About the Course
Beginning your new career you will learn:
- Four-handed chairside dental assisting in all phases of
Dentistry:
Oral Surgery
Crown and Bridges
Endodontics
Periodontics
Orthodontics
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Theory and Terminology, Dental/Oral Anatomy, Tooth
Numbering System
- Radiology, X-ray Theory, Technique; How to take bitewing and
periapical x-rays; How to develop x-rays using the automatic
processor; How to mount x-rays; X-ray safety precautions
- Dental Examinations; Charting Restorations and Periodontal
Pockets; Coronal Polishing; Fluoride application; Use of the
Intra Oral Camera
- Impression and Model Trimming
- OSHA requirements; Sterilization procedures
- Operating autoclaves and other equipment needed to sterilize instruments and treatment areas
- Proper image, Dress, Resume and how to prepare for an Interview
Additional Criteria
- Assistant Equipment Usage
- Chair Positioning
- Instrument Transfer
- Oral Evacuation
- Clinical Observation
- Actual Hands On Assisting
- Patient Education
- How to Maintain a Treatment Room
- Job Interview Assistance
Tuition Includes...
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Twenty intensive training sessions (two evenings and one Saturday weekly) for eight weeks
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Clinical rotation in a working dental office
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Dental assisting textbook
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Course syllabus
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Notes on all lecture material
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All training aids, instruments, and materials for clinical phase of the course
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Employment Advisory Postings
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Certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course
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Course approved by Wisconsin Educational Approval Board