What to Expect
Our curriculum is taught by highly knowledgeable, qualified assistants who are currently practicing in a family oriented dental practice.This allows students to learn from assistants who are up to date with the newest technology along with traditional dentistry that has been practiced for years. Students will get hands-on experience in a real dental office, learning proper techniques in an actual dental environment. Our educators are skilled at patient relations. Our students will graduate with confidence in technical skills as well as patient interactions skills.
Course 1: Intro to Dental Assisting
Dental Terminology, Anatomy, and Dental Equipment.
Course 2: Four Handed Dentistry
Proper patient positioning and assistant sitting position. Room setup, break down, and passing instruments.
Course 3: Radiology and Radiation Safety
Techniques of radiology (taking X-rays) and proper safety procedures.
Course 4: Restorative Dentistry
Dental materials and procedures.
Course 5: Cements, Impressions, and Clinical Notes
Impression materials, trays, Dental cements. Treatment note writing.
Course 6: Oral Surgery, Implants, Periodontics, and Sedation
Different types of oral surgery procedures, implants, oral surgery instruments.
Course 7: Crown and Bridge materials and instruments, and Temporary Crowns
Crown/bridge procedures and materials. Temporary crown fabrication.
Course 8: Endodontics, Orthodontics, Bleaching, Prosthodontics
Endodontic materials and instruments. Orthodontic procedures. Whitening materials.
Course 9: Office Management
Insurance, billing, phone skills. Scheduling and managing appointments. Interview skills.
Course 10: Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dental materials. Polishing.
Dental Assisting Certification & Exams
After completing the 10 week course and externship you will feel confident in your ability to walk in to any office and perform the basic functions of an assistant. You will be knowledgeable in OSHA and HIPPA protocol and CPR certified.
