Winter Webinar Series - ODA Members only
Held in January, February, and March, these free webinars focus on Oregon Board of Dentistry required courses.
The webinars are all scheduled before the OBD’s March 31 deadline so you can complete your required CE in a
free and easy way. Course topics include infection control, cultural competency, and medical emergencies. Since Winter Webinars are virtual, you’ll be able to earn CE from the comfort of your home or office—no travel required!
Built to ensure ODA members get their Oregon Board–required CE done before March 31.
Deb Marinos, MS, CRC is an Oregon licensed professional counselor and nationally certified rehabilitation counselor with over 30 years of experience teaching. Deb creates practical, engaging, and experiential education opportunities that solve real-world challenges that healthcare professionals may face with people who have hearing and/or vision loss. Her professional and personal experiences with these issues allow for broad perspectives.
Ensuring Effective Communication with Clients Who are Hard of Hearing
Deb Marinos, MS, CRC | Tues January 13th | 6 pm - 8 pm
Description:
This continuing education course discusses the statistics and impacts of untreated hearing loss. Helps equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients who have mild to moderate hearing loss with or without low vision/blindness. Through a blend of practical strategies and applied knowledge, participants will learn how to identify and adapt information-delivery methods to prevent misunderstandings, ensure informed consent, and support compliance with instructions.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify, assess and change information delivery options when miscommunications could be a factor or result of hearing loss, to prevent lack of informed consent or compliance with instructions.
- Be aware of the controllable elements of providing best options for effective communications for anyone, but especially for those with mild to moderate hearing loss who do not prefer or know ASL.
- To help staff and self to build skills/compassion to address fear/avoidance of people who are loud or often reacting to what they thought they heard.
- Be able to understand culturally appropriate use of assistive technology, communication cards, helpful apps, and access a list of qualified health care interpreters and other options when interpreters are requested or best means of clear communication.
Join us on Zoom — Register Here
Beyond the Surface: Infection Control That Actually Works
Kelli Ngariki, MAOM, MaEd |Tues, February 10th | 6 pm - 8 pm
Description:
Up-to-date protocols on bloodborne pathogens, PPE, sterilization, DUWL, and CDC infection control guidelines to protect patients, staff, and your license.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the essential components of a dental Infection Control Plan and explain how to implement and maintain required OSHA and CDC infection prevention standards.
- Identify exposure risks related to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and apply appropriate prevention strategies, including sharps safety and safe injection practices.
- Demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques and recognize when to use soap and water versus alcohol-based hand rubs in dental settings.
- Select and properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recognize how to prevent contact dermatitis and latex allergy reactions in the dental workplace.
- Describe correct procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and devices, and understand biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring requirements.
- Explain dental unit waterline (DUWL) management requirements, including water quality standards, monitoring methods, and treatment protocols to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
Join us on Zoom — Register Here
Kelli Ngariki (Not-a-key) is the CEO and owner of Healthcare Compliance Associates (HCA), a consulting firm that helps healthcare practices achieve and maintain compliance with ease. With a background in education, Kelli designs and delivers engaging continuing education courses for dental professionals and their teams. Her mission is to equip healthcare providers with the latest, proven information and resources to ensure the safety and security of both patients and staff. Kelli holds master’s degrees in business and education and is a proud member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP, now ADS). What truly sets Kelli apart is her dynamic and engaging teaching style—using humor and interactive methods to make learning both enjoyable and impactful.
Preparation & Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
Andrea Fonner, DDS |Sat, March 14th | 8 am - 12 pm
Description:
This team-focused webinar reviews essential strategies for recognizing and managing common medical emergencies in the dental setting. Topics include early warning signs, role assignment, effective communication, and coordinated response to events such as syncope, allergic reactions, airway obstruction, and cardiac arrest. The session also highlights the use of cognitive aids to support rapid, accurate decision-making.
Learning Objectives:
- Outline key components of an effective emergency response plan
- Identify common medical emergencies and their early indicators
- Assign team roles and communicate effectively during crises
- Apply cognitive aids to support timely, accurate emergency management
