IU Fort Wayne offers several Continuing Education courses for dental professionals. 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.

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. Proof of program completion or proof of employment is required before course material can be accessed.

• Registration Fee for Coronal Polishing: only $495
• Registration Fee for Fluoride Application: only $495
• Registration Fee for BOTH sections: $850
• 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.
• The next Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Application course is planned for Spring 2021. 
   

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.

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 (1) year. Proof of program completion or proof of employment is required before course material can be accessed. 

• Registration Fee: $1399
• 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.
• The next Expanded Functions course is planned for Spring 2021. 

Orthodontic Clinician Course

This in-depth course includes didactic instruction on Orthodontic procedures, tooth morphology, and occlusion, as well as laboratory and clinical instruction.

Course Requirements: Participants must be a graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program or a practicing dental assistant for a minimum of one (1) year. Proof of program completion or proof of employment is required before course material can be accessed. 

• Registration Fee: $625
• Type of payment accepted: Credit Card Only
• Cancellation policy: No refund if course materials have been accessed; if cancelling prior to accessing course material, full refund MINUS a $100 service charge.
• Minimum of 3 enrollees or the course will be canceled.
• The next Orthodontic Clinician course is planned for Spring 2021.

Guest Account

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