Speaker: ​Dr. Steinberg
"Oral Health for the Pregnant Patient" and "Eating Disorders: Oral Health Considerations"
CE Hours: 2 + 1 Aca/Clinical
​Register Here

This course will present the physiology of pregnancy as well as oral manifestations that may be encountered at this time in a woman’s life. Many myths regarding dental treatment for the pregnant patient will be discussed. Discussion will also lend itself to the lactating patient focusing on the safety of medications that may be prescribed for oral infection during that time period.

“Eating Disorders: Oral Health Considerations”

This presentation will address the psychologic, medical, dental and oral health issues associated with eating disorders as well as dental management considerations.

Barbara Steinberg, DDS received her D.D.S. from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and completed a residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She is Clinical Professor of Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, as well as Adjunct Associate Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Steinberg is a nationally and internationally invited lecturer in the area of women’s health.

Speaker: ​​Dr. Anthony Chillura
"Risk Management"
CE Hours:
Registration will open ​July 13, 2020

This webinar will focus on the dental practice and those circumstances which can reduce and sometimes prevent increased risks that often lead to malpractice claims. Attendees will be provided with practical suggestions and approaches that can successfully avoid common hazards which often increase the likelihood of malpractice claims against the dental practitioner. The course also is designed to explore how professional liability policies work and to demonstrate the wisdom of having your practice protected by professional liability insurance.

Dr. Anthony Chillura is the Director of Dental Risk Management for the Professional Protector Plan®. As director, he is responsible for the overall risk control assessment, evaluation, consulting and technical support of risk exposures for insurance products for the dental profession. Dr. Chillura’s dental and risk management experience allows him to manage the unique risk exposures related to the delivery of dental services and partner with insured dentists in their mission to improve patient safety and minimize risk.

May 13-15, 2021
Sioux Falls, SD

Contact: Brenda Goeden

Every Third Friday of the month (mornings)
Contact: 605-718-2410
​Western Dakota Tech Corporate Education Center

Every Third Friday of the month (​afternoons)
Contact: 605-718-2410
​Western Dakota Tech Corporate Education Center

This 2-day course provides radiology classroom/clinical instruction and testing for dental assistants. 

Course Dates (8 am-5 pm): 
​July 18-19, 2020; Rapid City
​August 1-2, 2020; Rapid City
​August 22-23, 2020; Sioux Falls
​September 12-13, 2020; Rapid City
​October 3-4, 2020; Rapid City
​November 7-8, 2020; Rapid City
December 5-6, 2020; Rapid City

Prerequisites: Minimum 18 years of age, High School graduation or equivalent. Working knowledge of dental anatomy.

Cost: $​375 Rapid City; $425 Sioux Falls 

Class sizes limited.

Register online at wdt.edu/dental-classes or by calling 605-718-2410

This 2-day course includes instruction, demonstration, and practice on the administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation used in industry. 

Course Dates (8 am-5 pm): 
September 19-20, 2020; Rapid City

Prerequisites: Current ​BLS CPR Card, Current SD State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant/Dental Hygiene license

Cost: $525

Class Size limited!

Register online at wdt.edu/dental-classes or by calling 605-718-2410

Radiology Safety
Radiography Production

Contact:​ Nicole Pahl
605-882-5284 ext 214

• Digital Radiography, Advantages and Disadvantages
• Exposure Errors of Periapicals & Bitewings
• Processing Errors
• Occlusal Exposures for Children
• Oral Effects of Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
• Panoramic Radiography
• Radiation Safety
• Vertical Bitewings
• Flouride Varnish, Indication and Application

Contact: Dept of Dental Hygiene ~ 605-658-5960