Dental Assisting Class

Dental Assistant
Day Program with Radiology

Course Description

Module 1     Introduction to Dental Assisting

• Profession of Dentistry
• Dental Assisting as a Profession
• Ethics and the Law
• The Dental Health Care Team

Module 2     Anatomy, Physiology and Terminology 

• The Teeth
• Classification
• Surfaces of the Teeth
• Dental Anatomical Terms and Landmarks
• Nerves and Blood Supply to Oral Cavity
• Terminology

Module 3     Sterilization and Infection Control

• Microorganisms
• Aseptic Technique, Sterilization and Disinfection
• Methods of Sterilization
• Equipment
• Sterile Technique
• Personal Infection Control
• OSHA Standards

Module 4     Introduction to patient care

• Patient Data Gathering
• Medical History
• Vital Signs
• Dental Emergencies
• Preventive

Module 5     Patient preparation/Instrumentation/Tray Set-Up

• Numbering Systems
• Charts
• Symbols
• General Abbreviation
• The Oral Examination
• Instrumentation and Tray Set-Up

Module 6     Restorative dentistry: 

• Use and Manipulation
• Amalgam
• Composite
• Cements
• Assisting with Use
• Assisting with Placement of Anterior Restoration

Module 7      Special Procedures

• Cast Restorations
• Crown and Bridge Preparation
• Crown and Bridge Cementation
• Resin Bonded Bridges
• Gingival Retraction
• Provisional Coverage
• Endodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Periodontics
• Pedodontics
• Orthodontics

Module 8     Fixed Restoration/Prosthodontics

• Crown Preparation
• Cord Packing
• Cementation
• Provisional Coverage

Module 9     Front Desk Management

• EZ Dental Program and Application
• Effective Communication Skills
• Dental Office Management

Module 10     Dental Radiology

• 25 Hours Didactic
• 15 Hours Lab
• 30 Hours Externship