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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
scheduling
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. Chairside 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 protocol
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 - commonalty 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 and endodontic exposure methods
C. Developing x-rays using a digital x-ray
system
D. Automatic processor 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, triple tray 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 Preparation and Constructing a
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