GDA Action September 2024

Education & Training GDA – Your Home for Required Continuing Education GDA continues to enhance educational opportunities for members. Relevant and highquality programs help members and their practices in a variety of accessible formats from webinars and online learning to in-person CE opportunities. Find all upcoming CE at gadental.org/events-ce Legal Trends course Expanded Duties course In-person CE at GDA offices A two-hour LEAP training was hosted at the GDA office on May 17th. Attendees received two hours of required, in person CE credits and had an opportunity to donate blood at an onsite Bloodmobile. Phlebotomy Training for Dentists and Dental Staff A new phlebotomy course was created by GDA and approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry for dentists and dental assistants. The first course was offered in September at the GDA office. It was instructed by Dr. Lee Whitesides. Radiation Safety Webinars A two-part virtual Radiation Safety training was hosted via Zoom on May 17 and 24. Taught by Jennifer Burrell, recordings are available for GDA members and their staff to complete the required six hours of training. CE Webinars S everal CE webinars were offered in the first half of the year. Topics ranged from embezzlement and cybersecurity to red flag patients. Expanding Expanded Duties G DA offered seven Expanded Duties courses this year with seven additional dates planned. 32 | Sept 2024

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