The NJDA has developed a series of compliancy programs to meet the needs of practicing dentists and dental team members in New Jersey. Each program is approved for continuing education credits as listed and two programs also meet the DEA MATE ACT requirements in addition to offering state license approved CEU’s.
HIPAA Compliancy – The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights requires all dentists to be compliant and updated on all HIPAA regulations.
- The NJDA is offering a 1-hour program offering guidance and tools to prevent HIPAA violations and to make available additional resources to give you peace of mind. A HIPAA Checklist is available.
OSHA Compliancy - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards. Dental professionals may be at risk for exposure to numerous workplace hazards. These hazards include, but are not limited to, the spectrum of bloodborne pathogens, pharmaceuticals and other chemical agents, human factors, ergonomic hazards, noise, vibration, and workplace violence.
- The NJDA is offering a 2-hour program designed to review best practices and infection control and prevention. The presentation will provide an overview of CDC guidelines and OSHA regulations.
DEA Mate Act - is a federal law requiring controlled substance prescribers to complete 8 hours of one-time training on safe controlled substance prescribing as a condition of receiving or renewing a DEA registration. The requirement applies to all DEA registration submissions (Schedules II, III, IV, and V).
- The NJDA is offering 2, 2-hour presentations offering prescriber training approved for DEA registration or renewal as well as state board approved credits for licensure.
*For more information about the DEA Mate Act and renewal training requirements CLICK HERE.
Pricing
ADA Member Dentists- A La Carte: $49 per course
Non-Member Dentists- A La Carte: $98 per course
ADA Member Dentist STAFF- A La Carte: $49 per course
Non-Member Dentist STAFF- A La Carte: $98 per course
COURSES ARE NOT RECORDED OR AVAILABLE AFTER AIRING LIVE ON THE PROVIDED DATE AND TIME.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL NJDA IF YOUR PROGRAM IS TAKING PLACE AFTER 5:00PM. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY ISSUES, PLEASE EMAIL CONFERENCE@NJDA.ORG AFTER HOURS. THANK YOU!
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & DATES
OSHA for Dental Professionals - Linda Hecker, MA, BSDH, RDH
Dates:
April 17, 2025 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Virtual
July 1, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am | Virtual
CEUs: 2
Course Description:
This course is designed to review best practices in infection control and prevention. It will provide an overview of CDC guidelines and OSHA regulations.
Learning Objectives:
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control Plan
- Engineering and Work Practice Controls
- Standard Precautions and Best Practices
- Spore Testing and Dental Unit Water Lines
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- CDC and OSHA Training Requirements
Speaker:
Linda Hecker, MA, BSDH, RDH
Cybersecurity in the Age of Ransomware - Kelly Anne Koch
Dates:
May 21, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Virtual
August 5th, 2025 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Virtual
CEUs: 1
Course Description:
Explore the rising threat of ransomware and discover practical strategies to safeguard your organization. This webinar delves into the intersection of cybersecurity and compliance, providing actionable tips to enhance your security posture, avoid costly attacks, and meet regulatory requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the do's and don'ts for annual HIPAA compliance at the practice level.
- Review what to look for, and how to avoid a cyber-attack.
- Learn what to do if your practice undergoes a cyber-security incident.
Speaker:
Kelly Anne Koch
Drugs Approved for Treatment of a Substance Use Disorders - Richard Wynn, PhD
Date:
June 4, 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Virtual
CEUs: 2
Course Description:
Beginning in June 2023, dentists will be required to check a box on their online DEA registration form – regardless of whether a registrant is completing their initial registration application or renewing their registration – affirming that they have completed a new one time eight-hour training requirement. The deadline for satisfying the requirement is the date of a practitioners’ next scheduled DEA registration submission on or after June 27, 2023. This present course provides two of the eight hours of the requirement.
Learning Objectives:
After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the rationale for using opiate medications in opioid withdrawal.
- Name the three major drugs used to treat opioid use disorder.
- For the drugs named above, describe its mechanism of action, key adverse effects and drug formulations.
- Describe the role of naloxone in the buprenorphine formulation (Suboxone).
- Describe the requirements for physicians to prescribe Suboxone in Office-based Opioid Treatment (OBOT). Also, the latest methadone/buprenorphine rule as of April 2024.
- List ten symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
Speaker:
Richard Wynn, PhD
The Substance Using Patient in Dental Practice - Hillel Ephros, MD, DMD
Date:
August 14, 2025 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Virtual
CEUs: 2
Course Description:
This program is designed to provide dentists with current information on commonly used and abused substances and their impact on patient well-being and on safe dental treatment. The course addresses identification of substance using patients and appropriate treatment planning including modifications of routine care. In addition, recommendations will be made for patients enrolled in medication-assisted rehabilitation programs and guidelines will be provided relative to management of substance using patients. Post-operative pain control strategies and the recognition and management of emergencies will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify patients who should be referred for oral health services in the hospital setting.
- Discuss modifications of treatment protocols for users of benzodiazepines, opioids and alcohol.
- Describe considerations taken for individuals presenting for dental treatment while using cocaine, amphetamines and related substances.
- List three potential issues of concern for the chronic cannabinoid user who presents for a dental procedure under local anesthesia.
- Discuss any additional concerns related to the use of various forms of anesthesia for these patients.
Hillel Ephros, MD, DMD
For any questions, please contact the Programs and Business Development Department.
Brianna Oddo
Program/Marketing Assistant
boddo@njda.org
732-422-2722
Maureen Barlow
Dir. of Programs & Development
mbarlow@njda.org
732-422-2712
