Empowering Dental Professionals
December 12, 2025 · 9 a.m. · Virtual
Maximize your dental team by attending a free continuing education course with group discussions. Germanna faculty will explore how today’s dental assistants and hygienists are transforming patient care through affordable, efficient, and team-based innovations. No prior experience required. 1 CE Credit.
Learning Highlights
- Understand the DA II role and approved intraoral procedures under Virginia regulations (18VAC60-30-60 & 70).
- Explore stackable certificates, flexible training formats, and the value of the DANB CDA credential.
- Learn how DA II utilization boosts access, productivity, and job satisfaction while reducing burnout.
- Apply regulations for supervising up to four RDHs or DA IIs (18VAC60-30-40) and discover strategies for compliance and efficiency.
Instructors
- Misty L. Mesimer, PhD, RDH, CDA, Germanna Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Program Director
- Emily Bowen, DDS MA, MPH, Mountain Empire Dental Assistant Program Director
Contact mmesimer@germanna.edu for questions. This course will only be cancelled if there is no enrollment.
Co-sponsored by Germanna Community College, the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program, Mountain Empire Community College, and the Virginia Dental Association
The Virginia Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. The Virginia Dental Association designates this activity for 1 hour of continuing education credits. This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the Virginia Dental Association and Germanna Community College.