Coronal Polishing for Dental Assistants - Spring 2025

Location
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2109 Cumming Street
Omaha, NE 68102

Verification of Eligibility
Upon check-in, all attendees must present proof of identification (driver's license, birth certificate or passport) and a signed course eligibility form (click here to download). The eligibility form MUST be filled out and signed by your supervising dentist. You will not be admitted to the course without both items, and no refund will be given. You may also email your eligibility form to the Office of Continuing Education at CMedEd@creighton.edu prior to the day of the course. Please call (402) 280-1830 if you have any questions.

Description
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the State of Nebraska to allow dental assistants to perform coronal polishing under the direct supervision of a licensed practicing dentist. One year of clinical work experience as a dental assistant is required.

Cost: $450

Instructors: Lisa Kucera, RDH; Laura Grabow, RDH

Method of Teaching: Lecture and hands-on skills lab. Day 1 of the program will be delivered in-person with audience participation. Day 2 will feature hands-on sessions in the dental school.

Total CE Credits: 14.0 hours

Designed For
Dental Assistants with 1 year of clinical work experience

Provided By 

• Creighton University School of Dentistry
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education

Schedule
Friday, February 28, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.           
Registration and Breakfast

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dental Anatomy and Physiology of Hard and Soft Tissues
Lisa Kucera, RDH

12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Coronal Polishing
Laura Grabow, RDH

Saturday, March 1, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast

8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Review and written exam

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coronal Polish Lab

12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Review and hands-on practical exam
Evaluation and Certificate

Dental Credit Statement
Creighton University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit by hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.

The Creighton University School of Dentistry designates this activity for 14.0 continuing education credits.