Speakers: Kristin Baumann, MPH, RDH, FADHA and Michelle Boyce, DHSc, MPH, RDH, FADHA

Program Track: Educational Methodologies

Course Description: This course is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills needed to teach dental pharmacology effectively. It focuses on helping educators meet teaching methodology requirements for CODA standards, developing pedagogical strategies, creating engaging content, and assessing student comprehension in the context of pharmacological principles applied to dental hygiene.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the importance of pharmacology in dental hygiene education.
• Identify and apply CODA standards.
• Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop pharmacology learning activities.
• Explore the principles of social emotional learning.
• Implement active learning strategies.
• Assess student competency in pharmacology.

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Course Creation: October 2025

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.