Continuing Education

Requirements: It shall be the responsibility of each licensee to maintain a record of all continuing education activity. Each licensee must obtain from the course sponsor and retain for a period of four years an authenticated record of attendance.

MCDS will provide an imprinter and a certificate of attendance at each continuing education program that it sponsors

Credit toward the 40-hour dentist biennial Continuing Education requirement is limited to 7 hours for Practice Management courses.

Updates (1/98):
1. An increase to ten (10) hours (previously five hours) in the number of CE hours earned through CE from audio tape, video tape and correspondence courses with written post-tests.
2. Licensees involved in teaching or research activities at least one full day per week or the equivalent of one full day per week in an academic year, and who hold a part- time faculty or research appointment, shall receive four hours of CE credit for each full day or two hours annually for each half day.
3. The program portion of dinner meetings of constituents and components of professional dental associations will be granted one hour of credit for each hour of instruction as long as the subject matter meets the educational requirements. (Said requirement is as follows: All continuing education credit to be accepted for credit shall have significant intellectual or practical content which deals primarily with matters directly related to the practice of dentistry or with the professional responsibilities or ethical obligations of licensees. Subjects such as estate planning, financial or investment/tax planning, personal health or others so deemed by the Board from time to time, shall not be acceptable for CE credit).
4. A maximum of six hours of CE credit shall be given for basic CPR courses.
5. A maximum of seven hours of CE credit shall be given for practice management/ managed care courses.
The Board also amended the CE regulations to require that licensees wishing to resume the practice of dentistry in the state submit proof of completion of 20 hours of CE for each year of inactive or retired registration retroactive to July 16, 1992.
NJDA advises its members that the above amendments pertain to the CE obligation to be fulfilled for the two-year licensing cycle that began November 1, 1997. While the previous licensure cycle was extended until April, 1998, you will be required to attest on the relicensure form that you met the CE obligation for the two-year cycle beginning November 1, 1995, to October 31, 1997. Members are also advised to maintain proof of attendance at CE. The State Board conducts random audits and also requires licensees involved in a patient complaint proceeding to furnish proof that the obligation has been fulfilled. NJDA members can call the Association's office with their questions.

The MCDS will provide an imprinter and a certificate of attendance at each continuing education program that it sponsors.

NJDA Sponsored

• "Nothing But Net" - The Online & Internet Guide for Dental Professionals Wednesday, March 19, 1997

Middlesex County Dental Society Sponsored

Mentor Committee Presentations

• Loris Enterprises, Edison, NJ is presenting two - 1 hour computer seminars by Robert Muldowney
  • Seminar I - Non-Computer Owners & Novice Users
    

    Do I really need a computer	Installing Programs
    Components of your system	Avoiding Disaster
    Where can I buy?	The "Upgrade Problem"
    Knowing the Operating Systems	Business Uses
    Basic Uses	The INTERNET

  • Seminar II - Computer Owners-Intermediate Users
    

    Can I do more with my computer	Control Panels
    Avoiding Disaster	How do they do that?-secrets
    Getting around faster in Windows	Business Uses
    Transferring Information	The INTERNET
    Memory Management for Windows

One CEU credit will be given for each seminar

Location: St. Peter's Hospital - New Brunswick, NJ

Date: Thursday, May 1, 1997

Time: Seminar I - Registration 6:30 p.m. / Lecture - 7:30-8:00 p.m. Seminar II - Registration 8:00 p.m. / Lecture - 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost: Seminar I - $15.00; Seminar II - $15.00. Make checks payable to Middlesex County Dental Society

Course available to Dentists and all staff

Contact: Dr. Ethan Glickman - Chairman, Mentor Committee

Limited Space Available. Call 572-4244 to reserve a seat

• Marcy Dental Inc., Perth Amboy, NJ is presenting a three hour seminary utilizing Lectures on Video & Live Interaction with Marcy Dental Lab personnel

1. Impression taking - trends & troubleshooting. Including 7 keys to successful impressions. Information by Dr. Bardwell - Tufts University
2. Precision Partials - predictable & profitable. Fool-proof case planning protocol. Exclusive insights from Dr. Peter Dawson
3. Shade Verification - Getting on the Same Wavelength. Understand the 5 critical measurements. Presented by Dr. Lloyd Miller - Tufts University

Three CEU credits will be given for this free seminar

• Hands-on tools that can improve your practice
• Practical, real world advice

Location: St. Peter's Hospital - New Brunswick, NJ

Date: Thursday, April 17, 1997

Time: 6:15-9:30 p.m.

Contact: Dr. Ethan Glickman - Chairman, Mentor Committee

Limited Space Available. Call 572-4244 to reserve a seat.

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MSA-Medical Savings Account for small employers

When: Tuesday - April 28,1998 --- 6:30 -8:00 PM.

Where: New Jersey Dental Assoc. Building- Route 1 South, North Brunswick

Contact: Dr.Ethan Glickman - Chairman - Mentor Program [ 732 ]- 572- 4244

Hosted by: Blue Cross / Shield of N. J. & Middlesex County Dental Society

Discover the best ways to use High-Tech in your practice through this high paced, high content course that presents products and concepts unavailable anywhere else in dentistry. Enjoy a mind expanding paradigm shifting, high-tech day that includes:

101 pearls consisting of products, services and concepts that encompass all facets of practice marketing, management, paper reduction and clinical applications.

Steven Seltzer, MBA is an internationally recognized expert on dental technology and practice management and has lectured extensively for nearly a decade. His programs are filled with NEW, refreshing and practical techniques for all Dentists and their Staff. Mr. Seltzer has written about HIGH-TECH Dentistry for every major dental publication.

Click HERE to display a registration form or click here for the Windows version and here for the Mac version (both the windows and Mac files are in Microsoft Word 6.0 format).

Thursday, October 16, 1997

6:30 Registration

7:00-9:00 Program

ST. PETERS MEDICAL CENTER

New Brunswick

Member- $10.00 per person; Non-member - $50 per person

Checks payable to Middlesex County Dental Society

Approved for 2 C.E.U. credits with NJ State Board of Dentistry and AGD

This program will satisfy the OSHA standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens which requires staff to be instructed annually and tested to verify their training. Each office person trained will receive certification that they have been properly instructed for this OSHA regulation on Infection Control.

Ethan Glickman - 572-4244 (Office) 572-4274 (Fax)

The instructor for his educational offering is Joyce Koenig, RNC, APIC

Synopsis:

INSTRUCTOR: Joyce H Koenig, RNC, APIC

TEACHING MATERIAL: Videos, Handouts

GOAL:

Provide participants with current standards and regulations affecting the practice of ''Infection Control"

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this educational offering, the participant will be able to:

Identify the risk factors for employees who handle or participate in procedures that involve blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials

a. Etiology of blood borne pathogens - HBV, HIV

b. Modes of transmission

c. Infection control program

d. Recognition of tasks leading to exposure

e. Engineering and work practice controls to

minimize employee exposure

2. Demonstrate proper hand washing techniques

3. Discuss the use of protective equipment

a. Use of personal protective equipment

b. Selection of personal protective equipment

c. Disposal of personal protective equipment

Demonstrate disposal of needles, sharps, etc.

Discuss methods of cleaning and disinfecting work surfaces, equipment, etc.

6. Discuss the use of the HBV vaccine

a. Availability

b. Safety

c. Efficacy

d. Benefits

7. Policy and Procedures for post-exposure and follow-up

8. Employee Health

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MEMBERSHIP CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS

Membership in the county, state and national tripartite system of organized dentistry provides ALL the credits we dentists need for biennial license renewal in addition to providing a much needed- social outlet. The following "Save the Date" events are available to all members for the purpose of fulfilling their biennial license requirements (entertainment events are also listed):

Thursday, November 5, 1998

6:30 Registration

7:00-9:00 Program

ST. PETERS MEDICAL CENTER

New Brunswick

Member- $10.00 per person; Non-member - $50 per person

Checks payable to Middlesex County Dental Society

Approved for 2 C.E.U. credits with NJ State Board of Dentistry and AGD

This program will satisfy the OSHA standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens which requires staff to be instructed annually and tested to verify their training. Each office person trained will receive certification that they have been properly instructed for this OSHA regulation on Infection Control.

Ethan Glickman - 572-4244 (Office) 572-4274 (Fax)

For a synopsis see the 1997 OSHA Course

MCDS members may attend general meetings of all component societies in the state and receive continuing education credit for the program (course) portion of the evening. Component Societies are providing this feature as a benefit of membership. Individuals wishing to purchase. dinner must reserve prior to the meeting by calling the contact person indicated. A complete listing of programs can be found in the members only CE section of the NJDA website) wwwnjda.org). Be advised that programs involving NJDA officers and staff may not be eligible for credit. Licensees may utilize 7 credits per licensing cycle in practice management courses. Upcoming neighboring components are listed as follows:

MONMOUTH OCEAN DENTAL SOCIETY

Squires Pub, Eatontown

Contact Person:

Dr. John Kukucka (733/223-6000)

November 10, 1998

Potentiating Practice Profitability

Dr. Gary Wiser

December 8, 1998

LATEX ALLERGIES

Dr. Ellen Patterson

Programs begins at 8:00 pm

CENTRAL DENTAL SOCIETY

Twin Brooks CC, Warren

Contact Person:

Dr. John Cross (732/356-5050)

November 10, 1998

ONE STAGE IMPLANTS

Dr. John Muhr

Program begins at 7:30 pm

MERCER DENTAL SOCIETY

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Princeton

Contact Person

Dr. Tanya DeMarche (609/896-9585)

November 9,1998

Use of Antibiotics In Peridontal Management

Dr. Carole Hildebrand

Program begins at 7:30 pm

UNION CTY. DENTAL SOCIETY

Roselle County Club

Contact Person:

Dr. Nicola Cichetti (908/245-9463)

December 3, 1998

Using Your Voice to BuildYour Practice

Susan Berkely

The Mentor Committee has arranged the following seminars for the year 2001:

• On Thursday evening, February 8, 2001, we will be presenting “Transitional Implants and the Construction of Immediate Restorations.” The Dentatus USA Company is sponsoring the program. The speaker for this presentation will be Mr. Howard Cliff. This will be a hands-on program with ALL materials supplied by the Dentatus USA Company. Two CEU credits will be awarded for this course. This seminar will be made available to our members free of charge, as a member benefit of MCDS.

• On Thursday evening, March 29, 2001, we will be presenting “Off the Shelf Dental Digital Imaging.” The speaker for this program will be Dr. Martin Jablow. Both beginners and techies will learn the latest technology from hardware to web pages and computer imaging. This presentation will show you how to use these technologies with off the shelf products thus saving you thousands of dollars. Digital imaging helps the patient understand and accept treatment while helping the dentist treatment plan the case. You will be amazed to discover that you can do digital computer imaging for less than $100 using your family’s camcorder. Two CEU credits will be awarded for this course. This seminar will be made available to our members free of charge, as a member benefit of MCDS.

• On Thursday evening April 12, 2001, we will be presenting “Lasers in Dentistry.” Topics covered in this course will be Laser history, physics & mechanics, case presentations and clinical applications followed by Q. & A. The speaker for this seminar is Dr. William Fromkin of North Brunswick, NJ. Two CEU credits will be awarded for this presentation. This seminar will be made available to our members free of charge, as a member benefit of MCDS.

• Our fourth program will be our “Annual OSHA Seminar.” We will present this course on Thursday evening May 10, 2001, at St. Peters Medical Center. This program will satisfy the OSHA standard on Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens, which is required annually for dentists and staff. Each office person trained will receive certification that they have been properly instructed for this OSHA regulation on Infection Control. Two CEU credits will be awarded for all those attending the seminar. The fee for this required OSHA seminar will be $15 per person and the instructor is Joyce Koenig, RNC, APIC. Click HERE to get the handout "Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in Dentistry" (2426K).

Click here to download registration forms for the four courses above.

Click here to download a registration form for the Mentor courses to be given in the fall of 2001.

Contact Marlene, our MCDS Executive Secretary at 732 -238-1255 if you have any questions regarding these exciting programs.

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