UMA Bangor Dental Health Programs offer continuing education courses on trending topics for dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDAs) on an ongoing basis. (Use the blue button at the bottom of this page for CE course registration or for more information.)

2026 TOPICS


Dental Health Programs Table Clinics

Presented by Students in the Dental Hygiene Program

Thursday, April 9, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site, FITNESS CENTER, 67 Taft St., Bangor

A selection of finger sandwiches and light refreshments will be provided

NO Course Registration Required

1.5 CEU Hours

2026 TABLE CLINIC TOPICS

  • Beneath the Polish: Fingernail Hygiene
  • Whitening Efficacy
  • Nicotine Pouches: Small Pouch, BIG Problems
  • Botox for TMD
  • Dental Bling: The Truth Behind Tooth Gems and Dental Grillz
  • Beyond the Dental Chair: Alternative Practice Models in Dental Hygiene
  • Is Red Light the New Greenlight?: Red Light Therapy in Dental Hygiene
  • Swappin’ Spit: Transmission of Bacteria
  • Nanohydroxyapatite Toothpaste

Tobacco Dependence Intervention Workshop

Presented by Edward J. Perka, Jr., CASAC, NCTTP, Maine Center for Tobacco Independence

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site 128 Texas Ave. RM#124 Eastport Hall

Course Registration Fee: $50.00

3.0 CEU Hours

Complimentary refreshments will be provided


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB®) Radiation Health & Safety Exam Prep Course

Presented by Dr. Dawn Bearor RDH, EdD, Adjunct Professor of Dental Health University of Maine at Augusta

Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

UMA Lewiston Center In-Person, On-site, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn Campus, 51 Westminster St., RM #170 Lewiston

Course Registration Fee: $250 (Seating limited, Registration closes May 2nd)

6.0 CEU Hours

(Lunch break on own 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB®) General Chairside Exam Prep Course

Presented by Courtney Noonan, CDA, EFDA, MSEd, Assistant Professor of Dental Health University of Maine at Augusta

Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

UMA Online via Zoom

Course Registration Fee: $200 (Seating limited, Registration closes September 26th)

4.5 CEU Hours


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB®) Infection Control Exam Prep Course

Presented by Dr. Tricia Spearin, CDA, EFDA, RDH, EdD, Assistant Professor of Dental Health University of Maine at Augusta

Friday, October 9, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

UMA Online via Kahoot Gamification

Course Registration Fee: $175 (Seating limited, Registration closes October 2nd)

3.5 CEU Hours


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB®) Radiation Health & Safety Exam Prep Course

Presented by Dr. Dawn Bearor RDH, EdD, Adjunct Professor of Dental Health University of Maine at Augusta

Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site, 201 Texas Ave. College Center RM #136 Bangor

Course Registration Fee: $250 (Seating limited, Registration closes October 4th)

6.0 CEU Hours

Complementary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided


New! Hands On Radiology Course: Practicing Imaging Fundamentals (Prerequisite: DANB® Radiation Health & Safety Exam Prep Course on Nov 6th)

Presenters: Dr. Dawn Bearor RDH, EdD, Adjunct Professor of Dental Health University of Maine at Augusta and Heidi Schoonbeck, RDH, CDA, MSDH, Assistant Professor of Dental Health University of Maine at Augusta

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site, 201 Texas Ave. College Center

Course Registration Fee: $250 (Seating limited, Registration closes October 4th)

6.0 CEU Hours

Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided


Practice Without Pain: Prevention and Management Strategies for Dental Professionals

A Collaborative Workshop Presented by the University of Maine Augusta Bangor Dental Hygiene Program and Husson University School of Occupational Therapy

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site 128 Texas Ave. RM#124 Eastport Hall

Course Registration Fee: $75 (Seating limited, Registration closes November 8th)

7.5 CEU Hours

Complementary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided


For more information on course registration and Early Bird DISCOUNTS, please use the blue registration button. Additional questions, contact us by calling (207) 262-7870 or by email at torrie.tardiff@maine.edu.

We look forward to fulfilling your continuing education needs!

Participants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are asked to please contact Torrie Tardiff at 207-262-7870 or torrie.tardiff@maine.edu no later than three weeks prior to the scheduled continuing education. If requests are received after this date, insufficient time may affect the ability to make necessary arrangements.