Continuing Education

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:

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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