You know the phrase “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” By now I think that slogan has been debunked multiple times (especially from pet rescue adoption agencies), but I just wanted to chime in with my opinion. It is never too late to learn new things, especially when you’re in a field that continues to shift with the improvement of technology like dentistry does. I know we’ve talked about continuing education as a means to help boost your resume if you’re searching for jobs, but it’s also important for those currently employed in order to keep up with the all of the latest trends and expected practices.
According to a post on DentalSeminars.com, continuing education is extremely important to keep dentists of all levels on top of the major changes in the industry. “The medical and dental industry undergo major changes within a short period of time due to technological advances and novel scientific inventions in the field” states a posting titled 5 Reasons Why Dental Continuing Education is Important. “A dentist will find it difficult to keep abreast with the latest developments in the industry without an effective dental continuing education hands-on course, class or even lectures.”
The five points Dental Seminars, LLC lists as reasons to continue education include:
- Improving already established skills
- Renewing your license
- Assuring that patients are offered the latest diagnostic, preventive and treatment methods in the industry
- Opening new career pathways to individuals who are beginning their career in the dental industry
- The convenience and ease of access the internet has provided for dental professionals to find education that meets their needs and their schedules
DentalSeminars.com designs courses to cover a broad spectrum of subjects within the dental industry including: orthodontics, periodontics, microscopic dentistry, implantology and augmentation, cosmetic dentistry, treatment planning and interdisciplinary, and endodontics. According to its website, general practitioners in the dental field, specialists and dental technicians can further their knowledge by attending courses created by Dental Seminars, LLC.
The American Dental Association also offers both online and in-person options for continuing education to its members. According to its website, the ADA provides members with education tailored to dental professionals’ specific needs. “From the day you graduate dental school until the time you sell your practice, we’ll provide cutting-edge, unique education that has an immediate impact on your ability to treat patients, grow your practice and meet state licensure requirements,” reads the website.
For those of you in the North Florida area, the University of Florida College of Dentistry offers an Executive Practice Managment Certificate Program, and ADA members get a discount on an onsite, weekends-only agenda for a 13-week period. Covered topics include financial management, human resources, employment law and more.
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