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DENTAL ASSISTING

Perform duties such as preparation of the patient and dental materials. Work harmoniously with both dentist and patient during treatment.

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Credits:

Year One - 3.0 elective, 1.0 Anatomy/Physiology (required)

Year Two - 4.0 elective

Certification: students have the opportunity to acquire the following certifications:

Registered Dental Assistant
Radiology
CPR
IC³ (Internet & Computing Core Certification)

Smile, and the world will smile back as you help patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. You'll be the dentist's second pair of hands as you provide chairside assistance during dental procedures. You'll learn to professionally polish teeth, take dental x-rays, prepare dental materials and instruments, make crowns and bridges and manage the dental office. Graduate to a good job in a dental practice or enter college to become a dental hygienist, lab technician or even a dentist. Other programs in Health Science career field: Health Careers and Sports Medicine Exercise Science.

What skills will I learn?

What types of equipment are used?

Chairside assisting
- Identify and transfer instruments
- Prepare tray set-ups
- Mix dental materials
- Expose, process, and mount x-rays
Dental laboratory
- Construct diagnostic models
- Articulate models
- Construct base plates/bite block
- Construct acrylic temporary crowns and bridges
- Prepare dies, carve wax patterns, invest and cast
Computerized office procedures
- Bookkeeping records
- Insurance forms
- Scheduling/recall system
Anatomy, bacteriology, pathology, pharmacology and radiology

Two modern dental units, fully equipped with all components, including rotary and hand instruments
Dental laboratory fully equipped with: Bunsen burners, lathes, casting machine, Pelton Crane sterilizers, dental engines, hand instruments and trimmers
Computers

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, Dental Office Manager, Dental Insurance Claims Rep., Certified Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Supply Sales Rep., Dental Lab Technician, Dental Receptionist, Dental Forensics, Dentist, Military

Meet the Instructor

Email Ms. Theodore

Phone Number: 440-746-8259

Welcome to Dental Assisting

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