Dental Assistant Module 1
Introduction to the Dental Assistant Profession
• A brief history of medicine
• Dealing with patients
• Preferred traits and qualities
• Medical law and medical ethics
• Daily duties of the dental assistant
• Appointments and reports
• Job search and employment opportunities
Dental Assistant Module 2
The Dental Profession
• The dental healthcare team
• Infection control
• Medical and dental emergencies
• Nutrition and preventative dentistry
• Dental anatomy
• Early development of teeth
• Tissues surrounding the teeth
• Eruption and resorption of teeth
Dental Assistant Module 3
Essentials for the Dental Assistant
• Dental nomenclature
• Description of individual teeth
• Oral exam and dental charting
• Dental instruments
• Preparing the treatment room
• Seating the patient
• Principles of oral evacuation
• Punching, placing, and removing a dental dam
• Assembling and placing a retainer
• Dental materials
• Temporary restorations
Dental Assistant Module 4
Dental Techniques and Specialties
• Pharmacology and anesthesia
• Various dental specialty practices
• Pediatric dentistry
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Oral pathology
• Dental radiography
• Digital imaging systems
• Mounting dental X-rays
• Labeling and filing dental X-rays
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We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.
This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.
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