Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants for Dental Assistants

(This is intended to provide this educational program in a safe environment without patient participation).
Participants will be provided with information, guidance and materials necessary to place pit and fissure sealants in multiple scenarios.
Participants DO NOT need to provide a patient for this course. Clinical applications will be made on simulated patients in a clinical setting.

COURSE SCHEDULE: to be delivered in the following format:

Webinar SESSION 1: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Webinar SESSION 2: Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
HANDS-ON SESSION: Saturday. October 9, 2021 at 1pm - 4pm at UT Health School of Dentistry, 8210 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229

Objectives

Course of instruction will include:

• Current methods and practices in Infection Control
• Overview of patient management and management of medical emergencies
• Anatomy as it relates to the application of Dental sealants
• Legal and ethical concerns related to the application of sealants


The laboratory and clinical portions of the course will provide the participant with:

• Patient Education
• Patient Positioning and Ergonomics for the procedure
• Optimal material and equipment setup
• Placement of at least eight (8) pit and fissure sealants and topical fluoride on a dental patient simulator


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)

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.

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.

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.

Time (Central Time Zone)

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

Location

Live Interactive Webinar AND In Person
(UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry:
8210 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229)

Tuition

• Individual: $450

(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.

Specialty/AGD Code

• Dental Assisting
• Dental Assisting

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

You will receive an email with a link to the course handout on the week of event. Check the email address you provided us when creating your UT Health CDE.

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR

The webinar portion is NOT pre-recorded. It is live and interactive with the presenter. This course will not be held on campus.

The School of Dentistry thanks MIDWEST DENTAL SUPPLIES for the course materials.