Statewide CE

Continuing Education is available across South Dakota through a variety of sources, including the South Dakota Dental Association, district dental societies, USD and the dental hygiene and dental assisting programs.

All approved CE Courses by the SD Board of Dentistry are available by going to the SD Board of Dentistry's Website and logging in to your account.

South Dakota Dental Association

Annual Session 2025

May 15-17, 2025
Rapid City, SD

Contact: Melissa Afdahl

Mastering the Art of Dental Coding Webinar

At the time of this webinar recording, all reference CDT codes were accurate from 2024. Refer to a 2025 CDT manual for additions, deletions or revisions to CDT 2025. This is a great resource for your office to learn from and refer back to when questions are raised about coding and documentation. This webinar is crafted to demystify common coding issues that often lead to claim denials, provide robust strategies to ensure your coding is not just accurate but flawless and elevate coding accuracy and documentation skills to new heights. To purchase recorded version, please contact: Melissa Afdahl or call 605-609-1152. NOTE: Continued Education has not been approved for the recorded version. 

Webinar Cost: 
Member Dentists and Allied Members: $75.00
Non-Member Dentists and Non-Member Allied: $225.00

Medicare Essentials for Dental Practices

This comprehensive webinar is designed to unravel the complexities of Medicare and its growing influence on dental practices. This webinar demystifies essential Medicare concepts that every dental practice must grasp - from the basics of original Medicare to the nuance of Medicare Advantage plans. Whether you're new to Medicare or seeking a clearer understanding, this webinar is your key to simplifying Medicare's role in your practice. To purchase this recorded version contact Melissa at 605.609.1152 or melissa@sddental.org NOTE: Continued Education is not approved for the recorded version.   

Webinar Cost: 
Member Dentists and Allied Members: $75.00
Non-Member Dentists and Non-Member Allied: $225.00

Southeast Technical College

Dental Radiology Course

This hands-on, 16-hour course is designed to introduce the participant to basic concepts in dental radiation, including its nature, generation and biologic effects. The primary focus will be on exposing radiographs safely, accurately and achieving consistent results. This course meetings requirements of the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry. 

https://southeasttech.edu/programs/corporate-education/dental-radiology-course.php 

Western Dakota Technical Institute

American Heart Association CPR Class

Every Third Friday of the month (mornings)
Contact: 605-718-2410
Western Dakota Tech Corporate Education Center

American Heart Association CPR Recertification Class

Every Third Friday of the month (afternoons)
Contact: 605-718-2410
Western Dakota Tech Corporate Education Center

Dental Radiology 2-day Course

This 2-day course provides radiology classroom/clinical instruction and testing for dental assistants. 

For course dates and information go to: Western Dakota Tech Corporate Education Center   

Lake Area Technical Institute

Home Study Radiology Courses

Radiology Safety
Radiography Production

Contact: Nicole Pahl
605-882-5284 ext 214

University of South Dakota

Home Study Radiology Courses

  • Radiology Interpretation, Pathology & Anomalies
  • Errors of PA’s, BWS & Panoramic Radiography
  • Oral Effects of Head & Neck Radiation Therapy
  • Radiation Safety
  • Portable Dental Radiography
  • SDF

Contact: Dept of Dental Hygiene ~ 605-658-5960

Register for In Person CE Courses

Siouxland Study Club

Siouxland Study Club CE Offerings

For CE Offerings and dates Click Here.

Courses are AGD PACE Certified

Contact: Dr. Denis Miller ~ 605-335-1080

 

 

CPR

Tia Meyer (Certified instructor through American Heart Association)
Phone/Text: 605-842-5672 (Preference to contact)
meyertia@hotmail.com
Offering this service to dental offices in most areas in South Dakota.

605CPR: Local instructor with 20 years of CPR teaching experience.
We provide AHA and Red Cross BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
Will travel for onsite delivery. 
www.605CPR.com; jr@605CPR.com; 605-525-4CPR (4277).