Certification/Achievements

  • In March 2018, I completed a Mandated Reporter Training 2.0 hour course in identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment.

  • In November 2017 two fellow classmates and I were chosen to present our research scientific poster at the Greater New York Dental Meeting 93rd annual session.  Our poster was titled “The Unique Properties of Turmeric in the Prevention of Periodontal Disease”

Novemebr 2017

  • In September 2017,  I completed a Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative program course.

  • In December 2017, I renewed my CPR certification with the American Red Cross, valid for two years until December 2019.

  • After achieving my Certified Dental Assistant certificate from Dental Assisting National Board, I was eligible to apply for the New York State License as a Certified Dental Assistant.

March 2017

  • After my completion of the Dental Assistant Rapid Track program at Monroe Community College, I had the opportunity to take the Dental Assisting National Boards three component exam and passed in May 2011.  I renew my DANB certificate every year and take the necessary continuing education courses along side keeping my CPR certification up to date.

May 2011

  • Below is Proof of CE report listing the CE credits I have earned from an online learning site called vivalearning.com.  I must maintain a minimum of 12 Continuing Dental Educational credits every year to renew my license.

Summary of live interactive and self-study credits by year.

2018: 0 live interactive, 12 self-study

2017: 0 live interactive, 13 self-study

2016: 0 live interactive, 12 self-study

CE Courses taken in 2018 each worth 1 Credit: 1 CEU home-study

  • Title: “Caries, Erosion, Dentin Hypersensitivity, and Periodontal Disease”
  • Title: “Houston, We Have a Problem”…White Spot Lesions!
  • Title: “Not Having A Treatment Coordinator Could Be Hurting Your Practice”
  • Title: “Practical Approaches to Effective and Safe Instrument Processing”
  • Title: “Smoking Out the Real Truth: Vaping and Marijuana Exposed”
  • Title: “Review of CDC Infection Control Guidelines in the Dental Health Setting
  • Title: “Protect Your Practice Against Infection Part 1: Clean Hands, Healthy Staff, Healthy Patients”
  • Title: “Increased Productivity in the Hygiene Department”
  • Title: “Hygiene Empowerment: Value, Profitability, and Security for Your Hygiene Team”
  • Title: “The Oral Cavity Under Acid Attack – The Patient Strikes Back”
  • Title: “Treating the Mandibular Arch in the Deep Bite Patient with Ceramic Brackets”
  • Title: “SMART Restorations Using Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)”