Fri., Nov. 8, 2024
1:00pm – 4:00pm (3 CE hrs)
Room 101-C
Speaker: Julie Varney, CDA, RDA, CDIPC
Recommended for: Dental Assistants
This all-day course is designed to empower dental assistants, whether new to the field or seasoned professionals, with the latest knowledge and skills necessary to excel chairside. Participants will delve into advancements chairside, infection control techniques, cutting-edge technology, and best practices in the dental office, ensuring they are equipped to provide exceptional patient care while supporting the dentist and the dental team.
Course Objectives:
- Patient Management and Communication: Develop strategies for effective communication with patients, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout their visit.
- Emerging Trends in Dentistry: Stay abreast of the latest trends, techniques, and materials in modern dentistry, enhancing your ability to support the dental team.
- Implement Effective Appointment Management: Discover techniques for scheduling appointments, managing wait times, and optimizing patient flow.
- Workplace Safety: Updates on OSHA and patient medical emergencies – are you prepared?
- Professional Development: Explore opportunities for career advancement, including certification options and continuing education pathways.
Julie Varney, CDA, RDA, CDIPC, a dedicated NYS Registered Dental Assistant and passionate high-school dental assisting educator with a mission to empower dental assistants. With over 30 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge in chairside assisting, infection prevention, and more. Her career has encompassed many facets in the dental office from chairside assistant to practice manager. As an on the job trained dental assistant, Julie invested into the profession of assisting becoming an RDA, CDA, CDIPC and COA. Julie’s goal is to empower dental assistants to have a career that they’re passionate about while being a valued team member. Julie is currently serving a 5-year term on the NYS Dental Board, representing dental assistants and the public.
Ms. Varney is not associated with, employed by, nor consults for any manufacturer, supplier, or retailer of dental instruments or materials.
