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Introduction to the profession of dental assisting, with a survey of the history, dental terminology; introduction to the techniques of prevention, infection control, patient communication, and motivation; Procedures in vital signs, medical emergencies, handling of special needs, and medically compromised patients.
Application of beginning principles and procedures of chairside assisting for individual dental procedures. Teaches the hands-on daily activities the chairside assistant performs to be an effective member of the dental health team. The manipulation and care of dental instruments, equipment, and their relationships to dental operative procedures are emphasized.
An overview of basic principles of radiograph generation, equipment, imaging sensors, image development, and radiation safety. Use of Dental Software for scanning images. Radiation Safety course is taken with DANB Radiology Certification. Included is the clinical application of exposing acceptable and diagnostic dental radiographs once the radiation safety exam is successfully completed.
A survey of basic dental practice management, including business and office procedures. Application of dental software use for basic front office procedures; insurance codes and front office duties will be taught. Ethical and legal aspects of dentistry including your state’s dental assistant’s functions. Implementation of skills for seeking employment including resume design.
An overview of dental anatomy with the familiarity level of basic structures of the oral cavity, terminology, and tooth morphology; embryology and histology of the head and oral cavity. A basic survey of the head and neck anatomy; basic introduction to oral pathology and pharmacology will be covered.
Are you ready to embark on a fast-paced career in dentistry, but you don’t want to spend years in school? If your answer is yes, the exciting field of dental assisting may be for you.
OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy is here to help. In just 12 weeks, our program teaches students the skills, technology, and dental theory needed to succeed in a career in dental assisting.
OceanPointe was founded to provide Get In, Get Out, Get Paid affordable vocation training where students can graduate and launch a career almost debt-free!
OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy Dental Assisting Program is designed to prepare students for work in fast-paced dental offices.
The program teaches students dental theory, the dental assistant’s role as a team member, their legal responsibility, ethical behavior, and professional conduct, as well as the clinical techniques and skills needed to perform in the dental office.
Fall: September – November
What I love most is how the classes dive straight into the point during the hands-on experience they provide in preparing us for the real field. The classes are also held in a dental clinic making the experience and learning surreal. Lots of resources are provided for us students to ensure that we excel in the workforce. One can tell that OceanPoint Dental Assisting Academy truly cares about their students and want the best for them.
* Testimonials from our happy students across the nation.
We are proud to provide the most comprehensive dental assisting program nationwide, our students receive knowledge from prestigious members of the dental community and practice hands-on with state of the art equipment at each of our locations. We take your future seriously.