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- Week 1: Dentistry as a Profession
- Week 2: Tooth Numbers, Anatomy, Physiology / Hands-on
- Week 3: Introduction to the Clinical Environment / Hands-on
- Week 4: Charting, Notes, and Understanding Computers
- Week 5: X-rays
- Week 6: Advanced Techniques in X-rays
- Week 7: Infection Control and Sterilization / Occlusion
- Week 8: Important Instruments within the Dental World
- Week 9: Treatment Planning; Verbiage & Power Dialogue
- Week 10: Understanding of Dental Materials / labs – General
- Week 11: Understanding of Dental Materials / labs – Advanced
- Week 12: Employment Strategies
DESCRIPTION
- What is Dentistry all about and where is it headed in the future
DENTAL OFFICE POSITIONS:
- Dentist, including dental specialties; Endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist, etc
- Hygienist
- Dental Assistants
- Front Office Representatives
DENTAL SERVICES
- Crowns, ¾ crowns; inlays and onlays
- Bridges; cantilever bridge
- Composites
- Implants
- Veneers
- Invisalign and traditional Orthodontics
- TMJ
- Sleep Apnea
- Dentures
- Periodontal Disease
OBJECTIVES
- This first week the dental assistant school student will learn the different positions in a dental office and the different dental specialties. Students will also learn in detail all dental services that are offered.
Preparing Students To Be Well Versed In Current Dental Concepts
Dentistry’s evolved tremendously and most programs fall short with their curriculum. There are so many new dental procedures and concepts available today. Contemporary Dental Academy prepares students by providing a state of the art education.
X-Ray Certification
As a primary requirement by employers, Dental Assistants are required to be well versed and educated with dental radiographs. Our students will fully understand the requirements needed to pass the Certification test, adding to their resumes.
The Hands-On Approach To Dental Assisting
Here at Contemporary Dental Academy we instruct in a hands-on environment which will prepare students far better than a simple lecture room setting. You will receive hands-on simulation, patient interaction, and over-the-shoulder observation of a seasoned dental assistant that works closely with Dr. Smallwood.
THIS PORTION OF THE PROGRAM WILL BE THE PRIMARY ANCHOR AND WILL INCLUDE
- Chair side elements to assisting that will make the student excel and unlock the potential that the individual possesses. The role of the dental assistant is vitally important as the assistant will be involved with equipment care, sterilization, coordinating instrument transfer to the doctor, radiology, and understanding the procedures performed most often in dentistry such as root canals, crowns, fillings, extractions etc.
- Hands-on portion using models, stone casts, simulated patients, real patients, dental materials, impression materials, etc. to better prepare the dental assistant student for ‘real life’ experiences.
- Thorough externship that will include real world experiences in a busy dental office and working with real patients to solidify the foundation set forth by the program.
Extensive Education Of Dental Software Management Systems
Software utilization is very important for scheduling patients, inputting procedures, and pertinent notes. Dentrix is used by over 80% of the dental offices nationwide, and it utilizes the best that dentistry has to offer. Potential employers look for this skill as a significant plus when hiring and our program will make you proficient!
Occupational Placement
Dental Assistants are in great demand, but our program will help in placing graduates into actual dental practices. We have a large pool of growing doctors and practices that are always in need of new dental assistants.