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Course Outline |
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The course will run ten (10) consecutive weeks, eight classroom hours per week for a total of eighty (80) classroom hours of instruction. This will include lecture material as well as clinical "hands on" training. In addition, there is approximately 60 hours of home study for a total of approximately 140 course work hours.
The following subjects are covered in depth from both a didactic and a practical clinical experience. 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. |
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I. Dental Theory and Terminology |
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A. Dental and Oral anatomy, tooth numbering system
B. Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry
C. Dental Terminology
D. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage
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II. Receptionist - Front Desk Office Management |
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A. Phone techniques and appointment book control
B. Computerized billing and accounting systems
C. Billing: Accounts receivable and accounts payable, collections
D. Filing insurance forms and pre-treatment estimates
E. Computer system practice |
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III. Four - Handed Dental Assisting |
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A. Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side assisting and suctioning
B. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
C. Use of instruments and materials in assisting for: |
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1. Operative Dentisty
2. Oral Surgery
3. Crown and Bridge
4. Endodontics
5. Periodontics
6. Pedodontics
7. Orthodontics |
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IV. Radiology |
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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 safety and precautions |
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V. Impressions and Model Trimming |
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A.Impression materials and practice in their use: alginates, polyvinyl etc…
B.Wax bites, counter impressions
C.Model pouring and trimming |
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VI. Sterilization Techniques |
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A.Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave operation
B.Instrument and equipment sterilization / disinfection
C.Treatment room disinfection and asepsis techniques |
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VII. Job Placement Interview and Placement Assistance |
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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 expect. |
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