DNTA

In the final phase of training, students are placed in a dental clinic setting. This cooperative effort between the school and the dentist’s office gives students the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom. While on externship, students are evaluated by the clinical site staff.

Students will continue to practice their skills in a dental clinic setting. Students will continue to build confidence and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom. While on externship, students are evaluated by the clinical site staff.

Basic dental principles and infection control practices will be presented with a focus on an introduction to dentistry, dental assisting and dental team roles. Additionally, the course will cover basic dental science.

Dental specialties will be presented with a focus on discussion on patient populations. Additionally, the course will apply dental assisting skills with specialized patient populations and procedures.

Dental material science and theory will be presented with a focus on common dental materials. Additionally, the course will cover application of dental assisting skills in the use of dental materials in dental procedures.

Basic principles and ethical decision making skills and a legal overview of dentistry will be discussed and all aspects of dental care delivery in offices including business practices and communication skills. Additionally, the course will cover basic marketing skills for dental assistants.

Diagnostic and assessment procedures will be presented including basic pharmacology and emergency procedure principles. Additionally, the course will cover dental charting and orthodontics.

Basic radiology principles and practices will be presented with a focus on radiology theory and safety. Additionally, the course will teach exposure and mounting of radiographs.

In the final phase of training, students are placed in a dental clinic setting. This cooperative effort between the school and the dentist’s office gives students the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom. While on externship, students are evaluated by the clinical site staff.