UMA Bangor Dental Health Programs offer continuing education courses on trending topics for dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDAs) on an ongoing basis.

2024 TOPICS | REGISTRATION OPEN!


Ergonomics in Dentistry and Career Longevity

Presented by Katrina Klein, RDH, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist

Friday, September 6, 2024, 9:00am – 4:00pm (lunch will be provided)

UMA Bangor Campus (In-person) 128 Texas Ave., Rm #124 Eastport Hall Bangor

Course Registration Fee: $150


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) General Chairside (GC) Preparation Course

Presented by Courtney Noonan, CDA, EFDA, BAS Expanded Function Dental Assisting and Dental Assisting Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor Dental Health

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 8:00am – 12:00pm (Maximum Enrollment 20)

ONLINE Live via Zoom (no recording option available)

Course Registration Fee: $200


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Infection Control (IC) Preparation Course

Presented by Dr. Tricia Spearin, CDA, RDH, EFDA, EdD, Assistant Professor Dental Health

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00am – 12:30pm (Maximum Enrollment 20)

ONLINE Live via Zoom (no recording option available)

Course Registration Fee: $175


Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiology Examination Preparation Course

Presented by Dr. Dawn Bearor, RDH, EdD, Associate Professor Dental Health

Friday, October 25, 2024, 9:00am – 4:00pm (Maximum Enrollment 20)

UMA Bangor Campus (In-person) Dental Health Programs Building 201 Texas Ave. Bangor

Course Registration Fee: $250


Adult & Child Protective Mandated Reporting Training

Presenter(s) from State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Friday, November 1, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm

UMA Augusta Campus (In-person) Randall Student Ctr, Rm 200 Fireplace Lounge Augusta

Course Registration: $60


Hands-On Radiology – Tips and Techniques for Managing Common Intra-Oral and Extra-Oral Imaging Problems

Presented by Dr. Dawn Bearor, RDH, EdD, Associate Professor Dental Health

Friday, November 8, 2024, 12:30Pm – 4:30pm (Maximum Enrollment 18)

UMA Bangor Campus (In-person) Dental Health Programs Building 201 Texas Ave. Bangor

Course Registration: $175


EARLY BIRD COMBO discounts available for select courses. More information on discounts and course registration, use the registration button below.


For more information, please contact us by calling (207) 262-7870.

We look forward to fulfilling your continuing education needs!

Participants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are asked to please contact Torrie Tardiff at 207-262-7870 or torrie.tardiff@maine.edu no later than three weeks prior to the scheduled continuing education. If requests are received after this date, insufficient time may affect the ability to make necessary arrangements.