Dental Assistant I

Program Fee: $3295.00

Enjoy the rewards of working with a dentist to create brighter smiles! This exciting new Dental Assisting Program can help you make a difference. The essential skills you learn in this program enable you to gain the edge you need to be an entry level Dental Assistant (DAI) or Administrative Dental Assistant.

Introduction to Dental Assisting provides an introduction to dentistry; establishes fundamentals of the dental assisting profession; licensure, the dental team, and dental specialties.  The student will learn: roles of the dental assistant; specialty fields of dentistry; dental terminology; areas of the dental office; equipment; treatment rooms; sterilization center, and laboratory. In addition we also introduce the business of dentistry. Our program reviews the Administrative Dental Assistant role.  Having a solid knowledge about dental procedures, dental insurances and how to enter treatment notes is just the beginning.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will:

• Understand the role of the Dental Assistant
• Know the basics of dental practice.
• Understand Dental Theory and Terminology
• Understand Dental/Oral Anatomy, Tooth Numbering System
• Maintain quality patient records
• Become proficient in Charting Restorations and Periodontal Pockets
• Fluoride application
• Impression and Model Trimming
• Understand Sterilization procedures
• Develop communication skills for use with patients and coworkers.
• Produce professional written correspondence.
• Relate to patients in a professional, caring manner.
• Understand teamwork in the dental office.
• Understand information management in the dental office.
• Become proficient with scheduling and recall systems.
• Understand dental insurance.
• Perform inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Use the computer to promote efficiency.
• Develop employability skills and strategies

The student will receive the following certifications upon completion:

• North Carolina Dental X-RAY Certification
• OSHA/ HIPAA Certification
• CPR for the Health Care Provider
• Medical Office Emergencies
• Certificate of Course Completion from NC DENTAL U

I.  Orientation
         A. Introduction to School & Faculty
         B. Allied Health Personnel and Professional Associations
         C. Introduction to Dentistry & Dental Specialties
         D. Ethics & the Laws
         E. Basic Terminology

II. Dental Theory and Terminology
         A. Dental and Oral Anatomy
         B. Dental Charting & Tooth Numbering Systems
         C. Dental & General Terminology
 
III. Clinical Orientation and Four-handed Dental Assisting
         A. Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry
         B. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage
         C. Instrument transfer techniques chair-side assisting  and suctioning
         D. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
         E. Use of instruments and materials in assisting for:
                            1. Operative Dentistry
                            2. Oral Surgery
                            3. Crown and Bridge
                            4. Endodontics
                            5. Periodontics
                            6. Pedodontics
                            7. Orthodontics
         F. Handpiece care and maintenance

IV. Dental Materials
         A. Amalgams, Composites & Cements
         B. Impression materials and practice in their use:
              alginates, rubber base, etc.
         C. Wax bites, counter impressions
         D. Model pouring and trimming

V. Advanced Clinical Procedures
                       1. Operative Dentistry
                       2. Oral Surgery
                       3. Crown and Bridge Procedures
                       4. Endodontics Procedures
                       5. Periodontic Dentistry
                       6. Pedodontic Dentistry
                       7. Orthodontic Procedures
                       8. Preventive Dentistry

VI.Sterilization Techniques
         A. Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave operation
         B. Instrument and equipment sterilization/disinfection

VII.Radiology
         A. X-ray theory and technique, use of Rinn Holders and other methods
         B. Intraoral, bitewing, panoramic, and endodontic exposure methods
         C. Developing x-rays

Program Fee: $3295.00
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