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 14 hours of instruction in radiology. Details of the student’s extensive clinical training are outlined below.
- Dental Theory and Terminology
- Dental and oral anatomy, tooth identification and numbering system
- Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry
- Dental terminology
- Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage
- Treatment options available, depending on oral conditions
- Receptionist - Front Desk Office Management
- Phone techniques and appointment book control
- Billing: accounts receivable and accounts payable, collections
- Filing insurance forms and pre-treatment estimates
- Insurance terminology
- Four-Handed Dental Assisting
- Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side assisting and patient suctioning
- Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
- Tub and tray systems of instruments and materials
- Familiarity and use of instruments and materials in assisting for:
- Operative Dentistry-amalgam and composite restorations
- Oral Surgery - instruments, procedures and post-op protocol
- Crown and Bridge - polyvinyl “gun type” impression taking, temporary fabrication, cord packing, hemostatic agents, introduction into various crown types
- Endodontics - instruments, medicaments and materials: how and why they are used
- Periodontics - disease origin and usual treatment methods
- Pedodontics - commonalty and differences in treating children vs. adult patients
- Radiology
- X-ray theory and technique, use of Rinn© holders and other methods
- Intraoral, bitewing, panoramic, and endodontic exposure methods
- Developing x-rays using the automatic processor
- Darkroom care and maintenance
- X-ray identification, interpretation, safety and precautions
- Impressions and Model Trimming
- Impression materials and practice in their uses: alginates, poly vinyl siloxane, etc.
- Wax bites, counter impressions,
- Model pouring and trimming
- Cements and Liners
- Introduction to various cements and liners used in dentistry
- Practice mixing cements and liners
- Sterilization Techniques
- Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave operation
- Instrument and equipment sterilization / disinfection
- Treatment room disinfection and asepsis techniques
- Handpiece care and maintenance
- Job Interview and Placement Assistance
- Proper image, dress, resume, and how to prepare for the job interview itself
- Difficult questions you may face - how to answer them
- Do’s and don’ts during the interview, what to expect
- CPR Certification (Provided by Sandhills Community College) No Additional Fee
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