Dental Hygiene Courses and Certifications

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Master essential medical emergency prevention and management protocols for dental care settings, including legal and ethical considerations for healthcare professionals.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE

Explore dental hygiene fundamentals, terminology, ethics, and clinical techniques to prepare for a career in oral healthcare.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Ethics & Jurisprudence for DH

Master the legal and ethical principles of dental practice in California, including Practice Act requirements, ADA Code of Conduct, and ADHA ethics guidelines for dental hygienists.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Dental Chairside Skills II

Enhance dental assisting skills with focus on California regulations, oral pathology, and pharmacology. Develop competency in delegated functions under state guidelines.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 2 hours a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Advanced Clinical Procedures

Gain State-administered certifications in Coronal Polishing and Pit and Fissure Sealants through comprehensive instruction and examination preparation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Practice Management for DH

Master essential dental hygiene practice management skills, including legal requirements, ethical considerations, and business operations for a successful career in dental healthcare.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Intro to Dental Infection Cont

Gain certification as a dental infection control coordinator. Learn guidelines, regulations, and protocols to develop effective infection control measures for dental offices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

DENTAL HYGIENE RESEARCH & CAPSTONE PROJECT II

Master critical analysis of scientific dental literature while developing structured review techniques and crafting compelling research arguments for an advanced dental hygiene capstone project.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Mouth Care Matters

Learn from experts how to provide someone with good mouthcare, whether in the health and social sectors or in a domestic setting.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Prenatal Care 101 - UCLA Health

Comprehensive overview of prenatal care essentials, covering tests, vaccinations, nutrition, exercise, and postpartum care, led by UCLA OB-GYN experts.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

American Society for Microbiology

An Epidemiological Survey of Toothbrush Contamination in Communal Bathrooms

Explores fecal coliform transmission via toothbrushes in communal bathrooms, discussing research findings, health implications, and preventive measures for oral hygiene.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Oral Health as a Mirror of Overall Health

Discover how oral health reflects overall well-being. Dr. Aeran shares insights from his extensive experience in dentistry, philanthropy, and social work, emphasizing the importance of dental care for holistic health.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

关爱健康·从齿开启

俗话说“牙疼不是病，疼起来要人命”，口腔是消化系统的“门户”，口腔健康是全身健康的重要组成部分。世界卫生组织将口腔健康列为人体健康的十大标准之一。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY

Explore human disease etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and treatment, focusing on health care professionals' perspectives and pharmacological interventions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES IN DENTAL HYGIENE

Explore dental hygiene assessment techniques, rationale, and evidence-based practices in this comprehensive first course of a three-part series.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course