This course will provide important training for dental assistants.  Positions as dental assistants are very competitive.  Those who have expanded functions training stand out from other applicants and can potentially earn more income than their colleagues.

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

• A great way to ensure that you have a highly trained dental staff
• Provides a tool for promotion for your dental assistants
• The more training the better; as a dental assistant, this course will only enhance your career opportunities in dentistry
• Puts individuals in a better position to earn maximum income in their chosen profession
• Better trained employees

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

• Identify the anatomical landmarks and surfaces of dentition
• Identify characteristic differences in dentition
• Define G.V. Black’s classifications of caries
• Demonstrate placement and removal of the denial dam
• Relate the purpose of etchant’s, bonding agents, and bases in coordination with restorative materials
• Prepare and manipulate metallic fillings, composites, and glass ionomers for restorative purposes
• Demonstrate proper handling and disposal of dental materials   

TRAINING DESCRIPTION AND MATERIALS

This instructor led course is derived from the elements of: basic dental anatomy, dental dam application, placing and contouring matrices, pit and fissure sealants, polishing and finishing amalgam and composite restorations.  Sequencing of the restorative procedures is designed so each class meeting builds on the previous class.  Each element makes a unique contribution to understanding the material.

Prerequisites include possession of a current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or employer recommendation verifying two (2) years of practical experience.

HOURS

Your Dental Assisting course is a 56-hour training activity, scheduled at your convenience for up to a maximum of 8 participants.  5.6 IACET approved CEU’s will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.  Pricing includes training administration, instruction, textbooks & class materials, and an activity evaluation at the conclusion of training.  Attendance at each class session is mandatory.  If a class session is missed, the student cannot complete the course.

Course Offered Open Enrollment: No

Online Delivery Available: No

Certification Option: No