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The following subjects are covered in depth from both a
didactic and a practical clinical experience. Lectures are
combined with clinical, “hands-on” training in a
state-of-the-art dental office. During your course of
study, you will learn the operation of dental equipment,
instrumentation, and materials commonly used in a general
dental practice. You will receive in excess of 24 hours of
instruction in radiology and some “expanded” duties, as
well. Details of your extensive clinical training are
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I. Dental Theory and
Terminology
A. Dental and oral anatomy, tooth identification
and numbering system
B. Instrument nomenclature and identification for
all aspects of General Dentistry
C. Dental terminology
D. Equipment operation, chair positioning,
assistant equipment usage
E. Treatment options available, depending on oral
conditions
II. Receptionist - Front Desk Office Management
A. Phone techniques and appointment book control
B. Billing: accounts receivable and accounts
payable, collections
C. Filing insurance forms and pre-treatment
estimates
D. Insurance terminology
III. Four-Handed Dental Assisting
A. Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side
assisting and patient suctioning
B. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
C. Tub and tray systems of instruments and
materials
D. Familiarity and use of instruments and materials in
assisting for:
1. Operative Dentistry - amalgam and composite
restorations
2. Oral Surgery - instruments, procedures and
post-op protocal
3. Crown and Bridge - polyvinyl "gun type"
impression taking, temporary fabrication, cord packing,
hemostatic agents, introduction into various crown types
4. Endodontics - instruments, medicaments and
materials: how and why they are used
5. Periodontics - disease origin and usual
treatment methods
6. Pedodontics - commonality and differences in
treating children vs. adult patients
IV. Radiology
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 identification, interpretation, safety and
precautions
V. Impressions and Model Trimming
A. Impression materials and practice in their uses:
alginates, poly vinyl siloxane, etc.
B. Wax bites, counter impressions,
C. Model pouring and trimming
VI. Cements and Liners
A. Introduction to various cements and liners used
in dentistry
B. Practice mixing cements and liners
VII. Sterilization Techniques
A. Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave
operation
B. Instrument and equipment sterilization /
disinfection
C. Treatment room disinfection and asepsis
techniques
D. Handpiece care and maintenance
VIII. Job Interview and Placement Assistance
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.
IX. Sealants: Pit & Fissure
X. Infections and blood-borne pathogens
XI. Orthodontics
XII. OSHA Requirements (Occupational Safety & Health Act)
XIII. CPR & First Aid
XIV. Basic computer training and dental software use
(currently Dentrix® and Daisy® practice management
software systems)
NOTE: Coursework may change without notice and
WVDAS reserves the right to update, add or delete course
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