Dental Assistant Course

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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$75.00
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Overview of the Dental Profession

Roles and responsibilities of a Dental Assistant
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Introduction to dental terminology
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Anatomy of the Oral Cavity
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Tooth anatomy and types
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Basic oral anatomy
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Infection Control and Safety, Importance of infection control, Standard precautions and sterilization techniques
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Patient Care and Communication

Patient Interaction Skills and Building rapport with patients
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Understanding patient needs, Medical and Dental History
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How to take and record patient history
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Understanding medical conditions and medications
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Dental Procedures and Assisting Techniques

Common Dental Procedures
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Overview of procedures (fillings, crowns, extractions), Instruments and equipment used
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Chairside Assisting Techniques and Role of the Dental Assistant during procedures
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Radiography Basics, Safety and technique for taking X-rays
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Laboratory Procedures
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Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures

Types and uses of dental materials (cements, composites, etc.), Mixing and handling materials
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Administrative Skills

Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow
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Billing and Insurance
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Record keeping and HIPPA
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Ethics and Professionalism
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