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Comprehensive Training for the Modern U.S. Dental Practice

Certification Course

Requirements:

Before Enrollment:
– Be at least 18 years of age
– Have a minimum of 3-months of continuous on-the-job chairside training
* Volunteer and shadowing experience does NOT fulfill this 3-month requirement
– To participate effectively in this course, participants are expected to possess competency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
*Participants may be dismissed from course if found lacking appropriate dental experience

Once enrolled, complete the following TWO WEEKS prior to the course start date:
– Check email for “Continuing Dental Education Receipt” containing link to sign up for an online learning platform
– Complete the following on the online learning platform:
* HIPAA

There are no grades for the online part of course, simply complete all steps above 2 weeks before course start date. Any steps missing the week of the course may result in withholding your certificate.

Description

Digital dentistry is now standard in U.S. dental practices, yet many dental assistants receive minimal formal education on digital workflows, imaging systems, intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM processes, and digital patient communication tools. This course addresses the educational gap by equipping dental assistants with the technical, clinical, and compliance-based skills required to function effectively as Digital Dental Assistants, improving efficiency, patient care, and practice profitability while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Objectives

At the completion of the course participants will be certified to:

Define the role and responsibilities of the Digital Dental Assistant
Safely and effectively capture digital radiographic images
Assist with and perform intraoral scanning procedures
Support CAD/CAM and digital restorative workflows
Manage digital patient records in compliance with HIPAA
Apply infection control standards to digital equipment
Use digital tools to enhance patient education and case acceptance
Troubleshoot common digital technology issues
Integrate digital workflows into daily clinical operations

Instructor

DN-IMPLANT CENTER

Ghida Lawand BDS • MSc

RESIDENT

“They declare that neither they nor any member of their family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do the instructors have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) the instructor will discuss in the presentation.”

Registration Information

August 28-30, 2026

Tuition: $799
Participant Limit: 15

Audience: Dental Assistants

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Schedule

Friday: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Networking Lunch Provided

Credit Hours: 16 CEU (Participation)

Dress Code:
Scrubs, Closed Toed Shoes
OR
Long Sleeve Shirt, Long Pants, Closed Toed Shoes

Location

UF College of Dentistry
1395 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32610
admin-cde@dental.ufl.edu