Dental Programs Continuing Education Non-Credit Courses
Rio Salado College offers non-credit online and hybrid courses that provide continuing education hours for the registered dental hygienist and dental assistant. An observation course is also available for the prospective dental hygiene student.
Available Courses
- DENTAL100 – CRP Coronal Polishing
- DENTAL100 – CRPTR Coronal Polishing Training (with a Lab)
- DENTAL100 – DHCO Dental Hygiene Clinic Observation
- DENTAL100 – FLUOR Fluoride Update (includes Silver Diamine Fluoride)
- DENTAL100 – INTRO Introduction to Dentistry
- Contact Shanna Jennings for course only
- DENTAL100 – ITRDH Interim Therapeutic Restorations for the Dental Hygienist (4 CEUs)
- DENTAL100 – ITRTR Interim Therapeutic Restoriations Training for the Dental Hygienist (with a Lab)
- DENTAL100 – RAD Dental Radiology
- DENTAL100 – RADTR Dental Radiology Training (with a Lab)
Some courses and programs may require additional fees charged apart from the tuition. Please visit our Tuition and Fees page for a current listing of additional course fees.
Continuing Education Courses Benefits
- Start any Monday
- Online accessibility
- In-person labs for hands-on training (CRPTR, ITRTR and RADTR)
- Prepares the dental assistant for the Dental Assisting National Board exams for AZ certification dental x-rays and coronal polishing in the dental office (CRP, CRPTR, RAD and RADTR)
- ITRDH and ITRTR courses meets the Arizona State Board of Dentistry’s requirement for dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations.
What They are Saying
“I liked the course because I was able to proceed at my own pace. It was a great refresher and help me remember the little things that were forgotten over the years. I really enjoyed this course. I feel that the way the course is set is great!” – Recent CRP-Coronal Polishing student
More Information
Contact the Dental Programs department for more information about continuing education courses.
Contact: Kimberly Riggs
Email: Kimberly.Riggs@riosalado.edu