Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

Dental Hygiene Refresher Fact Sheet

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. Individuals interested in taking the refresher course are required to have an inactive or current Dental Hygiene License. 

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. 

CEUs: 20

Program Description:

• Online Assessment and Review of Theory (2 CEUs)
  • Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.
• Clinical Review (18 CEUs)
  • 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.

Required 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). Latex free 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
• College Transcript - please let us know if you are an NHTI graduate as we can access your course history directly
• Copy of inactive or current Dental Hygiene License
• Documentation of taking and passing the ADEX course 
• Dental Hygiene Refresher Application - please print, fill out, scan, and email back

Email your documents as attachments in one email to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu within 10 days of registration to secure your seat.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the ‘Wait List’, please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

NCED101C: 8-Week, Self-paced, Online; 3 Modules (Badges issued upon completion of each module); 0.9 CEU

The Micro-credential: Educational Leadership for Professional Growth aims to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning in educational institutions. This program aligns with the school's mission and core values by developing workplace conditions that enhance professional development and student learning.

Participants will learn to establish a professional culture focused on shared goals, ethical practice, open communication, and collective responsibility for student success. Emphasizing mutual accountability and productive relationships, this course supports continuous improvement and professional capacity.

Modules will include job-embedded learning opportunities, collegial feedback, and faculty-led program enhancements to promote holistic student success.

This course covers the following NH Administrative Competencies:

NH Competencies: Effective educational leaders shall foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff to promote each student’s academic success and well-being. Establish and sustain a professional culture of engagement and commitment to shared vision, goals, and objectives pertaining to the education of the whole child.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

NCED103C: 8-Week, Self-paced, Online; 4 Modules (Badges issued upon completion of each module); 1.2 CEU

The overarching goal of the Micro-credential: Ethical Leadership in Education, integrating the modules on Ethical Decision-Making and Integrity in Student Supports, is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills essential for ethical leadership. The focus is on navigating ethical challenges, fostering academic success, and promoting student well-being through adherence to professional norms and effective stewardship.

Participants will learn to apply ethical principles in decision-making, cultivate a positive school culture, and actively champion the academic success and well-being of every student.

The modules emphasize the importance of ethical conduct, professionalism, and collaboration with stakeholders to create an environment that prioritizes child-centered education. Through engaging in practical action research and reflective activities, participants will demonstrate their ability to integrate ethical leadership principles into the role of an educational leader.

This course covers the following NH Administrative Competencies:

NH Competency 2: Effective educational leaders shall act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student’s academic success and well-being as follows:

NH Competency 9: Effective educational leaders shall manage school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

To take this class, one must have an active RDH license and passed the ADEX clinical board exam, or have an active NH dental license. Any dentists that have acquired a dental hygiene license will need to provide evidence of passing the ADEX exam.”

This one on one, hands-on instrumentation skill enhancement refresher course is designed to build on what clinicians already know, providing individualized coaching and structured learning based on each participant’s specific needs, experience level, and clinical challenges.

Through guided practice and hands-on coaching, participants will refine both fundamental and advanced periodontal instrumentation skills with a strong emphasis on confidence-building, clinical efficiency, ergonomics, and improved patient outcomes. Instruction is delivered using a compassionate, humanistic teaching approach, creating a supportive learning environment where clinicians feel empowered both didactically and clinically.

This course integrates typodont and/or manikin-based practice with real-world clinical applications to enhance the delivery of dental hygiene therapy and elevate the standard of periodontal care.

CEU: 2

Note: CEU’s are not issued if a participant does not pass the class.

Grade Mode:  Pass or Fail

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Build upon existing knowledge to refine manual and powered periodontal instrumentation skills
• Improve calculus detection and removal through enhanced tactile sensitivity and adaptation
• Apply ergonomic principles to reduce physical strain and support clinician longevity
• Demonstrate effective use of intraoral, extraoral and alternative fulcrums for improved access and stability
• Optimize clinician and patient positioning to enhance efficiency and treatment outcomes
• Integrate ultrasonic instrumentation effectively as part of comprehensive periodontal therapy
• Increase confidence in both didactic and clinical performance
• Positively impact the delivery of dental hygiene therapy, periodontal treatment and overall patient outcomes

Target Audience: Designed for dental hygienists and dentists whose goal is to improve their periodontal care, instrumentation skills and patient outcomes.        

Total Duration: 2 Hours

Format: One on one, hands‑on clinical skills workshop using  a typodont or manikin        

Materials: Instruments are provided; however, the student can bring instruments if they have specific instruments they would like to work on.        

Other Requirements: scrubs, lab coat, safety glasses or loups, scrub cap, proper leather or pleather clinic shoes.

Prerequisites and Required Documents:

• Current CPR Certification
• Current Dental Hygiene License or Dentist License
• College Transcript - please let us know if you are an NHTI graduate as we can access your course history directly
• Documentation of taking and passing the ADEX course 
• Instrumentation Skill Enhancement Application - please print, fill out, scan, and email back

Email your documents as attachments in one email to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu within 10 days of registration to secure your seat.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the ‘Wait List’, please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

NCED102C: 8-Week, Self-paced, Online; 2 Modules (Badges issued upon completion of each module); 0.6 CEU

The Micro-credential: Leadership for Continuous Improvement aims to empower educational leaders to drive excellence through strategic planning, evidence-based practices, and innovation. This micro-credential focuses on equipping leaders with the skills necessary to act as agents of continuous improvement, promoting each student’s academic success and well-being. Grounded in the principles of ethical and professional conduct, this program aligns educational practices with the school's mission, vision, and core values, emphasizing integrity, fairness, and transparency.

Participants will learn to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, perseverance, and learning, ensuring that continuous improvement is at the heart of the school's operations. By placing children at the center of education and accepting responsibility for each student’s success, leaders will model and promote ethical and professional behavior among faculty and staff.

The modules will focus on developing strategic plans, implementing evidence-based practices, and fostering innovation to achieve sustained educational excellence. This micro-credential is dedicated to creating an environment where strategic leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement support the academic success and holistic well-being of every student.

This course covers the following NH Administrative Competencies:

NH Competency: Effective educational leaders shall act as agents of continuous improvement to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.

This course addresses systemic conditions and diseases with emphasis on dental hygiene treatment planning, the management of dental and medical emergencies in alternative dental settings, and includes a pharmacology review for common disease states.

Online: 5/30/26 - 6/6/26 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: 6/6/26 from 9am - 4pm at the NHTI campus

CEUS: 6

With online and hands-on components, course topics include barrier techniques, limiting contamination, hand washing, handling of sharps, sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of waste materials. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion. 

Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection simultaneously as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

• Online: 6/6/26 - 6/20/26 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 6/20/26 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the NHTI campus

 Note: 

• Course not designed to meet annual OSHA training requirement. 
• Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs.

CEUs: 6

Required Materials: Students must provide their own personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes 2 surgical masks, N95 mask, safety shield, latex free gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

This covers the Introduction to Dental Assisting in 302.06. With online and hands-on components, this course prepares dental assistants to perform a preliminary oral inspection on patients and includes taking medical/dental histories, obtaining/reading vital signs, basic oral anatomy and terminology, and dental charting. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion.

Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection simultaneously as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

• Online: 6/6/26 - 6/20/26 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 6/20/26 from 1pm - 5pm at the NHTI campus

Note: Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs; course not appropriate for RDH.

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites and Required Documents: Please complete the Employment Verification Form confirming a minimum 400 hours of chairside experience.

Required Materials: Students must provide their own manual blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, and latex free gloves.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the 'Wait List' please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.