
All of our dental assistants continue to take additional
training so that they can perform more complex functions. They
are referred to as "expanded duty dental
assistants".
We also have monthly
training sessions for our staff to learn new dental techniques and procedures
and they frequently attend the following continuing education programs.
December 2005
Reviewed New
CPR Guidelines
Had an in office
meeting on the follow-up of the OSHA workshop. Changes and
improvements were discussed. HIPPA security issues were presented
and changes were made. Physical improvements to treatment rooms
were suggested and planned. Improving patient education and
placing it on computer was covered. Overall, a great
meeting..very productive!
November 2005
All staff members
attended OSHA workshop at Hampton Inn sponsored by Creighton University
by Dr. Howard. They also viewed the new OSHA movie .."What If
Salvia Was Red".
October 2005
Staff viewed Dentalcast
web presentations..thank you David for this service!
Dr. Peterson
attended an Invisalign Express and Invisalign Improved Care training in
Denver.
September 2005
West District Dental
Meeting held here in Gering.
August 2005
Updated Infection
Control Information and Guidelines for office.
Invisalign Express
update and training by Webcast.
July 2005
Due to finishing of
office basement to meet OSHA and HIPPA requirements the staff members
have been busy adjusting to the demands of this change.
June 2005
May 2005
.BISPHOSPHONATES AND ORAL
HEALTH
April 2005
Dr. Peterson and staff
are
Certified.
Up To Top
March 2005
Dr. Peterson and staff attended
Invisalign
"Invisible Braces" workshop in Denver.
Staff viewed Amalgam Waste Movie from ADA.
Up To Top
February 2005
All staff meeting covering dental health and diabetes,
oral cancer, mouth sores, AIDS, and wheelchair and handicap dental care.
Up To Top
January 2005
All of our staff is attended the Rocky
Mountain Dental Conference in Denver. They attended three days of
workshops on teamwork, treatment planning, esthetic dentistry, and much
more.
