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Coronal Polishing for the Dental Assistant

Combination Webinar Lecture and Hands-On Clinic Session

June 10, 2025 - June 21, 2025

Master Coronal Polishing! ~ Limited seats, sign up now!

This program will provide a total of 8 hours of instruction and application of coronal polishing.

The lecture will be provided in:

(TWO) 2 1/2 hours of Interactive webinars, plus....

3 hours of hands-on or clinical information will be provided in our clinic on patient simulators (dental mannequins).

(This is intended to provide this educational program in a safe environment without patient participation.)

“Coronal polishing” pertains to the removal of plaque and extrinsic stain from exposed natural and restored tooth surfaces using an appropriate rotary instrument with rubber cup or brush and polishing agent.

With this course you will get a two-series webinar full of the most up-to-date information regarding coronal polishing, and how to improve your contribution to your dental practice. In addition to that, you will have the opportunity to review, apply your skills, and master appropriate techniques prior to returning to your practice.

Course Schedule

To be delivered in the following format:

Webinar SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Webinar SESSION 2: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

HANDS-ON SESSION: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

at UT Health School of Dentistry, 8210 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229

Objectives

Course of instruction will include:

Dental Anatomy and Head and Neck anatomy (as it relates to this topic)

Medical emergencies in the dental office

Case selection for coronal polishing

Ergonomics, patient positioning, “best practices”

Infection control procedures

Technique and proper use of dental equipment

Legal aspects of Coronal Polishing

The instructional lectures will be provided on 2 evenings and will allow questions and answers to the various topics. The hands-on portion of the course will allow the participant the opportunity to learn and develop appropriate techniques in coronal polishing. We will also discuss and various pieces of dental equipment, dental instruments and dental materials.

The webinar will be provided on a platform that can be viewed on either a desktop or laptop computer as well as a tablet.

This will be a live and interactive webinar - Q&A and chat will be available.

Presenter(s)

Peggy Hernandez, CDA, RDA, AAS
- Peggy Hernandez, CDA, RDA, AAS, Nitrous Oxide Certified, with over 40 years of experience in dental healthcare. Peggy Hernandez is a seasoned professional and leader in the field. She holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from San Antonio Community College and is certified as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). Her extensive career spans clinical care, education, management, and human resources, showcasing her diverse expertise and dedication.
  
  Throughout her career, Peggy has held pivotal roles, including serving as the Dental Assistant Program Director at Brightwood and Kaplan College. In this capacity, she managed curriculum development, student onboarding, retention, program budgeting, advisory board meetings, and coordination with staff, instructors, and over 200 students. She also oversaw a live dental clinic that served over 400 patients with a team of 8 dentists.
  
  In 2019, Peggy transitioned into a Human Resources leadership role, working with Implant Concierge and Zimmer Biomet as a Dental Human Resource Coordinator. She successfully handled hiring, orientations, employee management, evaluations, and audits. In 2022, she joined UT Health, where she supervised and trained freshman to senior dental and hygiene students in the Radiology Department. Currently, she continues to contribute to the field as a contract instructor for UT Health's Department of Education, teaching Coronal Polish and Sealant courses.
  
  Peggy's dedication to advancing dental education is exemplified by her work with the Texas State Board Dental Examiners, where she developed and continues to update the online Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) examination in both English and Spanish. Her commitment to excellence and mentorship has profoundly impacted students, colleagues, and patients alike. You may contact this author at phernandez0626@gmail.com
Beatrice R. Peña, CDA, RDA, AAS
- Beatrice R. Peña, CDA, RDA, AAS
  * San Antonio College – Dental Assistant Program – 1973 CDA
  * UT Health Dentistry – employed 1978 to present
  * Chairside Dental Assistant 5 years, Receptionist for Dental Clinic 1 year, Supervisor 3 years
  * Employed by UT Dentistry 47 years
  * Instructor Dental Assisting Program at Kaplan College – 11 years (part-time)
  * Clinic Manager - UT Dentistry – 1983 to present
  * Hobbies are making wreaths, crafts, and working at an Antique Store for 9 years
  * People watcher and loves meeting new people
  
  You may contact this author at trevinob@uthscsa.edu

Disclosures & Policies

No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

There is nothing to disclose for this course.

Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.

Time

Check-in: 30 minutes before course starts
Program time: Check COURSE SCHEDULE above

Location

Live Interactive Webinar AND In Person
(Center for Oral Health Care and Research:
8210 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229)

Tuition

Individual: $400

(Tuition includes lab, clinical, handouts, and study material)

Credit

Hours: 8

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Important Message

Many attendees who take our Coronal Polishing course regret not signing up for Pit and Fissure Sealants. Expand your knowledge and learn these two techniques in only TWO WEEKS. Plus, you will obtain TWO CE Certificates on Saturday, June 21. Click here to learn more about The Application of Pit & Fissure Sealants for Dental Assistants.

Email Notification for Live Interactive Webinar

On the week of the course, you will receive an email with a link to this virtual webinar. This same email will also provide a link to the course handout as a PDF document. Download this PDF to your device. Remember to look for this email notice at the email address you provided us when creating your UT Health CDE account. Check your email account’s inbox, junk, and spam folders.

Notice Regarding Make-Up Sessions

Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session, you forfeit your CE as well as your tuition payment. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu or call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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Course Note

Click here to view the Texas Administrative Code. Texas Dental Practice Act requires that a dental assistant must have 1 year experience, current Basic Life Support training, and completed this course prior to performing this procedure under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

Important Message

Many attendees who take our Coronal Polishing course regret not signing up for Pit and Fissure Sealants. Expand your knowledge and learn these two techniques in only TWO WEEKS. Plus, you will obtain TWO CE Certificates on Saturday, June 21. Click here to learn more about The Application of Pit & Fissure Sealants for Dental Assistants.

Zoom Webinar Attendance Policy: Attendance Requirements

Participants are required to maintain continuous attendance throughout the entire webinar session to receive continuing education (CE) credits. Please note the following attendance policies:

Attendance Verification Requirement: Please register for and sign into the Zoom call with your first and last name, or the first and last name of the attendee who is to receive credit for this course.

Full Attendance Required: You must remain connected to the webinar for the entire duration of the session. Partial CE credits will not be issued under any circumstances. Please join the call in a timely manner, as those who miss 15 minutes or more of any portion of the webinar course times will not be eligible to receive CE credits.

Disconnection Protocol: If you are disconnected from the webinar for any reason, you must make immediate and persistent efforts to reconnect to the session.

Waiting Room Protocol: When in the waiting room, please remain there until you are admitted by the host. Do not exit the waiting room or attempt to rejoin through a different method unless instructed to do so.

Credit Eligibility: Continuing Education credits will not be issued to participants who fail to maintain attendance for the full duration of the webinar, regardless of the reason for disconnection or early departure.

If you experience technical difficulties that prevent you from rejoining the webinar:

Email Support: Contact the webinar host Aimilina at chaperon@uthscsa.edu

By registering for and attending this webinar, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these attendance requirements and understand that failure to do so will result in forfeiture of CE credits.

Notice Regarding Make-Up Sessions

Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session, you forfeit your CE as well as your tuition payment. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu or call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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March 10, 2026

For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
Phone: (210) 567-3177
Email: smile@uthscsa.edu

The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry 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 hours by boards of dentistry. UTHSCSA designates the number of credit hours for each course individually. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

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