Atraumatic Restorative Therapy
Continuing education for dental hygienists (RDHs) in Edmonton, Alberta
CE credits will vary* | $950 | In-person & online | Limited capacity
* This number is an estimate. Your regulatory body will issue the credits.
Make a difference in underserved communities. This course enables dental hygienists to offer anesthesia-free interim dental restoration and facilitate access to care which many underserved communities could benefit from.
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What you will learn
Summary
If you're passionate about improving oral health in underserved areas or participating in dental outreach missions, atraumatic restorative therapy (ART) is essential for making a difference.
ART is a procedure that utilizes adhesive restorative materials to provide interim restoration of decayed teeth. Hand instruments are often used to remove carious tooth tissue and no local anesthesia or electrical instruments are required. ART delivers a provisional procedure for populations that do not have immediate access to full dental care. While ART is a temporary fix, it nonetheless provides great pain relief and peace of mind to patients in the interim.
Throughout this course, dental hygienists will learn to provide atraumatic restorative therapy through online modular courses and hands-on clinical and laboratory experiences.
Proficiency in ART
Proficiency in ART can impact the career of an RDH.
Here are some potential benefits:
- Expanded skill set: ART adds a valuable skill to a dental hygienist's repertoire, allowing them to offer a wider range of patient services.
- Reaching underserved populations: ART's minimally invasive approach is useful in reaching underserved populations who may not have immediate access to full dental care. RDHs with ART proficiency can make a positive impact on these communities.
- Career advancement: Being proficient in ART may lead to career advancement opportunities, such as supervisory roles or specialization in restorative procedures within dental hygiene.
- Enhanced patient care: Dental hygienists can provide more comprehensive care by offering ART as an option for patients, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment and improving overall oral health outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction: Patients may appreciate ART's gentler, drill-free approach, leading to higher patient satisfaction and loyalty.
Pricing and details
The ART course is four to six hours of eClass modules to be completed before the in-person day and one day of simulated training at the Edmonton Clinic and Health Academy. The simulation training day is a lecture and hands-on simulation training for Cl. I, Cl.II, and Cl.III ART procedures.
Prerequisites
Participants must:
- Be a certified RDH and hold a current registration practice permit.
- Hold a current CPR certification.
- Provide a letter of good standing from their regulatory body (if out-of-province).
- Have been practicing for at least six months (recommended).
Transfer fee
The cancellation fee is 20% of the total course fee. No refunds are permitted after course material access through eClass unless the withdrawal is due to medical conditions (must be requested in writing accompanied by a letter from the participant’s physician).
Syllabus
Online eClass highlights
Online modular courses include but are not limited to, a review of anatomy, caries development and diagnosis, indications and contraindications for ART, patient education, risk assessment, and referral.
In-person session highlights
Clinical and laboratory sessions include pulp testing, the use of hand instruments, and mixing and placing glass ionomer cement.
Online materials are accessible for one year.
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Questions?
Contact us at cdehyg@ualberta.ca
Our leading faculty
Dr. Alan Kilistoff
Dentist
Dr. Kilistoff, DMD, MET, FCP, is currently a clinical professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a doctor of medicine in dentistry in 1976, a masters of education technology in 2009, and practiced in a private clinic for 28 years.
He has taught most dental topics at all three western dental schools. Current interests are: ergonomics and dental loupes magnification, dental materials, dental education and operative dentistry.
Questions?
Contact us at cdehyg@ualberta.ca
Future dates
Are you looking for different course dates? The new course schedules will be available in August.
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