Peninsula Dental Hygienists' Association

Here is the website for inquiries about the anesthesia courses offered.   I know a lot of people are interested in this and would appresiate our efforts to pass this info on.  (Thanks Jennifer and Mimi for sending us this information!)

ODU, Norfolk, Virginia

Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certification for Dental Hygienists

Call Continuing Education Operations (757) 683-4247 weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to register by phone with a credit card. Please reference the course number (CN) above when registering.  For more information CLICK here

NOVA
Northern Virginia Community College
Medical Education Campus
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA  22150

DENTAL HYGIENE – LOCAL ANESTHESIA & NITROUS OXIDE

This course for dental hygienists in the Commonwealth of Virginia will cover the basic concepts of the administration of local anesthesia. The online Ohio State University self-study module (12 hours) and NOVA’s lecture, hands-on (24 hours) course is designed to prepare the participant for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia and pain control. Participants will complete on-line self-study prior to attending the lecture and hands-on sessions. Participants will be taught in the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Medical Education Campus, Springfield, Virginia under the supervision of the of an oral surgeon, dentists and dental hygiene faculty. This 36-hour course consists of on-line self study, lecture, demonstrations and hands-on clinical experiences. Completion of this course prepares the hygienist to give anesthesia and nitrous oxide to a patient in Virginia pursuant to VAC60-20-81.

Online module.  For classroom and skills register by phone – 703-822-6523.

VCU, Richmond, Virginia

Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide for Dental Hygienists Course

This course provides instruction on both local anesthesia and nitrous oxide in a 36 hour format. It includes 23 hours didactic lecture sessions with interactive group-participation quizzes, 10 hours of hands-on clinical applications under faculty supervision, and 2 hours of written examinations with group review and discussion of answers, and a 1-hour written comprehensive evaluation for certification of course completion.  Start Date:  To Be Determinied:  VIsit VCU School of Dentistry 

It is a good idea to keep your CE records at least 4 years.......Refer to the Viginia Board of Dentistry web site.

Effective June 29, 2006 Continuing education hours in excess of the number required for renewal may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year for a total of not more than 15 hours.

Find out who represents you in the Virginia General Assembly & US Congress .   Click on this link to find your legsilator!   http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform

Simply go to www.adha.org and join online! Be sure to designate Peninsula 07 as your component on the application form.

Join us at our monthly CE meetings.  We look forward to seeing you there!

• After June 29, 2006, all dentists and dental hygienists must maintain training in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• After June 29, 2006, all dentists who administer conscious sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia are required to hold current certification in advanced resuscitative techniques, such as courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• After June 29, 2006, every dentist who administers general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation is required to obtain 4 hours of continuing education on the administration of anesthesia or sedation within a two-year period.
• After June 29, 2006, every dental hygienist who monitors general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation is required to obtain 4 hours of continuing education on monitoring of anesthesia or sedation within a two-year period.

The two-year period will run with the renewal period.  The first course taken to meet this requirement should be taken between April 1, 2006 and March 31, 2008.  The next course must be taken within two years of the first course and would need to be taken between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2010.  http://www.dhp.state.va.us/dentistry/default.htm.

Practice Act changes  ( Code of VA):  Dental assistants may aid dental hygienists under general supervision.    http://www.dhp.state.va.us/dentistry/default.htm

Answers from the Board of Dentistry: VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY BULLETIN May 2006

Having dental hygienists and dental assistants working under direction means the dentist must examine the oral cavity of the patient during the visit.