Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association

2025 IDHA Annual Conference

United States

Unlocking Smiles: Compassionate Dental Care for Individuals with Special Needs

2025 IDHA Annual Conference (11/7/2025 - 11/8/2025)

Lisa Curbow

No financial arrangement has been made with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies to the presenter,  offering company,  the parties involved in the educational content development, or their family members in regards to this continuing education presentation.

Illinois  IDFPR (Dentistry) Board of Dentistry

Lakeland College

Illinois

Sponsor 1

Dentistry

Special Needs Care (Medically Compromised, Handicapped/Disabled, Geriatric)

<h2><span class="ql-size-small">Dental continuing education is essential for maintaining licensure, meeting state renewal requirements, staying current with advancements in dentistry, and delivering high-quality patient care. Whether you are a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or other member of the dental team, continuing education helps support both compliance and professional growth.</span></h2><h2><br></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-small">CE Zoom offers a comprehensive selection of online dental CE courses designed to support dental professionals throughout their careers. Our catalog includes live webinars, self-study CE courses, and state-specific continuing education opportunities covering topics such as clinical dentistry, infection control, ethics, risk management, patient safety, dental materials, practice management, and emerging technologies.</span></h2><h2><br></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-small">Finding the right dental CE courses can be challenging, especially when navigating state-specific renewal requirements and profession-specific CE obligations. CE Zoom helps simplify the process by providing access to courses that support license renewal requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental professionals.</span></h2><h2><br></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-small">Browse the dental continuing education courses below to find training opportunities that match your interests, career goals, and license renewal needs. Whether you're looking for online dental CE, state-mandated courses, or advanced clinical education, CE Zoom offers flexible learning options designed for today's busy dental professionals.</span></h2><p><br></p><h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Continuing Education</strong></h2><h4><u>Can dental CE courses be completed online?</u></h4><p>Many states allow dentists and dental hygienists to complete some or all of their continuing education requirements online. Requirements vary by state, so always review your licensing board's rules or use CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker for a clear breakdown of your license renewal requirements.</p><h4><br></h4><h4><u>How many CE hours do dentists need?</u></h4><p>Dental continuing education requirements vary by state and license type. CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker can help identify required hours, mandatory topics, and any remaining requirements needed for license renewal.</p><h4><br></h4><h4><u>How many CE hours do dental hygienists need?</u></h4><p>Requirements vary by state and may include mandatory topics such as infection control, ethics, jurisprudence, or other state-specific courses. CE Zoom's CE Compliance Tracker provides a detailed breakdown of renewal requirements based on your license and state.</p>

Failed!

Lisa Curbow

Biography

Courses by Lisa Curbow

Unlocking Smiles: Compassionate Dental Care for Individuals with Special Needs

By: Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association

Program type: Conference

11/7/2025

Max attendance: 100

Credit Hours: 2.50

Tuition: Starting at $0.00.

Presenter: Lisa Curbow

Topic: Special Needs Care (Medically Compromised, Handicapped/Disabled, Geriatric)

Educational Method: Live - In person