General Courses

G.E.D. For Free!
- Individualized instruction
- Work at your own pace
- Comfortable, relaxed classrooms
- Stress-free learning environment
- No charge for instruction or books
- Homework only if you want it

Instruction includes:
- G.E.D. preparation in writing, math, social studies, science, and literature
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) instruction in basic skills and life skills
- Workplace basics

Instructors: Linda DeMuro
Price: FREE
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Morrisville Campus - Bailey Hall, Basement

Starting a Small Business: Principles for Success Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:

- Demonstrated a basic understanding of the entrepreneurial process and the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

- Demonstrated a basic understanding of the business plan, business models, market analysis, pricing, marketing, legal issues, financing, financial statements, cash management, and strategic planning

- Demonstrated an understanding of the various resources (agencies, grant programs, computer hardware and software) available for small business

- Explored the entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the steps involved in bringing an idea to fruition
Read, discussed, and evaluated case studies highlighting a range of entrepreneurial experiences

- Developed a business plan and a web-site and presented it to the class

Special Needs: If you have a documented condition that requires special needs, please inform us as soon as possible. The College has a variety of options that can be used to assist the student in the learning process.

Please Note: This course will be offered again in Winter (Dec., Jan., Feb. 2008/2009) and again in Summer (June, July, Aug., 2009).

Length of Course: 45 hours

Contact Jennifer Tavares at the Chenango County Chamber of Commerce (607-334-1400) or by e-mail at jtavares@chenangony.org for more information, eligibility, and registration information.

Instructors: Sheila Marshman
Price: NO COST to current Chenango County small business owners (5 or less employees) or those who are interested in starting a small business in Chenango County
Date: Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Saturdays: July 12, August 9, Sept. 13
Time: 6-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, 12-4 p.m. on Saturdays
Location: Morrisville State College Norwich Campus (20 Conkey Avenue)

Dental Courses

Mouth Rinses & Chewing Gums...What Should You Know? What Should Patients Know? Media Hype or Fact? This presentation reviews the acceptance and approval process for OTC mouth rinses and chewing gums. The role of chewing gum and mouth rinses as oral health aids will be discussed and the claims for marketed products will be evaluated.

Instructors: Dr. Stuart Fischman
Price: $80.00
Date: September 24, 2008
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Morrisville and Norwich Campus

Biomaterials: Bad for Blood, Good for Bone...New Selection Criteria Eliminates Need for Animal Testing Observations of mistakes made in the evaluation of biomaterials for blood and bone. Contacting applications have been overcome, with the recognition that material surface energy controls protein binding and biocompatibility.

Instructors: Dr. Robert Baier
Price: $80.00
Date: October 15, 2008
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Morrisville and Norwich Campus

Endodontics...New Wave of Irrigation Techniques & Expanded Uses of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate The most recent advance in Endodontics that has initiated a teaching change at the University of Buffalo involves canal irrigation. This part of the seminar will discuss irrigating solutions, delivery systems, non-compatible materials and outcomes.

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) sold as Pro RootTM has revolutionized what before were considered untreatable Endodontic errors. In addition to the treatment of root and furcation perforations, the last part of this seminar will discuss the use of MTA for pulp caps in deciduous and succedaneous teeth, revascularization of immature necrotic teeth, and treatment for large pulp exposures.

Instructors: Dr. Eugene A. Pantera, Js.
Price: $80.00
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Morrisville and Norwich Campus

New Products & Techniques That Make Sense The profession of dentistry is a health profession first but it is also a business. Similar to other businesses, dentists should periodically evaluate daily operational efficiencies and the efficacies of the treatments they offer. This presentation will review techniques and new materials that produce improved patient outcomes and at the same time reduce operator stress and save time.

Local anesthetics: better techniques for producing comfortable patients. A new material for completing pit and fissure sealants, which seals better and can be applied to a saliva contaminated surface. Sleep apnea: health significance and dental solutions. Broken teeth: How to temporize quickly and with little effort. A new fiber post system and enamel repair via re-mineralization.

This presentation will review office expenses and how the dentist can reduce chair time and ultimately improve patient treatment outcomes. New materials and techniques will be reviewed and compared with traditional treatments to provide justification to try these recommendations. Sometimes, certain products may cost more but their savings in time can make them a better choice. Additionally, new data on re-mineralization will show how early enamel demineralizations can be reversed.


Instructors: Dr. Donald Antonson
Price: $80.00
Date: October 29, 2008
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Morrisville and Norwich Campus

Tobacco Counseling (Role of Dental Team in Helping Smokers Quit) It is demonstrated in clinical research that tobacco use is the greatest risk factor for the initiation and/or progression of oral diseases in particular periodontal disease. However, when it comes to dental practice, tobacco use is not addressed in the treatment plan. This leads to growing gap between clinical research and clinical practice. Also, prognosis does not depend only on the severity of the disease, but rather on risk factors such as smoking, that is associated with periodontal disease. It is the goal of the dental profession to help individuals achieve and maintain maximum oral health throughout their lives. So, risk factors such as smoking must be addressed in the treatment plan. Tobacco use should be considered a dental problem that must be addressed in the dental treatment plan. And tobacco counseling for smokers should be part of contemporary dental treatment plan.

This 3 hour course will cover the epidemiology of tobacco use, it’s chemical ingredients, role of nicotine in addiction, effect of tobacco use on oral diseases, role of dental team in helping tobacco users to quit through counseling and new medications. Also the new guidelines of tobacco counseling that were presented by the 2008 US Surgeon General report will be discussed.



Instructors: Dr. Orthman Shibly
Price: $80.00
Date: November 19, 2008
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Morrisville and Norwich Campus