Friday & Saturday, April 16 – 17, 2010

8:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington

700 Avenue H East, Arlington, Texas 76011

(North of 1-30 and East of Hwy 360)

Phone: 817.394.5000

Ronda V. Lane, CDA, RDA, BS Joanne B. Wineinger, RDA

Ms. Ronda Lane is a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with over 30 years experience in the dental profession, primarily in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She is a Past President of the Texas Dental Assistants Association (TDAA) and is currently serving as Trustee for the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). She received her BS in Allied Health Education from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas in 1982. She has a deep desire for knowledge, and continues to devote herself to life long education in the field of dental assisting and enhancing the careers of dental assistants toward the highest standards of performance obtainable through quality continuing education.

Ms. Joanne Wineinger has been a Dental Assistant for 50 years, was a DANB Certified Dental Assistant for 33 continuous years and she has served as President for Texas Dental Assistants Association (TDAA) twice (2002 and 2006). She received her Texas RDA Credential in 2004. As TDAA representative and TSBDE Liaison, she has spent nine (9) years monitoring changes in Texas Law and TSBDE Rules relating to Dental Assistants.

This comprehensive course will feature didactic information and demonstrations streamlined towards successful passage of the exam, using the Objectives set forth by the State Board of Dental Examiners: SBDE Rule 114.

Attendees will receive:

A Course & Examination Approved by The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners,

Easy to follow illustrated resource materials in all three (3) subjects,

Opportunity for a question and answer session,

A proctored exit examination in all three (3) subjects upon completion of the course, and

Within thirty (30) days, each participant will receive a pass or failure notification. Those that pass, should copy the Certificate of Completion and make application to SBDE for Dental Assistant Registration. A participant, who receives a failure notification, may retake the examination. [See Exam Policy below].

Let us help you succeed without feeling pressured or rushed!!

Take the time to study, learn the material and pass the exam successfully!!

Schedule:

Friday, April 16, 2010, and Saturday, April 17, 2010

Registration is at 8:00 a.m.; Doors will be closed at 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lunch will not be provided. However, there are many restaurants in the area, your choice.

Program Highlights:

Dental Radiology

X-ray Production
X-ray Machine Operation & Factors
Radiation Safety
Exposing the Radiograph
Process & Evaluate Radiographs
Mounting & Labeling Radiographs
Storage of Radiographic Films
Radiography & Federal Regulations
Question & Answer Session

Infection Control

Disease Transmission & Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Exposure Control Plan & Immunization Program
Engineering & Work Practice Controls
Handwashing
Handling Regulated & Non-Regulated Waste
Selection & Use of PPE
Decontamination of Equipment & Patient Care Items
Dental Unit Water Lines
Equipment & Instrument Processing & Re-circulation
Disinfection, Sterilization
Monitor & Record Sterilization Effectiveness
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Quality Assurance Program
Question & Answer Session

Jurisprudence

Occupations Code
SBDE Rules & Regulations
Dental Practice Act
Question & Answer

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This two (2) day course is $225.00. Participants MUST bring: A Photo ID, along with pens, highlighters, note paper and study materials. Additional study materials can be purchased for $20.00 (1 copy each of all 3 topics).

TDAA's Exam Policy: Participants MUST attend both days of the course. Participants may retake the examination up to one (1) time ($30.00) at the convenience of TDAA. If the participant does not successfully pass after the second (2^nd) try, the course MUST be retaken. NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.

Registration Deadline:

REGISTER EARLY for attendance is limited. The deadline for registration is: April 12, 2010. Confirmation and Study Materials will be sent to those who have an E-mail address and register by the deadline. And, BRING STUDY MATERIALS TO THE COURSE.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Cancellation/Refund Deadline is: April 12, 2010. Send written request for cancellation or refund to: Fort Worth District Dental Assistants Society (FWDDAS), 1091 Roaring Springs Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. No refunds will be given after the stated deadline without the approval of FWDDAS & TDAA Board of Directors. Refunds will be processed three weeks after the program date, but subject to a 25% administrative fee.

Click here for the Registration Form