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
Foundations in Dental Hygiene Minimally Invasive Care
Presented by UMA Dental Health Programs and Children’s Oral Health Network (COHN)
Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Online Webinar
Course Registration Fee: $50 (Course Registration will close on July 15th)
3.5 CEU Hours
Applications in Dental Hygiene Minimally Invasive Care (Prerequisite: Attendance at the UMA ONLINE course offered on July 23rd, Foundations in Dental Hygiene Minimally Invasice Care)
Presented by UMA Dental Health Programs and Children’s Oral Health Network (COHN)
Friday, July 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site, College Center, Dental Health Programs Building, 201 Texas Ave., Bangor
Course Registration Fee: $200 (Seating is limited and early registration is strongly encouraged)
4.5 CEU Hours
Complimentary continental breakfast will be provided
Radiology Review for Independent Practice Dental Hygienists
Presented by UMA Dental Health Programs and Children’s Oral Health Network (COHN)
Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
UMA Bangor Campus In-Person, On-site, College Center, Dental Health Programs Building, 201 Texas Ave., Bangor
Course Registration Fee: $300 (Seating is limited and early registration is strongly encouraged)
7.5 CEU Hours
Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
Adult & Child Protective Mandated Reporting Training
Presented by State of Maine professional trainers Julia Simmons and Stephanie Wiken
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
UMA Augusta Campus In-Person, On-site, Randall Student Center, Fireplace Lounge Augusta (LINK: Directions)
Course Registration Fee: $60
4 CEU Hours | REGISTRATION CLOSES 9-21-26
Complimentary continental breakfast will be provided
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
CANCELLED due to low enrollment
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
CANCELLED due to low enrollment
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 23rd)
6.0 CEU Hours
Complementary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
New! Hands On Radiology Course: Practicing Imaging Fundamentals (Prerequisite: Attendance at the In-Person course offered on Nov 6th, DANB® Radiation Health & Safety Exam Prep Course)
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
CANCELLED due to low enrollment
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.