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Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.

  • Work alongside the dentist to provide assistance.
  • Handing instruments and materials to the dentist.
  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
  • Prepare the instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
  • Make patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepare them for treatment.
  • Keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction hoses or other devices.
  • Prepare materials for impressions and restorations.
  • Process dental x rays as directed by a dentist.
  • Clean & polish removable appliances, make temporary crowns.

Course Curriculum

I. Dental Theory and Terminology

  • Dental and oral anatomy, tooth identification and numbering system
  • Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry
  • Dental terminology
  • Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage
  • Treatment options available, depending on oral conditions

II. Four-Handed Dental Assisting

1. Operative Dentistry-amalgam and composite restorations

2. Crown and Bridge – polyvinyl “gun type” impression taking, temporary fabrication, cord packing, hemostatic agents, introduction into various crown types

3. Endodontics – instruments, medicaments and materials: how and why they are used

4. Periodontics – disease origin and usual treatment methods

5. Pedodontics – commonalty and differences in treating children vs. adult patients

III. Radiology

  • A. X-ray theory and technique, use of Rinn© holders and other methods
  • B. Intraoral, bitewing, panoramic, and endodontic exposure methods
  • C. X-ray identification, interpretation, safety and precautions

V. Impressions and Model Trimming

  • A. Impression materials and practice in their uses: alginates, poly vinyl siloxane, etc.
  • B. Wax bites, counter impressions,
  • C. Model pouring and trimming

VI. Cements and Liners

  • A. Introduction to various cements and liners used in dentistry
  • B. Practice mixing cements and liners

VII. Sterilization Techniques

  • A. Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave operation
  • B. Instrument and equipment sterilization / disinfection
  • C. Treatment room disinfection and asepsis techniques
  • D. Handpiece care and maintenance

VIII. Job Interview Assistance

  • A. Proper image, dress, resume, and how to prepare for the job interview itself
  • B. Difficult questions you may face - how to answer them
  • C. Do's and don'ts during the interview, what to expect.

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