To learn more about COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Practitioners, visit https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4019.pdf
The Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene is committed to providing you with educational experiences that meet state licensure requirements and that are relevant to your needs for practice. We are pleased to serve as an educational resource for your continuing competency and lifelong learning.
Our Programs
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This Intensive Continuing Education program is designed to provide participants with 36 CE hours during a four-day weekend and meets the requirements for the VA Board of Dentistry regulations for dental hygienists.
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ODU's Two-Day Virtual Dental Radiation Safety Certification is designed to prepare on-the-job trained dental assistants for successful completion of the examination leading to a dental radiation certificate.
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Earn 15 hours (1.5 CEU's) during one information packed weekend.
Dental Hygiene Clinic
757-683-4308
Dental Radiation Safety
757-683-5232
Dental Anesthesia
757-683-6546
Dental Hygiene Winter Weekend
757-683-4804
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