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Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants for Dental Assistants

Combination Webinar Lecture and Hands-On Clinic Session

February 21, 2023 - February 25, 2023

Master Pit & Fissure Sealants! ~ Limited seats, sign up now!

This program will provide a total of 8 hours of instruction and application of Pit and Fissure sealants.

The lecture will be provided in:

  • 2 (two) 1/2 hour live, 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).

    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 (dental mannequins) in a clinical setting.

    Course Schedule

    To be delivered in the following format:

  • Webinar SESSION 1: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Webinar SESSION 2: Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • HANDS-ON SESSION: Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • 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)

    • Judy A. Alvarado, MEd, BSDH, RDH
      • JUDY A. ALVARADO, MEd, BSDH, RDH currently holds a full-time Dental Hygiene faculty position at UT Health San Antonio in the Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene. She graduated from UTHSCSA Dental Hygiene Program in 1992, where she received her RDH. She returned to receive her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2002, and graduated with honors (Summa Cum Laude) at UTHSCSA. In 2014, she completed her Masters in Education with the Concentration in Teacher Leadership from Concordia University, Portland Oregon. She is currently the Senior Clinic Coordinator for Clinic II and III, and is the Course Director for Clinic Seminar and Practicum II and III. Her areas of practice include General Practice, Periodontics, Public Health in New Mexico and San Antonio, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Special Needs and Academia. She was one of the first Dental Hygiene Instructor’s to teach at Texas State Technical College at Harlingen Hygiene program from 1996-1999, and was one of the first Dental Hygiene Instructor’s to teach at Concorde Career College at San Antonio from 2012-2015, and served as the Program Director from 2014-2016. Professor Alvarado’s experience in teaching includes Nutrition, Oral Pathology, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, Community Dentistry, Oral Anatomy, Pre-Clinic, Clinic I, II, and III. You may contact this author at alvaradoj6@uthscsa.edu
    • Dana Paladino, MS, RDH
      • You may contact this author at paladino@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
    (UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry:
    8210 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229)


    Tuition

    • Individual: $465

    (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 Pit and Fissure course regret not signing up for Coronal Polishing. Expand your knowledge and learn these two techniques in only TWO WEEKS. Plus, you will obtain TWO CE Certificates on Saturday, February 25th.

    Click here to learn more about Coronal Polishing for the Dental Assistant.

    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.

    Original Date: | Review Date: | Expiration Date:

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    • For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
    • Phone: (210) 567-3177
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