental Hygiene faculty. Typically, in-person laser courses result in a 12-hour day. Our partial online/in-person course reduces these long days of study and skill acquisition and allow you to stay fresh to practice hands-on. After completing the online didactic portion of training on your own time, you will meet the Dedicated Dental Hygiene team and other clinicians for a day of hands-on coaching.</p><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;"><b>This two-part curriculum is as follows:</b></p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;"><b>Part I: Online</b></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">Physics</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">Light Production</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">Explanation of lasers and types of lasers</li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:20px;"><b>Part II: In-Person</b></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">How to use the laser in a real-life patient</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">How to educate your patient with clear and concise description of the service</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">How to educate your patient on the health benefits and build value to the appointment</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">How to implement lasers into your daily practice in way that realistically fits into your daily practice</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">How to establish productive communication between front office and clinical staff for ease of patient acceptance</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">How to use Low Level Laster Therapy and the Photo-modulation attachment in personal and professional applications</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">Live, hands-on training with the laser</li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Dedicated Dental Hygiene is an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agd.org/education/learn/pace" target="_blank">AGD PACE</a>-approved continuing education provider and you will receive 12 hours CE and be laser certified at the completion of this course. During your day of training, you will have the opportunity to use the lasers, receive one-on-one instruction, and network with other professionals. At Dedicate Dental Hygiene your comfort is one of our number one priorities. We chose quality venues and keep our classes small so you can get personal attention. We will be announcing our Idaho dates soon!</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Visit our&nbsp;class schedule&nbsp;for date and time announcements for this course offering. Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com">kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com</a>&nbsp;with questions.<a href="mailto:kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com">kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com</a>&nbsp;with questions.</p></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:06:59 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED STATE PRACTICE ACT! ALL ABOUT THE NEW LASER CERTIFICATION RULES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/updated-state-practice-act-all-about-the-new-laser-certification-rules-for-south-carolina-registered</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - DENTAL HYGIENIST LASER CERTIFICATION COURSE IN CHICAGO AREA—BOOK NOW-.jpeg"/>As the use of laser as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy gains popularity for dental hygienists, professionals must keep an eye on the ever-evolving criteria and licensing rules. South Carolina established a new regulation for dental hygienists in 2021 regarding the use of lasers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_z2RIVRy8Q7yZLygATTGdfg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_IDG6k2CzTseqo74qvWMmNw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_0ltd-4V_Sd6IETCbqsvRhA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_aaUxxtss_eOHyX10FX6WhQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_aaUxxtss_eOHyX10FX6WhQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 150px !important ; height: 113px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_aaUxxtss_eOHyX10FX6WhQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:150px ; height:113px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_aaUxxtss_eOHyX10FX6WhQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:150px ; height:113px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_aaUxxtss_eOHyX10FX6WhQ"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20DENTAL%20HYGIENIST%20LASER%20CERTIFICATION%20COURSE%20IN%20CHICAGO%20AREA%E2%80%94BOOK%20NOW-.jpeg" width="150" height="113" loading="lazy" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">As the use of laser as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy gains popularity for dental hygienists, professionals must keep an eye on the ever-evolving criteria and licensing rules. South Carolina established a new regulation for dental hygienists in 2021 regarding the use of lasers.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boardofdentistry.net/south-carolina-board-of-dentistry-db40" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">South Carolina Board of Dentistry</a>&nbsp;proposed and passed regulations allowing dental hygienists to perform laser therapies under the direct supervision of a dentist and “be limited to pocket disinfection at settings that preclude hard and soft tissue removal, except for incidental gingival curettage.”</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The board also stated specific training guidelines that must be followed for South Carolina clinicians to legally implement laser into their practice. The rules state:</p><ul><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">Prior to utilizing a laser, a licensee must first successfully complete training that covers, at a minimum, laser physics, safety, and appropriate use of the laser.</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">A licensee must also complete an interactive training that addresses operation of the specific laser(s) utilized in the practice.</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;">The initial training must include a minimum of 12 hours of instruction and must be obtained through a course provided or recognized by any of the following organizations (or a successor organization):</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:10px;list-style-type:none;">(a) The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:10px;list-style-type:none;">(b) The American Dental Association (ADA) Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP)</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:10px;list-style-type:none;">(c) The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE)</li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:10px;list-style-type:none;"><b>(d) The American Medical Association (AMA)</b></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><b>A dental licensee who has more than three (3) years of experience using lasers is exempt from the training requirements set forth in Reg. 39-9 provided that the three (3) years of experience is obtained prior to January 1, 2021.</b></li></ul><p>At&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">Dedicated Dental Hygiene,</span><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;we are committed to the highest quality training that adheres to state-by-state requirements. Dedicated Dental Hygiene an approved AGD PACE continuing education provider and you will receive 12 hours CE and be laser certified at the completion of this course. We offer exclusively in-person and hybrid training courses. The hybrid course allows you to complete a portion on the coursework in the privacy and comfort of your own home or office at your pace. This format offers time to digest and comprehend the material at a speed that is comfortable for you. Our partial online/in-person course reduces these long days of study and skill acquisition and allow you to stay fresh to practice hands-on.</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">Many dental hygienists find immense value in the hands-on portion of our courses, and it complies with South Carolina’s requirement for interactive training. You will work one-on-one with our faculty and be provided quality time for assessment, guidance, and feedback.</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">At the completion of the course, you will be able to:</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">Make lasers a production modality in your office</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">Gain patient acceptance using key verbiage</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">Properly choose settings for optimal patient care and outcomes</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">Properly use a laser after guided instruction</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">If you are a South Carolina Registered Dental Hygienist and would like to obtain your certification to provide laser therapy in your office,&nbsp;contact us&nbsp;to schedule or see our&nbsp;calendar&nbsp;of events.</span><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:06:43 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-Person CE Event in Texas: Muffins and Mimosas]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/in-person-ce-event-in-texas-muffins-and-mimosas</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - IN-PERSON CE EVENT IN TEXAS- MUFFINS AND MIMOSAS.jpeg"/>As we get back to in-person learning events, there is buzz and excitement in the air about coming back together. It is time we join each other once ag ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_39w2fvLGQ1aeK9VsWv_uYw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_A-nyyEvfS0u9Nac9fLGkBA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_3b7rJgRxSd-6cfL6S7DPYg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_YuQJHw4yS_J5hBZMG-KDdQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_YuQJHw4yS_J5hBZMG-KDdQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 424.5px !important ; height: 283px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_YuQJHw4yS_J5hBZMG-KDdQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:424.5px ; height:283px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_YuQJHw4yS_J5hBZMG-KDdQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:424.5px ; height:283px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_YuQJHw4yS_J5hBZMG-KDdQ"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20IN-PERSON%20CE%20EVENT%20IN%20TEXAS-%20MUFFINS%20AND%20MIMOSAS.jpeg" width="424.5" height="283" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">As we get back to in-person learning events, there is buzz and excitement in the air about coming back together. It is time we join each other once again in community for connection and networking. Dedicated Dental Hygiene is a frontrunner in providing, not only exceptional laser courses, but high-quality CE events.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Join us, this April, for an exciting day of continuing education:</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Saturday Sessions: Muffins, Mimosas, &amp; Dental CE<br>Saturday, April 30, 2022<br>8:00 am-2:00 pm registration begins at 7:30<br>Event1013<br>1013 15th Street<br>Plano, Texas 75087<br>6 CEUs for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants<br>Registration link:<br><a href="https://checkout.square.site/buy/AZXTZMVVXXVFQUDRYSB77KV3" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">https://square.link/u/tAy0yfCE</a></b></p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Saturday Sessions: Muffins, Mimosas, &amp; Dental CE is an event that will immerse attendees in a learning environment designed to inspire, encourage, and support dental professionals to improve patient care and enhance provider experience.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dedicated to personal and professional growth, Saturday Sessions features AGD PACE approved continuing education content that motivates clinicians to implement exceptional patient care.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Saturday Sessions is dedicated to quality experience that offers each attendee networking, quality CE, vendor experiences, and fun in a beautiful and comfortable environment.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Event1013 is a well-loved venue in the heart of old-town Plano, Texas. It brings elegance while preserving the rustic feel of the historical district. Attendees will enjoy a light breakfast with mimosas or soft drinks, six hours of continuing education content, time with vendors, and networking with other professionals.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The April 2022 event will feature two speakers: Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC and Lisa Mallonee, MPH, RDH, RD, LD.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Kandice will present “In Plain Sight: Confronting the Human Trafficking Crisis in the Dental Setting.” Texas dental professionals are required to attend an approved human trafficking training every two years. This course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Committee on Human Trafficking. Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas. Kandice is the owner of Inspired Education &amp; Wellness where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist. She combines her clinical dental and mental health experience to help other healthcare professionals have a fulfilling work/life balance.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Lisa will discuss, “The Fattening of America: Where does Dentistry fit into the Puzzle?” Lisa F. Mallonee, MPH, RDH, RD, LD received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and a Master of Public Health with a coordinated degree in nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a Registered Dietitian, Lisa practiced full time as a Registered Dental Hygienist in both general and public health practice settings.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Join us for a lovely morning of learning. Questions to:&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kandice@inspirededucationce.com" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">kandice@inspirededucationce.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com</a>or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">kristin@dedicateddentalhygiene.com</a></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:06:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Initiators: How to Become a Dental Laser Instructor]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/the-initiators-how-to-become-a-dental-laser-instructor</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - is the dental laser safe.jpeg"/>I’ve been approached more than once by people asking how they can become a dental laser instructor too. It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_rCfJeJa3TcCjzcAd1lN5AA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_UHUyrtgVRIe4_puWV_etOQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Z1wbhgUFT0CaeZA0uoKoRA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm__XP16_F4n3V76E4jtmUT6w" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm__XP16_F4n3V76E4jtmUT6w"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 324.05px !important ; height: 215px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm__XP16_F4n3V76E4jtmUT6w"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:324.05px ; height:215px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm__XP16_F4n3V76E4jtmUT6w"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:324.05px ; height:215px ; } } [data-element-id="elm__XP16_F4n3V76E4jtmUT6w"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20is%20the%20dental%20laser%20safe.jpeg" width="324.05" height="215" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">At&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/about/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Dedicated Dental Hygiene,</a>&nbsp;the goal is to enable dental clinicians to further their professional development through laser education courses and one-on-one practice consultation. In teaching dental laser courses all across the United States,&nbsp;<b>I’ve been approached more than once by people asking how they can become a dental laser instructor too.</b>&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.&nbsp;It was the motivation behind a new initiator program here at DDH, and it could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Initiators</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">It’s a simple business model — current hygienists, preferably with laser certification and actively using the laser on patients, can refer other hygienists to DDH courses.&nbsp;<b>For every referral that ends in a course registration or in-office training, you’ll receive a commission.</b>&nbsp;This will serve as the initial stage in eventually becoming a DDH instructor, after meeting specific standards and requirements.&nbsp;This will serve as the initial stage in eventually becoming a DDH instructor, after meeting specific standards and requirements.&nbsp;This will serve as the initial stage in eventually becoming a DDH instructor, after meeting specific standards and requirements.&nbsp;This will serve as the initial stage in eventually becoming a DDH instructor, after meeting specific standards and requirements.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>We’re making the process as simple as possible for our initiators.</b>&nbsp;You’ll complete a training program, access information from us regarding&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">upcoming courses</a>&nbsp;to promote in your area, learn how to promote&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/in-office-training/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">in-office training,</a>&nbsp;and receive a custom referral link so we can track your referrals and make sure you receive your commissions.to promote in your area, learn how to promote&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/in-office-training/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">in-office training,</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;and receive a custom referral link so we can track your referrals and make sure you receive your commissions.&nbsp;and receive a custom referral link so we can track your referrals and make sure you receive your commissions.&nbsp;and receive a custom referral link so we can track your referrals and make sure you receive your commissions.&nbsp;and receive a custom referral link so we can track your referrals and make sure you receive your commissions.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>This initiator program is step one in the process of becoming an instructor here at DDH.</b>&nbsp;Success here will move program participants into a course assistant role. Step three is assistant instructor, and finally, step four is a full-fledged DDH instructor with all the responsibilities of leading your own courses.&nbsp;<b>There are strict standards in place along the way to ensure you’re fully trained and duly prepared for each role.</b>&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.&nbsp;By the time you become a DDH instructor, you’re prepared in every way possible.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Value of Dental Laser Courses</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">If you’re an RDH, you already know that education requirements for a tool like the dental laser vary from state to state.&nbsp;<b>That means finding the right course is up to the individual RDH — and not all dental laser training courses are equal.</b>&nbsp;It’s important to look for courses that meet education requirements wherever an RDH will be in practice, and that’s what they’ll get with a Dedicated Dental Hygiene course. As a nationally approved PACE program provider with FAGD/MAGD credit, we ensure that our course attendees are fully prepared in every way. And by joining our initiator program, you’ll be part of that process.&nbsp;It’s important to look for courses that meet education requirements wherever an RDH will be in practice, and that’s what they’ll get with a Dedicated Dental Hygiene course. As a nationally approved PACE program provider with FAGD/MAGD credit, we ensure that our course attendees are fully prepared in every way. And by joining our initiator program, you’ll be part of that process.&nbsp;It’s important to look for courses that meet education requirements wherever an RDH will be in practice, and that’s what they’ll get with a Dedicated Dental Hygiene course. As a nationally approved PACE program provider with FAGD/MAGD credit, we ensure that our course attendees are fully prepared in every way. And by joining our initiator program, you’ll be part of that process.&nbsp;It’s important to look for courses that meet education requirements wherever an RDH will be in practice, and that’s what they’ll get with a Dedicated Dental Hygiene course. As a nationally approved PACE program provider with FAGD/MAGD credit, we ensure that our course attendees are fully prepared in every way. And by joining our initiator program, you’ll be part of that process.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Bottom Line</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">As the popularity of the dental laser grows, dental laser training is only going to become more important and in greater demand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;to get started.<b>This is an opportunity to further your career as a dental laser instructor.</b><a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Contact us today</a>&nbsp;to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;to get started.&nbsp;to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;to get started.</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:05:33 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental Hygiene Laser Certification in Arizona for Registered Dental Hygienists]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/dental-hygiene-laser-certification-in-arizona-for-registered-dental-hygienists</link><description><![CDATA[If you’re a registered dental hygienist looking for a dental laser certification course in Arizona, here’s what to know to ensure you’re meeting the state’s requirements.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_JLaO02UySu2FN1khxMQhGg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_9mqkzVXNSBSJdJ9voiD_JA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_226BJs9QQ164tpnsKFvHRQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_MQei5pWkCnywtBN0Mwqguw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_MQei5pWkCnywtBN0Mwqguw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 228px !important ; height: 152px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_MQei5pWkCnywtBN0Mwqguw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:228px ; height:152px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_MQei5pWkCnywtBN0Mwqguw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:228px ; height:152px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_MQei5pWkCnywtBN0Mwqguw"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20A%20Definitive%20List%20of%20Laser%20Dentistry%20Pros%20and%20Cons.jpeg" width="228" height="152" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com//state-requirements/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Arizona</a>&nbsp;has specific directives relating to approved use of what it calls “emerging scientific technology,” and the dental laser falls into that category.&nbsp;has specific directives relating to approved use of what it calls “emerging scientific technology,” and the dental laser falls into that category.&nbsp;<b>If you’re a registered dental hygienist looking for a dental laser certification course in Arizona, here’s what to know to ensure you’re meeting the state’s requirements.</b>&nbsp;<b>If you’re a registered dental hygienist looking for a dental laser certification course in Arizona, here’s what to know to ensure you’re meeting the state’s requirements.</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">According to the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">In Arizona, dental laser use is permitted with appropriate training. According to the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dentalboard.az.gov/sites/default/files/Statutes_%26_Rules_2019.pdf" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners:</a></p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">“To qualify to use emerging scientific technology as authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1281(D)(2), a dental hygienist shall successfully complete a course of study that meets the following criteria:<br><br>1. Is a course offered by a recognized dental school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(17), a recognized dental hygiene school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(16), or sponsored by a national or state dental or dental hygiene association or government agency;<br>2. Includes didactic instruction with a written examination;<br>3. Includes hands-on clinical instruction; and<br>4. Is technology that is scientifically based and supported by studies published in peer reviewed dental journals.”</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Since registered dental hygienists can use the dental laser in Arizona with proper training, certification is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fortunately, Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers a dental laser training course that qualifies — and we’re heading to Arizona soon!<b>Like other states, the RDH needs to find an appropriate training course that meets these requirements.</b>&nbsp;Fortunately, Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers a dental laser training course that qualifies — and we’re heading to Arizona soon!&nbsp;Fortunately, Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers a dental laser training course that qualifies — and we’re heading to Arizona soon!&nbsp;Fortunately, Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers a dental laser training course that qualifies — and we’re heading to Arizona soon!&nbsp;Fortunately, Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers a dental laser training course that qualifies — and we’re heading to Arizona soon!&nbsp;Fortunately, Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers a dental laser training course that qualifies — and we’re heading to Arizona soon!</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">DDH Dental Laser Training Courses</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dedicated Dental Hygiene is recognized as a nationally approved AGD PACE provider for continuing education. Our courses are carefully designed to ensure that our attendees develop proficiency with the dental laser. We offer a mix of in-depth lectures and extensive over-the-shoulder, hands-on training so that course participants are comfortable using the dental laser for&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/common-applications.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">different procedures</a>&nbsp;its use with a patient. Plus, our courses ensure the Arizona’s guidelines are met.and&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/is-the-laser-safe.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">discussing and promoting</a>&nbsp;its use with a patient. Plus, our courses ensure the Arizona’s guidelines are met.&nbsp;&nbsp;its use with a patient. Plus, our courses ensure the Arizona’s guidelines are met.<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/is-the-laser-safe.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">discussing and promoting</a>&nbsp;its use with a patient. Plus, our courses ensure the Arizona’s guidelines are met.&nbsp;its use with a patient. Plus, our courses ensure the Arizona’s guidelines are met.&nbsp;its use with a patient. Plus, our courses ensure the Arizona’s guidelines are met.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>At this time, Dedicated Dental Hygiene is scheduling a course in Phoenix, Arizona for June 3,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/meet-kristin/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">DDH founder Kristin Pritavec-Hunter will be teaching at Phoenix College in March</a>.</b>&nbsp;We invite you to&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more about our upcoming Arizona training course and Kristin’s classes. If you’re interested in a course specifically designed for your dental practice, we also offer a customizable&nbsp;&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact us today</a>&nbsp;to learn more about our upcoming Arizona training course and Kristin’s classes. If you’re interested in a course specifically designed for your dental practice, we also offer a customizable&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/in-office-training/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">training platform</a>&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.to learn more about our upcoming Arizona training course and Kristin’s classes. If you’re interested in a course specifically designed for your dental practice, we also offer a customizable&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/in-office-training/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">training platform</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.&nbsp;that ensures a personalized approach to address the unique dynamics and protocols of your team.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">What about Dental Laser Certification before Graduation?</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">There is some discussion about whether an RDH in training can pursue laser certification in Arizona before officially graduating.&nbsp;&nbsp;and dental laser certification should likewise be no issue before a student has graduated.<b>There is a precedent for schools to allow students to take WREB local anesthesia and clinical exams before graduation,</b>&nbsp;and dental laser certification should likewise be no issue before a student has graduated.&nbsp;and dental laser certification should likewise be no issue before a student has graduated.&nbsp;and dental laser certification should likewise be no issue before a student has graduated.&nbsp;and dental laser certification should likewise be no issue before a student has graduated.&nbsp;and dental laser certification should likewise be no issue before a student has graduated.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dental Laser Certification in Arizona</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dental laser rules and requirements vary depending on the state,&nbsp;&nbsp;As long as there’s no national standard for the dental laser, individual hygienists and dentists must perform due diligence on the requirements in their state and&nbsp;<b>but the fact remains that any RDH or DDS using this tool needs to be properly trained.</b>&nbsp;to ensure their patients’ safety.As long as there’s no national standard for the dental laser, individual hygienists and dentists must perform due diligence on the requirements in their state and&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/every-professional.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">find the very best training possible</a>&nbsp;to ensure their patients’ safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;to ensure their patients’ safety.<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/every-professional.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">find the very best training possible</a>&nbsp;to ensure their patients’ safety.&nbsp;to ensure their patients’ safety.&nbsp;to ensure their patients’ safety.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>If you’re an RDH looking for dental laser certification courses in Arizona that meet the state board’s requirements, make plans to attend the June course from Dedicated Dental Hygiene in Phoenix.</b>&nbsp;Stay tuned for more information about location and dates, or&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact us today</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;to learn more.</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:05:12 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated Dental Hygiene Event in Reno this November]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/dedicated-dental-hygiene-event-in-reno-this-november</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - DEDICATED DENTAL HYGIENE EVENT IN RENO THIS NOVEMBER.jpeg"/>As part of our commitment to continuing education, Dedicated Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce our upcoming November event in partnership with Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHDHE of Hygienist for Health with guest presenters Dr. Jason Goodchild, DMD, and Xuan-Thu Failing, RDH, OMT, BSDH.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_-jBat9yVRoiGkCPe5tJDDQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_JJfm0ZC9RH2uZJ181xD_sA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm__PSvutqERrq-Mw2lN9mBYA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_fEWGCE09Kn10_kO7dNYmAw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_fEWGCE09Kn10_kO7dNYmAw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 211px !important ; height: 211px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_fEWGCE09Kn10_kO7dNYmAw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:211px ; height:211px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_fEWGCE09Kn10_kO7dNYmAw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:211px ; height:211px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_fEWGCE09Kn10_kO7dNYmAw"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20DEDICATED%20DENTAL%20HYGIENE%20EVENT%20IN%20RENO%20THIS%20NOVEMBER.jpeg" width="211" height="211" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">As part of our commitment to continuing education,&nbsp;<b>Dedicated Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce our upcoming November event in partnership with Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHDHE of Hygienist for Health with guest presenters Dr. Jason Goodchild, DMD, and Xuan-Thu Failing, RDH, OMT, BSDH.</b>&nbsp;Dr. Goodchild will be covering local anesthesia myths and best practices for handling medical emergencies in the dental office, and Ms. Failing is presenting an introduction to myofunctional therapy. Participants will also enjoy a sponsored happy hour, prizes, and giveaways. Registration for this November 5 event in Reno is open now—&nbsp;Dr. Goodchild will be covering local anesthesia myths and best practices for handling medical emergencies in the dental office, and Ms. Failing is presenting an introduction to myofunctional therapy. Participants will also enjoy a sponsored happy hour, prizes, and giveaways. Registration for this November 5 event in Reno is open now—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/class-info.php?id=34" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">reserve your spot today.</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/class-info.php?id=34" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">reserve your spot today.</a>&nbsp;</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Local Anesthetic—Mythbusters Edition &amp; Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Despite the widespread ubiquity of local anesthetics in clinical practice, misconceptions linger. In this presentation,&nbsp;&nbsp;will identify six of the most common myths related to local anesthesia. Understanding all the facts about this essential clinical practice means better care for your patients.<a href="https://www.jenkintowndental.com/dr-goodchild/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Dr. Goodchild</a>&nbsp;will identify six of the most common myths related to local anesthesia. Understanding all the facts about this essential clinical practice means better care for your patients.&nbsp;will identify six of the most common myths related to local anesthesia. Understanding all the facts about this essential clinical practice means better care for your patients.&nbsp;will identify six of the most common myths related to local anesthesia. Understanding all the facts about this essential clinical practice means better care for your patients.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dr. Goodchild will also cover best practices for preparing the entire dental team for the management of medical emergencies. While emergencies are defined as those conditions that if left untreated could lead to patient mobility or mortality, this course is designed to address any medical situation that leaves you, as the practitioner, feeling symptoms of anxiety. After all, medical emergencies can and do happen. On average, a dental practitioner will face a medical emergency in the dental office at least once every two years. Fortunately, 75% of these emergencies can be managed with effective local anesthesia and stress reduction.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">When an appropriate response could mean the difference between life and death, a properly-equipped emergency drug kit is key. In this course, Dr. Goodchild will cover the seven essential drugs dental professionals must know for the effective management of any medical emergency.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Tongue and Cheek—Introduction to Myofunctional Therapy</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Myofuctional therapy describes a program of specific exercises focusing on the facial muscles that are used for chewing and swallowing. In most cases, these exercises are designed to strengthen and retrain the tongue. Ms. Failing will walk event participants through the why’s and how’s of myofunctional therapy so you can offer more complete care to your patients.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">This DDH event will run from 8 am to 3 pm at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada, on November 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;for an informative, entertaining experience.<a href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/class-info.php?id=34" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Register now</a>&nbsp;for an informative, entertaining experience.&nbsp;for an informative, entertaining experience.&nbsp;for an informative, entertaining experience.</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:04:24 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental Hygienist Laser Certification Course in Chicago Area-Book Now!]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/dental-hygienist-laser-certification-course-in-chicago-area-book-now</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - DENTAL HYGIENIST LASER CERTIFICATION COURSE IN CHICAGO AREA—BOOK NOW-.jpeg"/>Dedicated Dental Hygiene is partnering with Angie Wallace, RDH, for an upcoming dental laser certification course in the Chicago area. There is no guidance currently listed in the Illinois Practice Act regarding certification courses, but the right training is essential regardless.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_zo5b58FbR1utyTC3bMdqbw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_l_7tp_UVSm6XFy2PBSOIRg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HI9IXEuaQOSSsySM1ORdVA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_M3O9bm5G2at22j9PVXpzsA" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_M3O9bm5G2at22j9PVXpzsA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 332.21px !important ; height: 250px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_M3O9bm5G2at22j9PVXpzsA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:332.21px ; height:250px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_M3O9bm5G2at22j9PVXpzsA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:332.21px ; height:250px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_M3O9bm5G2at22j9PVXpzsA"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20DENTAL%20HYGIENIST%20LASER%20CERTIFICATION%20COURSE%20IN%20CHICAGO%20AREA%E2%80%94BOOK%20NOW-.jpeg" width="332.21" height="250" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dedicated Dental Hygiene is partnering with&nbsp;<a href="http://laserrdh.com/2.html" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Angie Wallace, RDH,</a>&nbsp;for an upcoming dental laser certification course in the Chicago area. There is no guidance currently listed in the Illinois Practice Act regarding certification courses, but the right training is essential regardless.&nbsp;for an upcoming dental laser certification course in the Chicago area. There is no guidance currently listed in the Illinois Practice Act regarding certification courses, but the right training is essential regardless.&nbsp;<b>Here’s what to expect from this November 12th course in Arlington Heights with Angie Wallace.</b>&nbsp;<b>Here’s what to expect from this November 12th course in Arlington Heights with Angie Wallace.</b>&nbsp;</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">DDH in Illinois</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Our Illinois course is designed to meet the educational requirements for laser use in most states, including Illinois.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Hygienists can expect to learn the value and benefit of laser-assisted hygiene, including the role of laser debridement in the treatment of biofilm infection and the host inflammatory side of periodontal infection through energy absorption.</b></p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The eight-hour course will also review:<br><br>• How best to explain laser procedures to patients<br>• Choosing appropriate settings<br>• Treatment planning, coding, and fee assessment<br>• An introduction to photo-biomodulation and wound healing<br>• A clinical, hands-on simulation</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Attendees of DDH courses also have the option of pursuing their&nbsp;&nbsp;standard level certification after attending the course for an additional fee<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/academy-of-laser-dentistry-national-certification/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Academy of Laser Dentistry</a>&nbsp;standard level certification after attending the course for an additional fee&nbsp;standard level certification after attending the course for an additional fee&nbsp;standard level certification after attending the course for an additional fee</b>. We’re proud to be one of just 22 providers offering this certification, which is the only recognized laser certification in the country.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Meet Angie Wallace</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Angie is an in-office laser hygiene consultant. She’s a member and recommended course provider of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, providing standard proficiency to dental hygienists interested in soft-tissue laser training.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>We’re thrilled to have her as a co-instructor on our Arlington Heights course—her expertise and experience truly speak for themselves.</b></p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Benefits of Dental Laser Certification</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">While individual state boards dictate rules and regulations regarding laser use,&nbsp;&nbsp;The dental laser is a powerful tool, and the benefits of certification are lengthy. Not only does it improve the scope of your individual practice, it means you’re qualified to use the laser on patients who are actively seeking this kind of care.<b>there’s so such thing as too much education.</b>&nbsp;The dental laser is a powerful tool, and the benefits of certification are lengthy. Not only does it improve the scope of your individual practice, it means you’re qualified to use the laser on patients who are actively seeking this kind of care.&nbsp;The dental laser is a powerful tool, and the benefits of certification are lengthy. Not only does it improve the scope of your individual practice, it means you’re qualified to use the laser on patients who are actively seeking this kind of care.&nbsp;The dental laser is a powerful tool, and the benefits of certification are lengthy. Not only does it improve the scope of your individual practice, it means you’re qualified to use the laser on patients who are actively seeking this kind of care.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">As the dental laser grows in popularity, it’s a good idea to seek certification now. Chances are good some level of training will soon be required across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b><a href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/register.php?id=40" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Register for our Arlington Heights course in the Chicago area now,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;today with any questions about our program and our courses.&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact us</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;today with any questions about our program and our courses.&nbsp;today with any questions about our program and our courses.&nbsp;today with any questions about our program and our courses.&nbsp;today with any questions about our program and our courses.</b></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:03:13 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina RDH Need 12-Hour CE Requirement for Laser Use]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/south-carolina-rdh-need-12-hour-ce-requirement-for-laser-use</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - SOUTH CAROLINA RDH NEED 12-HOUR CE REQUIREMENT FOR LASER USE.jpeg"/>Registered dental hygienists practicing in South Carolina have new rules to follow for the use of dental lasers. The biggest takeaway? RDHs in South Carolina need to meet a 12-hour requirement.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_8i3tt7CpSsqvjNuzAph_gQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_7muC1bu4S1elyxE1bX9JwQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_J-LStQcrQ0CHrwVC6nGfRg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_vkVbFBVlOMLj6nprFeohmQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_vkVbFBVlOMLj6nprFeohmQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 306.94px !important ; height: 231px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_vkVbFBVlOMLj6nprFeohmQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:306.94px ; height:231px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_vkVbFBVlOMLj6nprFeohmQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:306.94px ; height:231px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_vkVbFBVlOMLj6nprFeohmQ"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20SOUTH%20CAROLINA%20RDH%20NEED%2012-HOUR%20CE%20REQUIREMENT%20FOR%20LASER%20USE.jpeg" width="306.94" height="231" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Registered dental hygienists practicing in South Carolina have new rules to follow for the use of dental lasers.&nbsp;<b>The biggest takeaway? RDHs in South Carolina need to meet a 12-hour&nbsp;&nbsp;requirement.<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/continuing-education-courses.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">continuing education</a>&nbsp;requirement.&nbsp;</b>Here’s how Dedicated Dental Hygiene makes that easy.Here’s how Dedicated Dental Hygiene makes that easy.Here’s how Dedicated Dental Hygiene makes that easy.Here’s how Dedicated Dental Hygiene makes that easy.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Use of Lasers in a Dental Setting</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Per the South Carolina’s Board of Dentistry:<br>• Only dentists are permitted to use a laser that can remove hard and/or soft tissue while treating a dental patient.<br>• Dental hygienists may use dental lasers with the direct supervision of a dentist, and the hygienist’s laser use is limited to pocket disinfection at settings that preclude hard and soft tissue removal, with the exception of incidental gingival curettage.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;This training must also include an interactive element that addresses operation of the lasers used in the dental practice.&nbsp;<b>Before using a dental laser, an RDH must complete training that includes laser physics, safety, and appropriate use.</b>&nbsp;including The Commission on Dental Accreditation, The American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program, The Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), or The American Medical Association.This training must also include an interactive element that addresses operation of the lasers used in the dental practice.&nbsp;<b>Initial training must include no fewer than 12 hours of instruction through a course that’s provided or recognized by specific organizations,</b>&nbsp;including The Commission on Dental Accreditation, The American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program, The Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), or The American Medical Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;including The Commission on Dental Accreditation, The American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program, The Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), or The American Medical Association.<b>Initial training must include no fewer than 12 hours of instruction through a course that’s provided or recognized by specific organizations,</b>&nbsp;including The Commission on Dental Accreditation, The American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program, The Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), or The American Medical Association.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dental Laser Training with Dedicated Dental Hygiene</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dedicated Dental Hygiene is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Attendees in our group courses can expect lectures and extensive hands-on training to ensure familiarity and proficiency with the dental laser using objects intended to simulate the human mouth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>The course is designed to ensure practitioners feel comfortable discussing and promoting the use of a dental laser with a patient, as well as using it for a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/common-applications.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">variety of procedures.</a></b></p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">DDH also offers&nbsp;&nbsp;to accommodate the unique systems of individual practices, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/in-office-training/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">in-office training</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;to accommodate the unique systems of individual practices, as well as<b>In-office training is particularly well-suited to South Carolina’s new ruling.</b><a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/continuing-education/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">online CEs</a>&nbsp;<b>This kind of training is also the best way to ensure that your employees feel comfortable with their new skills.</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/academy-of-laser-dentistry-national-certification/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">national certification.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the equipment is readily available, it gives your staff the opportunity for live patient practice (assuming direct supervision by a dentist, patient consent, and other legalities).&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the equipment is readily available, it gives your staff the opportunity for live patient practice (assuming direct supervision by a dentist, patient consent, and other legalities).&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, training as a team in your office, where your staff works every day, helps improve consistency and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, training as a team in your office, where your staff works every day, helps improve consistency and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the equipment is readily available, it gives your staff the opportunity for live patient practice (assuming direct supervision by a dentist, patient consent, and other legalities).&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the equipment is readily available, it gives your staff the opportunity for live patient practice (assuming direct supervision by a dentist, patient consent, and other legalities).&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, training as a team in your office, where your staff works every day, helps improve consistency and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, training as a team in your office, where your staff works every day, helps improve consistency and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Our customizable training platform means DDH can create a program specific to your practice’s unique protocols and structures.</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the equipment is readily available, it gives your staff the opportunity for live patient practice (assuming direct supervision by a dentist, patient consent, and other legalities).&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the equipment is readily available, it gives your staff the opportunity for live patient practice (assuming direct supervision by a dentist, patient consent, and other legalities).&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, training as a team in your office, where your staff works every day, helps improve consistency and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, training as a team in your office, where your staff works every day, helps improve consistency and compliance.&nbsp;</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">More Questions?</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">At DDH,&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re committed to offering high-quality education for the dental laser, and we’re happy to answer your questions about our courses, our credentials, and certification in your state. For more information,&nbsp;<b>we understand that changing requirements in individual states often leads to specific question.</b>&nbsp;today.We’re committed to offering high-quality education for the dental laser, and we’re happy to answer your questions about our courses, our credentials, and certification in your state. For more information,&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact us</a>&nbsp;today.</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:02:59 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental Consulting & Continuing Education with DDH]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/dental-consulting-continuing-education-with-ddh</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - Continuing Education with Dedicated Dental Hygiene.jpeg"/>You may be familiar with Dedicated Dental Hygiene for our comprehensive dental laser education courses and one-on-one practice consultations. But our commitment to continuing education extends far beyond your dental laser course or in-office training.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_cokcxphqRgyLEvOez76oDg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_D3CjHp1pTaCyfXZNiN0FLw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_W0SnqO2ATriGBymd-kddUA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ryg89Kxys4Ks_UZF5arRUQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_ryg89Kxys4Ks_UZF5arRUQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 337.62px !important ; height: 286px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_ryg89Kxys4Ks_UZF5arRUQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:337.62px ; height:286px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_ryg89Kxys4Ks_UZF5arRUQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:337.62px ; height:286px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_ryg89Kxys4Ks_UZF5arRUQ"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-custom zpimage-mobile-fallback-custom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20Continuing%20Education%20with%20Dedicated%20Dental%20Hygiene.jpeg" width="337.62" height="286" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">You may be familiar with Dedicated Dental Hygiene for our comprehensive dental laser education courses and one-on-one practice consultations.&nbsp;<b>But our commitment to continuing education extends far beyond your dental laser course or in-office training.</b>&nbsp;Here’s what continuing education with DDH really means.Here’s what continuing education with DDH really means.Here’s what continuing education with DDH really means.Here’s what continuing education with DDH really means.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Navigating Dental Practice Challenges</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">There’s so much more to running a dental practice than caring for teeth. Patient acquisition, insurance reimbursements, marketing, the skyrocketing costs of running a business — these are all addition hurdles that must be cleared in order to run a successful practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Adding dental laser technology shouldn’t be another headache, which is where dental consulting with DDH comes in.</b></p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Our programs, which include one and two-day training, are designed to strengthen any points of weakness in your dental practice. That may involve laser certification for your staff, implementing the use of the laser, hands-on training, and even front office staff coaching.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>We’ve found high levels of success with implementing the dental laser into various practices with our in-person, hands-on approach.</b>&nbsp;That means a trained, experienced trainer spending time in both the front and back office. Plus, our certification programs are designed to meet your state’s education standards. We can also provide&nbsp;&nbsp;through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Each clinician will receive the credits necessary to meet state requirements for laser use, and these credits can also be applied towards your dental or dental hygiene license renewal.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/academy-of-laser-dentistry-national-certification/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">national certification</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Each clinician will receive the credits necessary to meet state requirements for laser use, and these credits can also be applied towards your dental or dental hygiene license renewal.&nbsp;through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Each clinician will receive the credits necessary to meet state requirements for laser use, and these credits can also be applied towards your dental or dental hygiene license renewal.&nbsp;through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Each clinician will receive the credits necessary to meet state requirements for laser use, and these credits can also be applied towards your dental or dental hygiene license renewal.&nbsp;through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Each clinician will receive the credits necessary to meet state requirements for laser use, and these credits can also be applied towards your dental or dental hygiene license renewal.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Learn more about our&nbsp;&nbsp;and remember that our custom packages mean we can create a program just for your practice. If you don’t see exactly what you need, just ask.<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/laser-implementation/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">continuing education programs,</a>&nbsp;and remember that our custom packages mean we can create a program just for your practice. If you don’t see exactly what you need, just ask.&nbsp;and remember that our custom packages mean we can create a program just for your practice. If you don’t see exactly what you need, just ask.&nbsp;and remember that our custom packages mean we can create a program just for your practice. If you don’t see exactly what you need, just ask.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dental Consulting Services</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Our programs of support were designed to ensure our clients can continue staying productive after they complete our training courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;If that sounds like your dental practice, browse our&nbsp;<b>They were specifically designed for dentists in need of increased production in the hygiene department, improved efficiency in the front office, more support for the back office team, and the implementation of dental lasers.</b>&nbsp;now or&nbsp;&nbsp;today to create a customized plan. Let's get started!&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/laser-implementation/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">dental consulting programs</a>&nbsp;now or&nbsp;&nbsp;today to create a customized plan. Let's get started!<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact DDH</a>&nbsp;now or&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact DDH</a>now or&nbsp;&nbsp;today to create a customized plan. Let's get started!&nbsp;today to create a customized plan. Let's get started!</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:02:12 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental Hygienist Laser Certification Course in Sacramento Book Now!]]></title><link>https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/post/dental-hygienist-laser-certification-course-in-sacramento-book-now</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog pics/Blog - Soft Tissue Diode Laser Certification for the Dental Hygienist.jpeg"/>Certification in dental lasers continues to become more and more important for dental hygienists, and California remains one of the states currently requiring a certification course. The challenge comes in finding the right training.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_sJ5Og4YdQOicOJXOm8Gahg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_o6d3KXFsTKCE4EvqFvyzdA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_vuNDRL8aQgC1dFnIo5XOSQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_dWhCOTL3BVSK8CxZH245jg" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_dWhCOTL3BVSK8CxZH245jg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 400px !important ; height: 400px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_dWhCOTL3BVSK8CxZH245jg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:400px ; height:400px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_dWhCOTL3BVSK8CxZH245jg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:400px ; height:400px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_dWhCOTL3BVSK8CxZH245jg"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/blog%20pics/Blog%20-%20Soft%20Tissue%20Diode%20Laser%20Certification%20for%20the%20Dental%20Hygienist.jpeg" width="400" height="400" loading="lazy" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Certification in&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/why-the-laser/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">dental lasers</a>&nbsp;continues to become more and more important for dental hygienists, and California remains one of the states currently requiring a certification course. The challenge comes in finding the right training. If you’re looking for a&nbsp;&nbsp;Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers comprehensive training for both hygienists and dentists to ensure your proficiency and comfort on the tool. We’re currently accepting registration for our upcoming course in Sacramento on June 25.&nbsp;<b><a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">high quality laser certification course in California,</a></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers comprehensive training for both hygienists and dentists to ensure your proficiency and comfort on the tool. We’re currently accepting registration for our upcoming course in Sacramento on June 25.&nbsp;Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers comprehensive training for both hygienists and dentists to ensure your proficiency and comfort on the tool. We’re currently accepting registration for our upcoming course in Sacramento on June 25.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">California Code</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">California business and professional code 1914 states, &quot;A registered dental hygienist may use any material or device approved for use in the performance of a service or procedure within his or her scope of practice under the appropriate level of supervision, if he or she has the appropriate education and training required to use the material or device.” This includes the use of dental lasers.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">About the Course</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">As a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit,&nbsp;&nbsp;Our courses are designed to meet the educational requirements for laser use in several states, including California, with curriculum that explores the value and benefit of of laser-assisted dentistry.<b>Dedicated Dental Hygiene offers dental practitioners a robust group course that includes comprehensive lectures and extensive hands-on training.</b>&nbsp;Our courses are designed to meet the educational requirements for laser use in several states, including California, with curriculum that explores the value and benefit of of laser-assisted dentistry.&nbsp;Our courses are designed to meet the educational requirements for laser use in several states, including California, with curriculum that explores the value and benefit of of laser-assisted dentistry.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Course participants will learn how laser debridement meets the demands inherent to treating both biofilm infection and the host inflammatory side of periodontal infections through energy absorption.</p><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Sacramento course training is scheduled for June 25 from 8 am to 5 pm and will review:<br><br>• How to best&nbsp;&nbsp;laser procedures to patients<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/blog/is-the-laser-safe.php" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">explain</a>&nbsp;laser procedures to patients<br>laser procedures to patients<br>• How to choose appropriate laser settings<br>• Treatment planning, coding and fee assessment<br>• An introduction to photo-biomodulation and wound healing<br>• A clinical hands-on simulation<br>• Laser operation and maintenance<br>Academy of Laser Dentistry certification is also available to course attendees, and registration includes lunch.Academy of Laser Dentistry certification is also available to course attendees, and registration includes lunch.</p><h3 style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Benefits of Dental Laser Certification</h3><p style="margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:medium;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">If you’re searching for dental hygienist laser certification courses in Sacramento, you already recognize the benefits of certification.&nbsp;&nbsp;While state dental boards still vary in their requirements, but it’s a safe bet that certification will soon become a requirement across the board as dental lasers continue to grow in popularity and versatility.&nbsp;<b>Not only does it make your scope of practice more sophisticated, it puts you in a better position to treat those patients actively seeking a laser-certified hygienist.</b>&nbsp;for our Sacramento laser dental training now, or&nbsp;&nbsp;with any questions.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dedicateddentalhygiene.com/classes/register.php?id=27" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">Register</a>&nbsp;for our Sacramento laser dental training now, or&nbsp;&nbsp;with any questions.<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact us</a>&nbsp;for our Sacramento laser dental training now, or&nbsp;<a href="https://dedicateddentalhygiene.com/contact/" style="color:rgb(67, 190, 188);">contact us</a>&nbsp;with any questions.</p></div>
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