INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING

A dental assistant performs many tasks in the dental office. A dental assistant's tasks include getting a patient ready for examination, preparing patients for dental procedures, managing dental records, sterilizing dental instruments, providing them to the dentist when requested, preparing anesthetics, managing suction devices, taking dental x-rays, and more. The dental assistant (DA) may also remove dental sutures, clean away extra dental cement after a temp or permanent crown has been placed, and provide instructions to patients on dental care. A DA may also be involved in administrative duties such as setting and confirming appointments, processing dental bills, collection payments, reminding patients of a dental appointment, and ordering dental supplies.

LENGTH OF COURSE

This Course will Be held on Saturdays & Sundays from 8am to 5pm for 4 weeks (1month).

Special time accommodations may be an option for evening or weekday training. Upon completion of the course each student will receive all California State Certifications required to be able to work immediately within a dental office now and with your RDA. You will also be supplied with new scrubs & bleaching trays!

COURSE CERTIFICATIONS

• X-RAY SAFETY CERTIFICATION
• CORONAL POLISH CERTIFICATION
• ULTRASONIC CERTIFICATION
• CPR / AED ADULT, CHILD & INFANT -2 YEAR AHA CPR CARD
• INFECTION CONTROL
• C.A. DENTAL PRACTICE ACT
• BASIC FIRST AID
• EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR ADMINISTRATION
• ASTHMA INHALER ADMINISTRATION
• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

COURSE SUBJECTS

• Dental Anatomy
• Charting
• X-ray Processing
• X-ray Mounting
• Sterilization Protocol
• Dental Equipment
• Patient Protocol
• Vital Signs
• Alginate Impressions
• Stone Pour
• Bleaching Tray
• Aspiration Techniques
• Basic Dental Instruments & Operative Materials
• Instrument Passing
• Professional Development & Record Keeping

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BECOME A DENTAL LAB. TECHNICIAN
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL CERAMICS

Dental Technicians work with a variety of materials including waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, a variety of porcelains and composites or polymer glass combinations. Many technicians acquire skill in the use of sophisticated instruments and equipment while performing laboratory procedures. It is important for the technician to help create tooth replacements that are both attractive and functional. Technicians perform much of their work without close supervision. They often experience the satisfaction that results from taking an entire project from start to finish. If you like doing precision work with your hands, enjoy working independently and are interested in health care, a career as a Dental Laboratory Technician may be for you. The Introduction to Dental Ceramics is provided to dental staff, high school seniors, military spouses of MYCAA and those interested in changing there careers.

No Previous Dental Experience nor High School Diploma is required for this Course.

COURSE LENGTH

This Course will be held Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm for 4 weeks (1 Month). So you may understand the rhythm of a functioning Laboratory, this course is held in a actual working Dental Laboratory. Upon completion of the Course each student will receive a Certificate of Completion.

You will also be supplied with a lab coat, instruction manual & technician kit. In addition 15 CEU’s may be provided for Registered Dental Assistantants.

COURSE SUBJECTS

• DENTAL ANATOMY
• DISINFECTIONS PROTOCOL
• OSHA CONTROL FOR BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
• DENTAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
• DIGITAL MODEL MARGIN SCANNING
• DESIGNING AND MILLING USING A CAD CAM SYSTEM
• MODEL & DIE
• MODEL ARTICULATION
• STACKING, CONTOURING & STAINING A CROWN
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RECORD KEEPING

All supplies are furnished

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Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification :: 16 CE Units

All RDA's or participants working toward obtaining an RDA and are currently certified in CPR and coronal polish may enroll in this course. This is a 2 day Board approved course covering lecture, clinical, theory & DVD format by Ultradent, using UltraSeal XT. You are required to bring up to four patients (18 years of age or older, with no orthodontic bands or brackets) for sealant placement. Upon completion of clinical final and written examination on the second day, all RDA's may apply pit and fissure sealants.

All supplies are furnished

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Radiation Safety Certification :: 24 CE Units

This course is for everyone wanting to learn how to take quality dental x-rays. Students will receive full instructional training in radiation safety. The course includes taking dental radiographs, processing and mounting of dental x-rays. Dexter training and 4 patients are required. Classroom instruction and a final examination are given. FMX on patients can be done in class or at your dental facility that allows you to perform clinically. In addition, if you are a professional currently in a dental facility located in another state or country needing to meet the California Radiation Certification requirements this course will allow you to receive certification at your own pace.

All supplies are furnished

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RDA Practical Review Seminar

This is a full day "hands-on" seminar, with individualized instruction given in a small class size enviroment. There will be extensive practice and evaluation of temporary crown fabrication and temproary sedative restoration. At the end of the day participants will participate in a "mock exam" which allows you to experience the exam in a  test-like situation. 


All supplies are furnished

OSHA Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training :: 2 CE Units

Students will learn how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to prevent exposures and what to do if exposed to infectious materials.

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