Iowa Dentists license renewal approaches

Iowa dentists are required to complete their 30 hours of continuing education by June 30, 2008. Of the 30 required hours, 12 can be taken online or through correspondence, in the comfort of the Dentists own home and the convenience of working around their schedule. The 30 hours must include Certification in CPR (which can NOT be done through Home Study), six hours of Sedation for Dentists with a deep sedation/general anesthesia or conscious sedation permit, and Abuse Identification and Reporting Training. The final course listed must be completed within six months of initial permit, and every five years thereafter.

The renewal process requires completion of a Continuing Education Form from the Iowa Dental Board. Exemptions are provided for persons in case of illness or disability, and a detailed explanation of Dental Continuing Education Exemptions can be found on the state website.

If renewing an inactive license, one must pay a renewal fee and submit an online application for renewal, and proof of completed continuing education is required.

HSE ADD’S HOME STUDY COURSES TO NEW STATES AND PROFESSIONS

Home Study Educators is excited to present our newest Healthcare vertical: Childcare Director Continuing Education courses! Furthermore, two addition verticals, Medical Coding & Billing and the Dental Assistant Pre-Licensing are currently in production, and will be ready in as soon as 10 days. We invite everyone to review these course and career options, and begin enjoying the convenience of finishing their CE credits in the comfort and convenience of their homes.

Child Care Directors and Professionals

360training.com is expanding the IACET approval to Childcare Directors and Professionals across the country. Childcare professionals can earn their required CEU’s through courses such as “Health Edge Nutrition”, “Childhood obesity”, or “Child Food Safety” with Home Study Educator’s online education programs.

Medical Coding and Billing

Perfect for any individual who is looking to learn the fundamentals to become a medical Biller for any given Health Care Provider, this five unit course will fully prepare students to expand their knowledge. This course will be ready for resale in late April and is expected to be a top-seller.

Dental Assistant

The Healthcare industry is doing nothing but expanding – especially the Dentistry sector. 360training is getting ready to release its pre-licensing Dental Assistant Program for individuals interested in becoming Registered Dental Assistants across the country.

Dentist and Dental Hygienists

In addition to the existing 40 Dental CE courses in booklet format, 360training has now expanded its course selection to include courses like “Dental Local Anesthesia”, “Innovations in Modern Endodontics”, or “Sedation in Dentistry”, all worth between 12 to 18 credit hours.

Healthcare Turning Digital

The Internet has changed the way we function, as a society. E-mail has eliminated the need to write letters and send them through snail-mail. Online shopping now allows you to stay at home and pick out your hearts desires for the best price while UPS does the physical work of delivering your item to your doorstep. News travels fast, from one end of the world to the next – you can find any information on anyone, anytime, with a few keywords and a click of the mouse. And now, more and more, Healthcare professionals are spending their weekends attending personal matters rather than in a classroom, taking their annual or bi-annual continuing education.

National Medical Education, formerly known as Scripps, has been providing CE courses through correspondence for Radiologic Technologists, Respiratory Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, Nurses, and Dentists. Books and exams were ordered and mailed to the student, and returned to NME for grading and exchanged with a certificate of CE completion. More and more, however, students are turning to online courses and exams – with 24/7 Sales and Customer Support, students are able to download their course material and take the online exam. Once the online exam is complete, they are given their grade, real-time, and a certificate automatically auto-populates with the information they entered at registration and is conveniently ready to print. Considering the growing healthcare demand, as recently stated by U.S.News in Ahead-of-the-Curve Careers, Healthcare professionals now no longer have to take time off when they are just days away from their license expiration dates.

Florida Dental License Renewal

Florida Dentists and Hygienists are due to have their licenses renewed by February 29, 2008. Home Study Educators has seen a busy month of January, and is expecting a busy February, as Dentists and Dental Hygienists comply with the state’s regulations. Becoming increasingly popular, especially with the approach of the fixed deadline, are Online Dental CE Courses, which the dentists and hygienists can access the moment they are registered. Online course takers give users full control of their continued education courses, including self-pacing, and an online test provides immediate grading and a automatically generated certificate.

Dentists are required to complete 30 CE hours, and Dental Hygienists are required 24 CE hours, and both professions are required to complete Domestic Violence as well as Medical Errors. Professionals who miss their deadline must renew with the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, or submit their paperwork through the mail, which will take approximately two to three weeks. A fee of $105 is required to renew if CE is not completed on time. Visit the Department of Health’s website at ww2.doh.state.fl.us for additional questions.

Common Patient Questions Regarding the Dentist Office

A lot of patients talk themselves out of scheduling regular checkups with their dentists, and many don’t even have a dentist to begin with. It’s alarming to think of how many people are neglecting their oral health each year, and this presents the question, why? Many Americans have questions of their own regarding the dentist office, and we would like to take a look at some of the more common questions and answers.

Why should I schedule regular checkups if I already take good care of my teeth? Isn’t it ok to go only if I have a problem?
Regular visits to see your dentist are more than just a good cleaning every now and then. It is important to keep in control of your oral health; preventing dental and periodontal diseases, and screening for oral cancers along with other health issues that may go unnoticed just by caring for your teeth on your own.

What benefits are there from regular visits to the dentist?
There are many problems that could be going on in your mouth without your notice, and seeing the dentist will aide in preventing potentially serious health problems. Periodontitis is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults today. If it is identified early, it will be easier to manage, and in some cases, your dentist could be able to reverse the problem. Catching this and other health problems early can also prevent unnecessary pain and extra financial costs that go along with untreated oral and health problems.

How often should I go to see the dentist?
The frequency of visits depends largely on the individual. For some patients, more frequent visits (more than twice a year) would be best to suit their needs. Others may not need to be seen quite as often. The dentist is the best person to answer this question for the patient.

It’s just my teeth that are at risk, right?
Along with care for your teeth, your dentist is able to care for your gums and identify other health problems in your mouth. There are also more than 100 diseases in other parts of your body that cause symptoms and signs in your mouth and jaw. Regular checkups enable your dentist to more easily spot health problems that could be going on in other parts of your body without your knowledge.

Last Chance to take "ASRT Wage & Salary Survey 2007"

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has posted a survey on their web site that is open to all ASRT members. It's a survey that's aprox. 25 short questions having to do with everything relevant to - yep, you guessed it - wages and salaries.

They are conducting the survey to make a detailed report on their findings, which will be published in the ASRT Scanner in August. They also hope to have a summary of the responses posted on their web site in June.

Invitations were mailed and emailed out to a sample group, but are not limited to those who were invited. To take the survey, go to: www.asrt.org/wss2007 and let your voice be heard!

The deadline to take the survey is April 1, 2007 so don't wait too long!