Clinical Dental Assistant
GES 121 -- 240 hours
Course Objectives
- Describe the roles, skills and education of the dentist, hygienist, dental assistant, administrative assistant and dental laboratory technician.
- Describe the progression of dental disease and preventive techniques.
- Identify the deciduous and permanent teeth and their functions, as well as, anatomical landmarks of the head and neck.
- Identify the chain of infection, routes of transmission and techniques used in sterilization and disinfection.
- Complete patient charting, take vital signs, and describe steps for emergency management.
- Set up trays for dental procedures and understand instrument transfer techniques.
- Expose and process quality radiographs.
- Identify dental materials and describe their uses.
- Describe the role of a dental assistant in each of the 9 dental specialties.
- Identify the roles of the administrative staff and their effect on the practice.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: