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.
Currently scheduled topics include:
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiology Examination Preparation Course presented by Dr. Dawn Bearor, RDH, EdD
Friday, May 12, 2023 9:00am – 4:00pm (Registration Closed)
UMA Bangor Campus (In-person)
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) GC (General Chairside) Preparation Course presented by Courtney Noonan, CDA, EFDA, BAS Expanded Function Dental Assisting Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor Dental Health
Friday, June 2, 2023 8:30am – 12:30pm (Maximum Enrollment 20)
ONLINE Live via Zoom (no recording option available)
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) IC (Infection Control) Preparation Course presented by Tricia Spearin, CDA, RDH, EFDA, M.Ed Lecturer III Dental Health
Friday, June 23, 2023 9:00am – 12:00pm (Maximum Enrollment 20)
ONLINE Live via Zoom (no recording option available)
Adult and Child Protective Mandated Reporting Training
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, October 6, 2023 8:00am – 12:00pm
UMA Fireside Lounge Augusta Campus (In-person)
Upon successful completion of the Adult and Child Protective Services Mandated Reporter course, the participant will be able to:
1. Recognize signs of both child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
2. Identify red flags that may trigger warnings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
3. Understand the process of reporting, the investigation, and the outcome of mandated reporting.
For more information, please contact us by calling (207) 262-7870.
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.