Registered Dental Assistants

All classes are scheduled from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, only 6 seats are available per class.

Radiology - 14 Hrs of CE Credits

Applicants must be currently registered as a dental assistant in the state of Tennessee. After completing this course, the participant will be able to explain how dental x-rays are created, have the ability to recognize the need for dental x-rays, explain how x-rays affect the human body, list the different sizes and parts of intraoral x-ray films, demonstrate the appropriate techniques for taking bitewing, periapical and panoramic x-rays, demonstrate the appropriate technique for exposing panoramic, bitewing and periapical radiographs and determine correct exposure and processing errors. Students will learn how to mount and label radiographs correctly. 

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Course Fee: $490.00

Course Duration: 2 days

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if you cancel at least 45 days before the course. The participant will receive a 50% refund if you cancel less than 45 days before the course.

1. Define oral prophylaxis and explain the rational for coronal polishing.
2. Describe the appearance and formation of various dental deposits
3. Clinically apply appropriate coronal polishing technique and adjunct methods for plaque Removal.
4. Understand the dental assistants role in oral hygiene instruction, record keeping and appropriate infection control.

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1. Explain how dental sealants work
2. Explain scientific terminology relating to dental sealants
3. Explain how dental sealants were developed
4. Explain pit and fissure anatomy
5. Explain the criteria for an ideal sealant
6. State indications and contraindications for sealant placement
7. Explain the different types of sealant materials available for clinical practice
8. Demonstrate placement of sealants in the clinical setting
9. Demonstrate placement of sealants in the clinical setting using proper infection control and ergonomics.
10. Explain the proper maintenance of sealants.

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring for Registered Dental Assistant - 8 Hrs of CE Credits

This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to successfully monitor the use of nitrous oxidel oxygen analgesia in a private dental practice. The topics to be presented include a review and update on basic physiology, information on a patient evaluation for the use of nitrous oxide a discussion of the role of nitrous oxide in the dental practice a review of the new equipment and techniques, and knowledge of the indications and contraindications for using nitrous oxide. The students will learn a brief history of nitrous oxide oxygen and conscious sedation, the legal provisions for dental auxiliaries to monitor dental anatomy and physiology related to the human body and common drugs that react to nitrous oxide. The operation of equipment used as well as the safety features and infection control of equipment. Learn how to monitor patients under nitrous oxide. Recognition and management of medical emergencies associated with nitrous oxide.

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Course Fee: $240.00

Course Duration: 1 day

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if you cancel at least 45 days before the course. The participants will receive a 50% refund if you cancel less than 45 days before the course.

Registered Dental Hygienists

All classes are scheduled from 8:30 to 5:00PM, only 12 seats are available per class.

Nitrous Oxide Administration for Registered Dental Hygienists - 16 Hrs of CE Credits

Describe the condition of a patient in each of the four stages of anesthesia. Evaluate medical histories, take vital signs, and interpret results. Properly titrate the dose of nitrous oxide. Discuss the physical and chemical properties of nitrous oxide. Discuss the potential for abuse of nitrous oxide. Review signs that patients are experiencing an adverse reaction to the nitrous oxide. Discuss the potential life threatening situations related to nitrous oxide analgesia. Identify risk and potential hazards of long term use. Demonstrate appropriate record keeping. Recognize and manage complications of nitrous oxide. Identify proper patient selection, indications and contraindications in the use of nitrous oxide.

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Course Fees: $465.00

Course Duration:  2 days

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if you cancel at least 45 days before the course. The participants will receive a 50% refund if you cancel less than 45 days before the course.

*In the rare occurence that there should be only one student in the class, that student must provide thier own patient.

Local Anesthesia for Registered Dental Hygienists - 32 Hrs of CE Credits

The dental hygienist will be able to discuss the neurophysiology of pain control. Knowledge of pain control principles. Understand pharmacology of local anesthetics. Perform an evaluation of the patient, which includes dental and medical health history. Prepare and then demonstrate the use of the correct armamentarium for the local anesthetic procedure. Describe and use the correct technique for safe effective administration of local anesthesia under dental supervision of a licensed dentist. Discuss and avoid complications of local anesthesia systemically and locally. Describe appropriate procedures if complications arise due to the administration of local anesthesia. To achieve and maintain correct record keeping for the local anesthetic procedures performed. Integrate the knowledge about anesthesia into the control of pain during dental procedures.

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Course Fees: $1215.00

Course Duration: 4 days

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if canceling at least 45 days before the course. The participants will receive a 50% refund if cancelling less than 45 days before the course.

*In the rare occurence that there is only one student in the class, the class will be postponed to the next month.

Dental Hygienist Refresher Course for Local Anesthesia - 20 Hrs of CE Credits

Would you like one-on-one guidance with those most challenging injections? Would you like to develop skills and confidence with the injections techniques?

This targeted four day continuing dental education course will build your confidence and skill in the delivery of local anesthesia and will provide you with a review of the anatomical structures and navigational approaches necessary to troubleshoot problems with each injection. Additionally, you will learn how factors such as age, weight and medical considerations affect anesthetic dosing and interact with the newer anesthetic agents.

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All of the following injections to practice in clinic:

Maxillary Injections: Anterior Superior Alveolar, Middle Superior Alveolar, Posterior Superior Alveolar, Nasopalatine, Greater Palatine   Mandibular Injections: Mental, Incisive, Inferior Alveolar, Lingual, Buccal

Course Fee: $865.00

Course Duration: 3 days

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if canceling at least 45 days before the course. The participants will receive a 50% refund if cancelling less than 45 days before the course.

*In the rare occurence that there is only one student in the class, the class will be postponed to the next month.

Dental Hygienist/Dentist Diode Laser Certification Course - 8 Hrs of CE Credits

After attending this course, participants should be able to: Describe the history of laser and basic laser Physics, Laser components and delivery system, Laser safety protocols and hazards, (LSO) Laser Safety Officer Responsibilities, Laser procedures and treatment parameters for Perio, Laser Integration with Proper Laser Hygiene techniques, Patient management & Terminology, codes & fees, Tissue healing assessment & management of complications, Additional Procedures- Biostimulation/Biomodulation, Herpetic, Legion, Apthous Ulcer, bleaching and tooth desensitizing, Simulated hands on & Live Patients, Written exam, and much more!

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Course Fee: $510.00

Course Duration: 1 day

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if canceling at least 45 days before the course. The participants will receive a 50% refund if cancelling less than 45 days before the course.

*In the rare occurence that there is only one student, that studnet must provide thier own patient.

Continuing Education For The Dental Professional

Excel Dental Training Institute is dedicated to assisting dental professionals in obtaining the required continuing education to meet current licensing requirements. You can take our courses with the confidence of knowing that Excel Dental Training Institute is approved by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry and the Acadamy of General Dentistry (AGD). We are listed as a preferred provider for continuing education on their website. We offer certification courses for dental hygienist, and dental assistants.

Dental Hygienist/Dentist In Office Diode Laser Certification Course - 8 Hrs of CE Credit

• Private, in-office Soft Tissue Diode Laser
• Certification Course
• We work with your schedule!

For small and large groups and for the ultimate convenience, book your laser training as a private course.

Day's activities will include: Working with your staff and hygiene team in your own office.  Exercises will be tailored to your practice needs and laser type.

After we provide the in office laser course, participants should be able to: Describe the history of laser and basic laser Physics, Laser components and delivery system, Laser safety protocols and hazards, (LSO) Laser Safety Officer Responsibilities, laser procedures and treatment parameters for Perio,  laser integration with proper laser hygiene techniques, patient management & terminology, codes & fees, tissue healing assessment & management of complications. Additional Procedures- Biostimulation/Biomodulation, Herpetic, Legion, Apthous Ulcer, bleaching and tooth desensitizing,  simulated hands on, written exam, and much more! Note: Will only travel within a 60 mile radius.

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In Office Course Fee - 2 - 3 People $2000

In Office Course Fee - 4 - 6 People $3000

Course Duration: 1 day

Cancellation Policy: Participants will receive a full refund minus a $75.00 processing fee if canceling at least 45 days before the course. The participants will receive a 50% refund if cancelling less than 45 days before the course.