Last Updated on 01/26/2525 at 12:32am
| Date | Course Title | Course Cost | CE Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/25 | Live Webinar: Update on Infection Control and the California Dental Practice Act: Is it Legal? Is it Right? | $145 | 4 |
| 2/7/25 – 5/9/25 |
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) – Spring 2025 | $3,400 | 150 |
| 2/28/2025 – 3/2/2025 | Microsurgical Endodontics: From Planning to Execution | Early Bird Tuition: $3,495 (by January 28) Regular Tuition: $3,995 Endo Resident Tuition: $1,745 *Program is limited to 20 participants and includes continental breakfast and lunch each day |
22.5 |
| 2/8/25 | Aging and Oral Health – The Long Game | Dentists: $295 Allied Dental Professionals: $165 Students: $35 |
7 |
| 2/10/25 – 2/14/25 | 30th Annual Island Dental Colloquium – Big Island Hawaii | Dentists: $1,200 Past Participant Dentists: $1,100 Allied Dental Professionals: $845 Past Participant Allied Dental Professionals: $745 |
20 |
| 2/22/25 | Expand Your Clinical Success with Composites and Smartphone Photography | $695 | 6 |
| 3/8/25 | Oral Surgery for General Practitioners: A Guided Hands-on Workshop | $1,395 | 14 |
| 3/15/2025 | Live Webinar: Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs | $95 | 2 |
| 3/16/2025 | RDAEF Prospective Applicant Event This event is open to doctors, registered dental assistants and registered dental assistants in extended functions (RDAEF) who wish to learn more information about UOP's RDAEF Program |
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| 3/22/25 – 3/23/25 | Dentistry's Essentials of Emergency Medicine (DEEM): A Simulation-Based Training Workshop | $1,795 | 10.5 |
| 4/5/2025 | 39th Annual Charles A. Sweet, Sr. Pediatric Dentistry Memorial Lecture | Dentists: $395 Allied Dental Professionals: $295 *Program includes light breakfast and lunch Past participants: Contact the CDE office for your discount code |
6 |
| 4/25/2025 – 4/27/2025 | Ceramic Veneers from A to Z: Intensive Hands-on Workshop | Early Bird Tuition: $2,495 (by March 25, 2025) Regular Tuition: $2,695 *Program is limited to 26 participants; includes continental breakfast and lunch each day |
24 CEUs |
| 6/6/2025 – 6/7/2025 | 60th Annual Colonel Allyn D. Burke Memorial Dental Symposium | Dentists: $545 Allied Dental Professionals: $345 Symposium includes continental breakfast and lunch each day Past participants: Contact the CDE office for your discount code |
14 CEUs |
| 9/13/2025 – 6/6/2026 | Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) | Program Cost for RDA: $21,495 Program Cost for RDAEF: $17,495 Student Kit Fee: $2,995 |
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| Previous Courses | |||
| 11/11/23 | Aesthetic and Functional Treatment of Traumatic Injuries in Pediatric Patients | – | – |
| 1/20/24 | Update on Infection Control Precautions and the California Dental Practice Act | $145.00 | 4 |
| 1/27/24 | Stay in the Know: Recent CDT Changes, Common Errors and Underutilized Codes | Dentists: $195 Allied Dental Professionals: $165 |
3 |
| 2/2/24 | Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) – Spring 2024 | $3,400.00 | 150 |
| 2/12/24 | 29th Annual Island Dental Colloquium – Maui | Dentists: $1,200 Past Participant Dentists: $1,100 Allied Dental Professionals: $845 Past Allied Participants: $745 |
20 |
| 2/23/24 | Oral Surgery for General Practitioners: Take Yourself to the Next Level of Proficiency | $1,395.00 | 14 |
| 3/2/24 | 4th International Bone Symposium in Implant Dentistry – 2024 | $845.00 | 12 |
| 3/16/24 | Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs – Live Webinar | $95.00 | 2 |
| 3/23/24 | Dentistry's Essentials of Emergency Medicine (DEEM): A Simulation-Based Training Workshop | $1,495.00 | 9 |
| 3/23/24 | RDAEF Prospective Applicant Event | – | – |
| 4/20/24 | 38th Annual Charles A. Sweet, Sr. Pediatric Dentistry Memorial Lecture | Dentists: $395 Allied Dental Professionals: $295 |
6 |
| 4/27/24 | Restoring Dentofacial Form and Function in Trauma, Orthognathics and Sleep Apnea | Dentists: $325 Allied Dental Professionals: $215 |
6 |
| 5/4/24 | Live Webinar: Adhesive Dentistry for the Modern Practice | Dentists: $195 Allied Dental Professionals: $165 |
3 |
| 6/7/24-6/8/24 | 59th Annual Colonel Allyn D. Burke Memorial Dental Symposium | Dentists: $545 Allied Dental Professionals: $345 |
14 |
| 6/23/24-6/30/24 | France Travel CE Program: Overcoming the Clinical Challenges in a Dental Practice Using Techniques to Master Adhesive and Restorative Procedures | Dentists: $795 Allied Dental Professionals: $645 France Land/Wine Tour (based on double occupancy): $5,995 per person |
8 |
| 8/17/24 | Live Webinar: Updates on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) | Dentists: $125 Allied Dental Professionals: $95 |
2 |
| 8/23/24 – 8/24/24 | Oral Surgery for General Practitioners: Take Yourself to the Next Level of Proficiency Workshop | $1,395 | 14 |
| 9/14/24-5/17/25 | Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) | Program Cost for RDA: $20,995 Program Cost for RDAEF: $16,995 Student Kit Fee: $2,995 per person |
for RDAs: 410, for RDAEFs: 342 |
| 9/21/24 | This Can’t Be Happening to Me Today: Ensuring Your Office is Prepared for Medical Emergencies | Dentists: $325 Allied Dental Professionals: $215 |
6 |
| 9/27/24 – 9/29/24 | Ceramic Veneers from A to Z: Intensive Hands-on Workshop | $2,395 | 24 |
| 10/4/24 | Immediate Implant Placement: Biomechanical Principles and Hands-on Workshop | $795 | 7 |
| 10/5/24 | Immediacy Concept: Single to Full-Arch Implant Treatment Planning Using the DIGILOG Concept | $495 | 7 |
| 10/12/24 | Live Webinar: Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs | $95 | 2 |
| 8/9/24 – 11/8/24 | Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) – Fall 2024 | $3,400 | 150 |
| 10/18/24 – 10/20/24 | Microsurgical Endodontics: From Planning to Execution | $3,995 Resident Tuition: $1,750 |
22.5 |
| 10/26/24 | Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer: What’s New? + Biopsy Workshop | $495 | 4 |
| 11/2/24 | Live Webinar: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children – The Dentist’s Role | Dentists: $195 Allied Dental Professionals: $165 |
3 |
| 11/9/24 | 2024 Dental Hygiene Symposium | Dentists: $325 Allied Dental Professionals: $215 CDHA Members: $185 |
6 |
RDH in Alternative Practice Training at UOP
Enhance your career and broaden your expertise with the Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) program at UOP. Led by Elena Francisco, RDHAP, MS, this online course is tailored for dental hygienists and professionals aiming to expand their skills in treating patients with complex needs and underserved communities. Approved by the Dental Hygiene Board of California, this program fulfills the 150-hour education requirement necessary for applying for an RDHAP license.
The program features two live interactive webinar sessions via Zoom, which count towards in-person instructional hours as per the Dental Board of California. Additional details will be emailed upon registration completion. The registration deadline is August 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Program Overview:
Designed to reach professionals in both rural and urban areas, this virtual program includes online lectures, quizzes, case reports, and a field study. Successful completion requires attending the live webinars on the first and last days, and completing all online modules and assignments. Upon completion, participants' attendance and course completion will be reported to the DHBC.
Timeline:
- Upon Registration: Confirmation email and event details.
- Friday, August 9, 2024: Live webinar via Zoom, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Orientation, learning group division, Canvas system familiarization, and guest presentations.
- August 9, 2024 – November 8, 2024: Online modules and assignments, including clinical case reports and field study observation.
- Friday, November 8, 2024: Final live webinar via Zoom, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Group presentations on field study, practice management, and RDHAP licensing.
Course Details:
Online, Home Study, Live Webinar
Friday, August 9, 2024 – Friday, November 8, 2024
Dental Hygiene Committee of California Approved Course
You Will Learn:
- Information Management
- Dental Hygiene Practice
- How to Treat Medically Complex Patients
- Oral Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Developmental Disabilities and Oral Health Care
- Treatment for Geriatric Patients
- Medical and Dental Emergencies
- Business Administration for Dental Hygienists
- Treatment for Children With and Without Special Needs
Who Should Attend:
This program is open to all oral health professionals interested in enhancing their skills in treating patients with complex needs, and not limited to those applying for the RDHAP license.
For more information, including FAQs and state requirements for obtaining an RDHAP license, please visit UOP's website or contact UOP at cedental@pacific.edu.
RDAEF Training at UOP
Since June 2011, the Dugoni School of Dentistry has offered its Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) program, with the next session starting on September 14, 2024. This eight-month program meets the California Dental Board's requirements for new and existing RDAEFs, preparing participants for certification in new extended functions.
UOP Dental's comprehensive program includes 410/342 hours of instruction, featuring in-person lectures, online modules, group discussions, hands-on laboratory work, and live patient clinical experiences. The program offers certification for both RDAs and existing RDAEFs, with personalized instruction from Dugoni School of Dentistry faculty. As the only Dental Board of California-approved RDAEF provider in Northern California, UOP Dental ensures top-quality education. Interest-free payment plans and funding through the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan® program are available to qualified candidates. Convenient weekend schedules are offered at the state-of-the-art Dugoni School of Dentistry campus in downtown San Francisco.
UOP's program goes above and beyond the board’s requirements to ensure participants receive the highest quality training and education, preparing them for new responsibilities. Register Online to reserve your space in the 2024-25 RDAEF Program!
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Address: 155 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103