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The following subjects are covered in depth from
both a didactic and a practical clinical experience.
The morning lecture is followed by an afternoon of
clinical, "hands on" training in our
state-of-the-art practicing dental office. During
their course of study, the students learn the
operation of all equipment, instrumentation and
materials commonly used in a general dental
practice. All students receive in excess of 8 hours
of instruction in radiology. Our students will be
trained in many of the “expanded duties” as well.
Details of the student's extensive clinical training
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I. Dental Theory and Terminology
A. Dental and oral anatomy, tooth identification and
numbering system
B. Instrument nomenclature and identification for
all aspects of General Dentistry
C. Dental terminology
D. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant
equipment usage
E. Treatment options available, depending on oral
conditions
II. Receptionist - Front Desk Office Management
A. Phone techniques and appointment book control
B. Billing: accounts receivable and accounts
payable, collections
C. Filing insurance forms and pre-treatment
estimates
D. Insurance terminology
III. Four-Handed Dental Assisting
A. Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side
assisting and patient suctioning
B. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
C. Tub and tray systems of instruments and materials
D. Familiarity and use of instruments and materials
in assisting for:
1. Operative Dentistry -
amalgam and composite restorations
2. Oral Surgery -
instruments, procedures and post-op protocal
3. Crown and Bridge -
polyvinyl "gun type" impression taking, temporary
fabrication, cord packing,
hemostatic agents, introduction into various crown
types
4. Endodontics -
instruments, medicaments and materials: how and why
they are used
5. Periodontics - disease
origin and usual treatment methods
6. Pedodontics -
commonality and differences in treating children vs.
adult patients
IV. Radiology
A. X-ray theory and technique, use of Rinn© holders
and other methods
B. Intraoral, bitewing, panoramic, and endodontic
exposure methods
C. Developing x-rays using the automatic processor
D. Darkroom care and maintenance
E. 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 and Placement 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
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