Rhode Island Dental Assistants Association - (RIDAA)

18/08/2026

Rhode Island dentistry has something to celebrate!

Dental Lifeline Network Rhode Island’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program has reached an incredible milestone: $9 MILLION in donated dental care, serving 3,389 Rhode Islanders since 1989.

The Rhode Island Dental Assistants Association is proud to recognize the dentists, dental teams, laboratories, and volunteers who make this important work possible.

Congratulations, Dental Lifeline Network Rhode Island!

02/03/2026

Dental Assistant Recognition Week is a reminder of what we already know. Dental Assistants are the engine of the operatory.

17/02/2026

Tonight at 7 PM - RIDOH Dental Radiology Refresher and What to Expect When You’re Being Inspected

Next CE Lecture:
RIDOH Dental Radiology Refresher and What to Expect When You’re being Inspected

Speaker: Catherine Perham, Supervising Radiological Health Specialist, Rhode Island Department of Health

Course Description: This refresher provides an overview of foundational and current radiographic concepts required for safe dental radiography in Rhode Island. Topics include a brief history of medical and dental X-rays, evolution and safe use of hand-held intraoral units, panoramic imaging, and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The course reviews Rhode Island–specific radiology requirements, including regulations, dosimetry expectations, and what to expect during a dental facility X-ray inspection. Common errors, problem scenarios, and frequently asked questions are covered to support safe, compliant practice.

Dental Health Students, ADAA/RIDAA members: Free
Non-Members: $25 Payment
Accepted through Venmo:
If you prefer to pay by check, please contact RIDAA treasurer at: [email protected]
Please allow 2 weeks for continuing education certificate processing

Register here: https://ccri.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3iyWErqTp-y6pnh81IXnA

14/02/2026

February 17 at 7 pm!

Next CE Lecture:
RIDOH Dental Radiology Refresher and What to Expect When You’re being Inspected

Speaker: Catherine Perham, Supervising Radiological Health Specialist, Rhode Island Department of Health

Course Description: This refresher provides an overview of foundational and current radiographic concepts required for safe dental radiography in Rhode Island. Topics include a brief history of medical and dental X-rays, evolution and safe use of hand-held intraoral units, panoramic imaging, and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The course reviews Rhode Island–specific radiology requirements, including regulations, dosimetry expectations, and what to expect during a dental facility X-ray inspection. Common errors, problem scenarios, and frequently asked questions are covered to support safe, compliant practice.

Dental Health Students, ADAA/RIDAA members: Free
Non-Members: $25 Payment
Accepted through Venmo:
If you prefer to pay by check, please contact RIDAA treasurer at: [email protected]
Please allow 2 weeks for continuing education certificate processing

Register here: https://ccri.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3iyWErqTp-y6pnh81IXnA

21/01/2026

The speaker had a conflict with the February 10 date. The new date will be February 17 at 7 pm.

Next CE Lecture:
RIDOH Dental Radiology Refresher and What to Expect When You’re being Inspected

Speaker: Catherine Perham, Supervising Radiological Health Specialist, Rhode Island Department of Health

Course Description: This refresher provides an overview of foundational and current radiographic concepts required for safe dental radiography in Rhode Island. Topics include a brief history of medical and dental X-rays, evolution and safe use of hand-held intraoral units, panoramic imaging, and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The course reviews Rhode Island–specific radiology requirements, including regulations, dosimetry expectations, and what to expect during a dental facility X-ray inspection. Common errors, problem scenarios, and frequently asked questions are covered to support safe, compliant practice.

Dental Health Students, ADAA/RIDAA members: Free
Non-Members: $25 Payment
Accepted through Venmo:
If you prefer to pay by check, please contact RIDAA treasurer at: [email protected]
Please allow 2 weeks for continuing education certificate processing

Register here: https://ccri.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3iyWErqTp-y6pnh81IXnA

19/01/2026

Time to start thinking about office radiology inspections!

Next CE Lecture:
RIDOH Dental Radiology Refresher and What to Expect When You’re being Inspected

Speaker: Catherine Perham, Supervising Radiological Health Specialist, Rhode Island Department of Health

Course Description: This refresher provides an overview of foundational and current radiographic concepts required for safe dental radiography in Rhode Island. Topics include a brief history of medical and dental X-rays, evolution and safe use of hand-held intraoral units, panoramic imaging, and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The course reviews Rhode Island–specific radiology requirements, including regulations, dosimetry expectations, and what to expect during a dental facility X-ray inspection. Common errors, problem scenarios, and frequently asked questions are covered to support safe, compliant practice.

Dental Health Students, ADAA/RIDAA members: Free
Non-Members: $25 Payment
Accepted through Venmo:
If you prefer to pay by check, please contact RIDAA treasurer at: [email protected]
Please allow 2 weeks for continuing education certificate processing

Register here: https://ccri.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3iyWErqTp-y6pnh81IXnA

12/12/2025

Next CE Lecture:
RIDOH Dental Radiology Refresher and What to Expect When You’re being Inspected

Speaker: Catherine Perham, Supervising Radiological Health Specialist, Rhode Island Department of Health

Course Description: This refresher provides an overview of foundational and current radiographic concepts required for safe dental radiography in Rhode Island. Topics include a brief history of medical and dental X-rays, evolution and safe use of hand-held intraoral units, panoramic imaging, and Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The course reviews Rhode Island–specific radiology requirements, including regulations, dosimetry expectations, and what to expect during a dental facility X-ray inspection. Common errors, problem scenarios, and frequently asked questions are covered to support safe, compliant practice.

Dental Health Students, ADAA/RIDAA members: Free
Non-Members: $25 Payment
Accepted through Venmo:
If you prefer to pay by check, please contact RIDAA treasurer at: [email protected]
Please allow 2 weeks for continuing education certificate processing

Register here: https://ccri.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3iyWErqTp-y6pnh81IXnA