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.

This course prepares dental assistants and dental hygienists to monitor nitrous oxide use during dental procedures. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will meet the qualifications stipulated by the NH Board of Dental Examiners.

This is a hybrid course with self-paced online modules. Once the online portion is completed, the clinical portion would be scheduled with the instructor to join an on campus lab currently in progress with the Dental Hygiene students.

Course Dates: Offered throughout the Spring semester between August 31, 2026 and December 19, 2026 as needed per student.

Online: Self-paced modules to be completed during the semester dates above. (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: To be scheduled with the instructor during the semester dates above at the NHTI campus, after completing the online portion.

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites and Required Documents: RDH or ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of POI and ICP courses.

Please email your certificates/diploma to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu as an attachment.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires a face mask 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.

This course provides infection control guidelines and recommendations for the dental office. The course is based on the CDC infection and prevention guidelines, and includes information on disinfection and sterilization, products, and asepsis protocols. This course fulfills the NH dental infection control requirements for certification and license renewal. This class is self paced.

CEUs:  3

Online: 9/14/26 - 9/25/26

The LNA training program will prepare eligible candidates to practice as nursing assistants in providing direct patient care. The course will combine online class room, lab and clinical practice in simulation and/or an acute medical setting. At completion, students will be prepared to sit for the state certification examination and submit their Board of Nursing LNA license application.

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program will consist of:

• 60 hours of online theory        
• 60 hours of clinical        
• 30 hours of laboratory

for a total of 150 hours of coursework.The didactic work is done through the Canvas online learning platform. Laboratory skills training is done in person at NHTI. Clinical is an in-person work format held at a facility partnered with NHTI. After successfully completing the LNA program, all students must register for the state competency written and clinical exam and complete a criminal background check/finger printing as part of the process to obtain their LNA license with the State of New Hampshire.This course is not part of the Nursing Program.

LNA Program Admission Eligibility and Submission Checklist 

• Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English, relative to job related assignments
• Minimum of 16 years of age; diploma or GED not required
• Have not been convicted of a felony
• Comply with NHTI’s application procedure
• Comply with NHTI’s tuition requirements
• Able to pass a drug screening 

To Apply: 

The following items must be submitted to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu before your application is reviewed:

• Application for LNA Program Admission
• A copy of your resume
• Current BLS certification
• Criminal Background check: go to https://services.dos.nh.gov/chri/cpo scroll down and click the green button: “Online NH Criminal Background Check” ($25)

Following Application Review:

• Brief interview with the LNA Program Coordinator

 Medical information required:

• 12 panel Drug Screen
• QuantiFERON blood test (a 2 step Tb tine can be substituted if BCG has not been received, or proof of a previous 2 step TB coupled with a current Tb tine test).

Registration:

Once all admission requirements are approved by the LNA Program Coordinator you will receive an email with registration instructions. By completing the registration process you agree to attend and comply with the tuition payment (includes tuition and books; supply fees are required as listed below).

Supplemental Tools (recommended for lab and clinical):

• Secondhand Watch
• Stethoscope
• Scrubs - appropriately fitting and professional in appearance

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.

The American Red Cross BLS Provider CPR/AED classroom course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Care of adults, children, and infants is covered. 4-hour class; 2-year certification. Certification e-card included.

This course will cover how to apply and integrate basic principles of coronal polishing on a patient so that biofilm and stain removal is attained.

Online: September 26 - October 31, 2026 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinicals: October 10, 2026 from 8am - 5pm and October 31, 2026 from 8am - 12pm at the NHTI campus

CEUs: 12

Prerequisites and Required Documents:

• • ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of POI and ICP courses.
    
  • Informed Consent Form

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

• Medical History Form - please print, fill out, scan, and email back to CRAllen@ccsnh.edu 
  

Required by Student: Treat 5 patients under the supervision of a NH dentist between clinical sessions.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE which includes a lab coat, safety glasses, 2 face masks, N95 mask, 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.

Hands on! This course qualifies the orthodontic dental assistant to perform those expanded orthodontic duties designated by the NH Board of Dental Examiners.

In Person: October 3, 2026 from 8:30am - 5:30pm at the NHTI campus

CEUs: 8

Prerequisites and Required Documents: RDH or ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of POI and ICP courses.

Please email your certificates/diploma to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu  as an attachment.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires 3-4 surgical masks, safety glasses, latex free gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

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.

This required course reviews infection control procedures through lecture and clinical activities. Dental hygienists learn the latest protocols for proper asepsis in non-traditional settings. 

In Person: October 10, 2026 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the NHTI campus

CEUs: 6

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires a surgical mask, face shield, scrubs, latex free gloves, and a lab jacket.