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Continuing Education

Stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry through accredited courses, expert-led training, and lifelong learning opportunities tailored for dental professionals.

$175.00

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$375.00

Employer is not a WVDA member

Each assistant taking the course needs to create their own account, even if they are using the dentist’s credit card for payment.  You can log back in to your account and enroll in the available courses as needed.  Should you encounter any problems in the process, please reach out to Susan Jones at susan@wvdental.org or (304) 344-5246.  

Drug Diversion and Best Practices Prescribing Controlled Substances Training & Training on Prescribing and Administering of Opioid Antagonist

  • The WV Board of Dentistry requires West Virginia dentists to complete every two years at least three (3) hours of education training “Drug Diversion and Best Practices Prescribing Controlled Substances Training and Training on prescribing and Administrating an Opioid Antagonist”
  • The current two-year training cycle is February 1, 2022 – January 31, 2024.
  • Newly licensed dentists and graduates must complete this education within one (1) year of their attaining their license to practice in West Virginia.
  • Interested dentists should click on the link above, and create a new account.  Once account has been created, you can enroll in the course.   Once completed, WVDA will mail a CE Certificate.

Coronal Polishing for Restorative and Orthodontic Assistants

  • Course Requirements
  • As required by the WV Board of Dentistry, dental assistants who have two years and at least 3,000 hours of clinical experience in a dental office as attested to by their supervising dentist
  • and who have completed either the restorative or orthodontic expanded duties course, or both,
  • may perform supragingival and coronal polishing on childer under 21 years of age using a slow-speed hand piece with a rubber cup under direct supervision of a dentist after successfully completing this course and examination and obtaining certificate from the Board of Dentistry.

Restorative Expanded Duties for Dental Assistants

  • 2 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring for Dental Hygienists and Assistants

  • 2 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

Expanded Duties for Orthodontic Assistants

  • 2 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content