Week 1 (Intro to Dentistry and Oral Anatomy)
- Introduction to Course,
- Introduction to the Profession of Dentistry
- Equipment Introduction, Operation and Maintenance
- Dental and Oral Anatomy
- Human Dentition
- OSHA Certificiation
Week 2 (Sterilization)
- Sterilization and Terminology
- Autoclave Operation
- Cold Sterilization
- Ultrasonic Bath
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment Disinfection
- Treatment Room Disinfection and Asepsis Techniques
Week 3 (Radiology)
- Radiology Theory, Terminology, and Techniques
- Radiographic Dental Anatomy and Pathology
- Processing Techniques and Proper Disposal of Chemicals
- Infection Control in Dental Radiology
- X-ray Identification, Interpretation and Errors
Week 4 (Four Handed Assisting, and Instruments)
- Delivering Dental Care
- Instrument Nomenclature and Identification for all aspects of Dentistry
- Chair Side Assisting
- Chair Side Doctor-Patient Assistant
- Preventative Care
- Prophylaxis cleaning procedures
- Fluoride application, rules and uses
- Instrument Transfer Techniques
Week 5 (Pediatric and Restorative Dentistry)
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental assistants role and required skills in pediatric offices: Child Comfort
- Childhood Caries Causes and Preventions
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Dental Materials
- Moisture Control
- Treatment Options Available depending on Oral Condition
- Topical & Local Anesthesia
- Composite & Amalgam Restorations
- Liners, Bases, and Bonding
- Temporary Fillings
Week 6 (Impressions, Whitening, and Lab)
- Impression Materials and their uses
- Bite Registrations
- Counter/Opposing Impressions
- Stone Model Material, Pouring and Trimming
- Tooth Whitening: different materials and methods
- Bleaching Tray and Night Guard Fabrication
Week 7 (Dental Specialties)
- Fixed Prosthodontics
- Cord Packing, tissue retention
- Hemostatic Agents
- Temporary Crowns fabrication
- Cement Material
- Implant Dentistry
- Removable Prosthodontics
- Orthodontics
- Endodontics
Week 8 (Treatment planning and Dental Emergencies)
- Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Compromised Patients
- Pharmacology
- Dental Emergencies
- Vital Signs
- Sedation
Week 9 (CPR and First Aid Certification)
- CPR
- First Aid
Week 10 (Front Office and Job Interview)
- Reception/Front Office
- Billing / Insurance
- Dentrix Software
- Charting
- Scheduling
- Job Interview
- Resume’ Writing
- Rules for Interviews: Difficult Questions and how to answer them
- Do’s and Don’ts during the Interview-What to Expect
Week 11 Final Exam