Dental Assistant
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Instructors: Cynthia White |
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This two-year program prepares students to perform all the tasks of a dental assistant. These tasks include exposing, processing and mounting x-rays, preparing materials for various procedures including impressions, removing sutures, placing topical anesthetics and making diagnostic study models for alginate impressions. Second-year students generally perform an unpaid internship in a local practitioner’s office. This program also gives students a foundation to pursue a Dental Hygienist post secondary degree through a two or four year college. Dental Assistant students study: maintenance of patient records, sterilization and disinfectant of instruments and equipment, preparation of patients for dental treatment and application of tropical anesthetics, arrangement of dental instruments, materials and medications on chair side trays, use of oral evaluation system, mixtures and preparation procedures of materials such as fillings and cements, laboratory procedures such as pouring/trimming/polishing cast, post op and oral hygiene instructions for patients, and taking/ developing/mounting X-rays Dental Assistant is a two-year program Credits: Three elective high school credits per academic year for course; one to two verified credits for (must pass NOCTI Assessment Exam) Certification:
Prerequisites: Good academic standing, attendance, and behavior. Students having successfully completed the Introduction to Health Occupations course will be given priority for admission to Dental Assistant. Fees:
Other Requirements: Students will be required to purchase/wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment.
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