The NJDA is happy to once again offer this VIRTUAL Lunch Session Series to support the educational needs of dental professionals while satisfying licensure renewal requirements. The series is offered from March through October. Each course will be offered three times during lunch hours. This series is available to team members only – dental hygienists, dental assistants, lab techs, office managers and staff. THIS SERIES IS NOT APPROVED FOR DENTISTS.
The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry has mandated three licensure requirements to be completed for license renewal on December 31, 2027 for dental hygienists and December 31, 2026 for registered dental assistants.
Mandated License Requirements:
- One hour of continuing education in preventing and controlling Infectious Diseases and managing personnel health and safety concerns related to infection control in dental settings.
- One hour of continuing education in educational programs or topics concerning prescription.
- One hour of continuing education in educational programs in Professional Ethics and New Jersey law Concerning the Practice of Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting.
PRICING
NJDA Member Dentist Staff:
- Bundle- $99
- Al a carte - $49 per course
Non-Member Dentist Staff:
- Bundle- $198
- Al a carte- $98 per course
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & DATES
Ethics in Dentistry
CEUs: 1
Course Description: This course is designed to review ethical decision making with regard to standards of care. Defining ethics and differentiating between morals and ethics forms for the basis for ethical decision making. Using the ADPIED process of care to adapt individualized treatment plans ensures delivering ethical care. We will discuss scope of practice and its importance to following best practices. Solving ethical dilemmas with ADHA code of ethics as guidelines. The course delves into informed consent, established standards of care and ethical responsibilities.
Learning Objectives:
- Define ethics
- Standard of Care
- ADHA code of ethics
- Informed consent
- Best practices
- New Jersey State practice regulations
Speaker: Linda Hecker, MA, BSDH, RDH
Dates:
Monday, March 23rd at 12:00PM-1:00PM
Thursday, June 18th at 1:00PM-2:00PM
Wednesday, September 23rd 12:00PM-1:00PM
Infection Control for Dental Professionals
CEUs: 1
Course Description: This course is designed to review best practices in infection control and prevention. It will provide an overview of CDC guidelines and OSHA regulations.
Learning Objectives:
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control
- Plan Engineering and Work Practice Controls
- Standard Precautions and Best Practices
- Spore Testing and Dental Unit Water Lines Hazardous Waste Disposal
- CDC and OSHA Training Requirements
Speaker: Linda Hecker, MA, BSDH, RDH
Dates:
Thursday, March 19th at 1:00PM-2:00PM
Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00PM-1:00PM
Wednesday, October 28th 1:00PM-2:00PM
Pills, Pain, and Patients: What the Dental Team Needs to Know
CEUs: 1
Course Description: Dental pain walks through the door every single day—and pain medications are often part of the plan. Although not every professional in the dental office writes prescriptions, they are on the front lines of patient care: reviewing health histories, spotting red flags, answering questions, and sometimes being the first to notice when something isn’t right. This course breaks down both non-opioid and opioid analgesics in a way that’s practical, relevant, and designed specifically for the whole dental team. We’ll explore how these medications work, when they’re typically used, what can go wrong, and what we need to watch for. From common side effects to serious safety concerns like drug interactions, misuse, and overdose, this course focuses on what we need to know to protect our patients and feel confident when dental pain management becomes part of the conversation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how non-opioid and opioid pain medications work and why they’re used in dental care.
- Recognize common dental analgesics and their typical roles in managing mild, moderate, and severe dental pain.
- Identify side effects, contraindications, and interactions that matter in the dental office.
- Spot warning signs of medication misuse, adverse reactions, and potential overdose.
Speaker: Tom Viola, MA, BSDH, RDH
Dates:
Tuesday, April 7th at 12:00PM-1:00PM
Wednesday, August 5th at 12:00PM-1:00PM
Thursday, October 1st 1:00PM-2:00PM
COURSES ARE NOT RECORDED OR AVAILABLE AFTER AIRING LIVE ON THE PROVIDED DATE AND TIME.
If you are experiencing technical problems or challenges participating, please DO NOT CALL THE NJDA. Please email conference@njda.org. We have staff on standby to assist during all sessions.
Registration for all NJDA education sessions closes ONE HOUR prior to the start time. Please contact conference@njda.org with any inquiries or need of troubleshooting.
- In order to receive CE certification, attendees must be logged on for a minimum of 50 minutes per hour and complete a course evaluation for each course.
- Each attendee must be logged into the program on their own device. Following CERP Guidelines, NO CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED WITH SHARED VIEWING.
- These programs are NOT recorded and will NOT be available on demand. You must be logged in live during the specified times to receive credit.
For any questions, please contact the Programs and Business Development Department.
Brianna Oddo
Program/Marketing Assistant
boddo@njda.org
732-422-2722
Stephanie Pennisi
Multimedia Designer & Marketing Coordinator
spennisi@njda.org
732-422-2725
Maureen Barlow
Dir. of Programs & Development
mbarlow@njda.org
732-422-2712
