IU Fort Wayne is offering several Continuing Education courses for dental professionals in 2020. Registration for each course is processed through IU Conferences, via the provided links below, and conducted on the IU Fort Wayne campus by Certified Dental Assisting Program faculty.

Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Application Course

The Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Application courses consist of didactic instruction that takes place via our online learning management system, Canvas, and in-person laboratory requirements on peers. All clinical requirements must be completed in the participant’s dental practice. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion for each course.

The Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Application laboratory portions will be conducted on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Participants must have completed the online course requirements, via Canvas, prior to attending the in-person laboratory instruction.

Course Requirements: Participants must be a graduate of a CODA-accredited program or a practicing dental assistant for a minimum of one (1) year.

• Registration Fee for Coronal Polishing: only $495
• Registration Fee for Fluoride Application: only $495
• Registration Fee for BOTH sections: $850
• Last date for online registration: 03/02/2020
• Type of payment accepted: Credit Card Only
• Cancellation policy: No refund if course materials have been accessed; participant may choose to reschedule for a future course. If cancelling prior to accessing course material, partial refund with a $100 service charge.
• Minimum of 3 enrollees or the course will be cancelled.

Click here to register for the Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Application Course.

Expanded Functions (Restorative) Course for Allied Dental Professionals

The Indiana State Board of Dentistry allows licensed dentists to delegate restorative duties to a Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). This course provides the didactic, laboratory, and pre-clinical training necessary for competency.

Classes are held:
Monday Evenings: 5:30pm – 8:30pm and
Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
March 16, 2020 through April 11, 2020

Attendance is mandatory at each session to receive the completion certificate. Upon successful completion, the CDA may use the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) credential.

Course Requirements: Participants must be a graduate of a CODA-accredited program, or a practicing dental assistant for a minimum of three (3) years. Documentation of employment is required.

• Registration Fee: $1399
• Last date for online registration: 03/06/2020
• Type of payment accepted: Credit Card Only
• Cancellation policy: No refund if course materials have been accessed; participant may choose to reschedule for a future course. If cancelling prior to accessing course material, partial refund with a $100 service charge.
• Minimum of 3 enrollees or the course will be cancelled.

Click here to register for the Expanded Functions Course.

Guest Account

Non-IU participants must create an IU Guest Account in order to access online course material. Please follow the instructions here.