Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry's continuing dental education division offers education opportunities for registered dental hygienists (RDHs). Achieve your educational goals with our certification programs.
Atraumatic restorative therapy
Course for RDHs
CE credits may vary | Online & in-person | Limited capacity
Atraumatic restorative therapy (ART) is a procedure that utilizes adhesive restorative materials to provide interim restoration of decayed teeth. This course teaches the essential skills for gentle dental care with no anesthesia or drills!
CBCT
Training for RDAs and RDHs
CE credits may vary | Online & hands-on | Limited capacity
This technology provides detailed 3D images of patients' oral structures, allowing for precise diagnostics and treatment planning. Learn about CBCT and become the backbone of any office using this technology.
Clear aligners
Training for RDAs and RDHs
CE credits may vary | Online | Unlimited capacity
This is the perfect opportunity for RDA to expand their skills and learn how to assist in orthodontic treatments using clear aligners.
Diode Laser
Applications certification for RDHs
CE credits may vary | In-person & Online
Discover advanced laser-assisted treatments and become certified in the safe and effective use of diode lasers.
Elements of Prescribing
Training for RDHs
CE credits may vary | Online | Continuous intake
This course offers RDHs the skills necessary to safely and effectively issue prescriptions. Training will delve into the processes that contribute to drug use as well as the acquisition of essential competencies.
Emergency airway management
Certification for dentists and RDHs
CE credits will vary | In-person & online | Limited capacity
Be confident in your clinical skills in managing airway emergencies as required for those providing sedation.
Lecture series
For RDAs and RDHs
CE credits may vary | In-person & online
Designed for dental hygiene students and registered professionals, our lecture series highlights various topics keeping you informed on evidence-based and industry-best practices. It's the resource for keeping pace with the latest advancements.
Local anesthetics
Certification for RDHs
CE credits may vary | In-person & Online
This course provides RDHs a means of becoming certified to provide safe and effective pain management for their patients using local anesthetics. Training consists of a three-month theory module and a three-day hands-on clinical module.
Neuromodulators Assistant
Course for RDAs and RDHs
CE credits may vary | In-person & online | Unlimited capacity
Participants gain hands-on in-depth knowledge to talk about neuromodulators with patients, the importance of patient photography, the diligent reconstituting phases of neuromodulator products for offices, and proper patient care.
Nitrous oxide (only) sedation
Certification for dentists and RDHs
CE credits may vary | In-person & online | Limited capacity
Our stand-alone certification is designed to give you the skills and competency needed to offer nitrous oxide sedation.
Level one
Intro to obstructive sleep apnea for dentists and RDHs
CE credits may vary | Online
Begin your journey by learning the basics about dental sleep medicine that EVERY dentist and registered dental hygienist should know.
Orthodontics
Module for RDAs and RDHs
CE credits may vary | Online & hands-on | Limited capacity
RDAs will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competency in orthodontics. This course emphasizes clinical procedures, obtaining diagnostic records and patient care procedures.
Refreshers
Courses for RDHs
In-person & online | Limited capacity
These courses can get participants up to speed with the latest competency requirements and prepare them to return to practice.
Sedation assistant
Certification for RDAs and RDHs
CE credits may vary | In-person & online | Limited capacity
Sedation is proven effective and safe for reducing stress in anxious patients. Add it to an office’s patient treatment options by getting staff certified to administer or assist.
Sterilization support
Program, open to the general public
CE credits may vary | In-person & online | Limited capacity
Participants will learn how to implement and maintain infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and succeed in ensuring compliance and safe patient care.
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The U of A Advantage
High-quality continuing education in a supportive environment.
We are a leader in certification and educational programs for dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants and other health fields. Backed by the University of Alberta, we offer true competency education to help those in oral health expand their abilities and expertise.
- We offer leading continuing dental education backed by the strength of the University of Alberta
- Our programs and courses are non-industry biased, focusing on knowledge and tools, not brands
- We adhere to a high standard to ensure competency-driven education to help expand your career and practice
- Boast a diverse faculty with a wide range of expertise allowing us to deliver knowledge-rich content