Workforce Education at NHTI

REFRESHER Fact Sheet 2025

This hybrid course was prepared for dental hygienists who have been out of practice for a time and want to get back into the field or for those who are practicing, but feel their skills need updating.

The course is designed to review theory and techniques learned in dental hygiene school and on the job. Current “best practices” will be introduced, but specialized procedures will not be covered in great detail and, in some cases, will require additional courses.

Program Goals:

• Dental Hygiene Process of Care
• Definitive Oral Prophylaxis
• Radiographic Techniques
• Review of Current Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines
• Review of Hand Instrumentation including Ultrasonics

Course objectives are met through didactic and clinical instruction which will introduce, update, and review current techniques in the practice of dental hygiene.

Program Outcomes: 

Participants who complete the course can be assured they have had the opportunity to learn the most up to date, science-based theory and techniques. The program satisfies the criteria of the NH Board of Dental Examiners when a refresher course is mandated for hygienists who want to renew their active dental hygiene license. 

Program Description: (20 CEUs)

• Online Assessment and Review of Theory (2)
• Clinical Review (18)
  • 3-hour lab session to review hand instruments and the ultrasonic tips on a typodont
  • 4-hour clinic session
  • 2-hour radiology review

The online portion needs to be completed before the start of the scheduled hands-on sessions. 

The scheduling of this course will be based upon faculty availability. Students are expected to provide one client for the clinical portion of the course.

Materials:

Students will need a variety of Gracey curettes, scalers (universal, sickle), and a typodont to practice instrumentation. Instrumentation is to be practiced weekly on a typodont. If needed, instruments may be available on a loaner basis (for an additional fee). 

Also required for the course: scrubs, lab coat, loups/light if you have them, scrub cap, proper leather or pleather clinic shoes, and two pairs of safety glasses (one for student, one for patient). Gloves, masks, and face shields will be provided for refresher course (NO latex - NHTI’s clinic is a latex free environment).

Prerequisites and required documents:

• Current CPR Certification
• Liability Insurance
• College Transcript

Please email to:  nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu

*PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be officially registered until ALL paperwork as well as payment has been submitted.