Presented by: Christine Crawford, RDH, B.Sc., M.Ed

CE Hours: 16 (Online)

*EXCLUSIVE COURSE - Meeting-style format with cameras/mics on for collaboration! Maximum 50 participants.

Online Dates:

8 sessions on Wednesday evenings starting July 15th through to September 9th, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Session 1: Ethics, Jurisprudence and Infection Control

Session 2: Pharmacology and Medical Emergencies

Session 3: Oral Pathology and Radiography

Session 4: Periodontology and AAP Classifications

Session 5: Tooth Anatomy, Instrumentation and Local Anesthetics

Session 6: Nutrition, Fluorides and Denture Care

Session 7: Clients with Special Needs and Considerations & Community Health

Session 8: Final Review and NDHCE Mock Questions

Course Description:

This comprehensive 8-week NDHCE Preparation Course is designed to support dental hygiene graduates in building the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and test-taking skills required for success on the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination. Through a structured review of key content areas, case-based learning, radiographic and pathology interpretation, and applied ADPIE throughout every session, participants will strengthen their ability to analyze client scenarios and make safe, evidence-informed decisions.

Each week integrates high-yield topics aligned with the NDHCE blueprint, including pharmacology, medical emergencies, oral pathology, radiography, periodontics, local anesthetics, instrumentation, ethics/jurisprudence, infection control, nutrition, clients with special needs, community health, and more! Learners will apply concepts through interactive discussions, clinical scenarios, and NDHCE-style questions with rationales. The course concludes with a full mock exam and guided review to help participants identify strengths and refine areas for improvement.

This course provides a supportive, engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking, client-centred care and readiness for entry-to-practice competency.

Join Christine for these interactive, informative, and confidence building sessions, where focusing on decision-making and clinical reasoning is a priority. Let’s train your exam brain!

Course Objectives:

Apply the ADPIE process of care consistently across clinical and case-based scenarios to support safe and effective decision-making on the NDHCE.
Interpret radiographs and oral pathology findings using appropriate terminology, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based rationale.
Analyze periodontal conditions using the AAP Classification system, including gingival diseases, periodontitis, and peri-implant diseases.
Demonstrate understanding of major drug classifications, interactions, and medical conditions relevant to dental hygiene practice, including management of medical emergencies.
Explain local anesthetic concepts including mechanism of action, complications, contraindications, and anatomical considerations for safe delivery.
Evaluate tooth anatomy and instrumentation principles to support effective detection and removal of deposits, ergonomic practice, and client safety.
Apply ethical and professional standards, including CDHO jurisprudence, informed consent, communication strategies, and documentation requirements.
Integrate principles of infection prevention and control (IPAC) to ensure safe, compliant clinical practice.
Assess nutritional factors, fluoride needs, and denture care requirements using evidence-based selection and client-centered education.
Modify care plans for clients with special needs while recognizing risk factors, precautions, and appropriate accommodations.
Interpret community health concepts, including program planning, health promotion, epidemiology, and research/statistical analysis.

Demonstrate readiness for the NDHCE through practice questions, case analyses, and a comprehensive mock exam