Assistants prepare and organize tools needed by dentists to work on a patient. Dental assistants have many tasks, including patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices in which they work.
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Overview of the Dental Profession
Roles and responsibilities of a Dental Assistant
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Overview of the Dental Profession.
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Introduction to dental terminology
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Overview of the Dental Profession.
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Anatomy of the Oral Cavity
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Overview of the Dental Profession.
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Lesson 4 of 6 within section Overview of the Dental Profession.
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Lesson 5 of 6 within section Overview of the Dental Profession.
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Infection Control and Safety, Importance of infection control, Standard precautions and sterilization techniques
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Overview of the Dental Profession.
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Patient Care and Communication
Patient Interaction Skills and Building rapport with patients
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Patient Care and Communication.
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Understanding patient needs, Medical and Dental History
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Patient Care and Communication.
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How to take and record patient history
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Patient Care and Communication.
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Understanding medical conditions and medications
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Patient Care and Communication.
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Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques.
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Overview of procedures (fillings, crowns, extractions), Instruments and equipment used
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques.
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Chairside Assisting Techniques and Role of the Dental Assistant during procedures
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques.
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Radiography Basics, Safety and technique for taking X-rays
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques.
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Lesson 5 of 5 within section Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques.
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Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures
Types and uses of dental materials (cements, composites, etc.), Mixing and handling materials
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures.
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Administrative Skills
Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Administrative Skills.
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Lesson 2 of 4 within section Administrative Skills.
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Lesson 3 of 4 within section Administrative Skills.
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Ethics and Professionalism
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Administrative Skills.
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