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Chair-side Dental Assisting
Enjoy a Career as a Chair-side Dental Assistant!
Our Chair-side Dental Assisting course will prepare you for many dental settings! You will complete the course over 18 weeks and 100 hours of hands-on training. Classes are held Saturdays from 8am-5pm or Monday/Wednesday from 6pm-8pm and Saturday from 8am-12pm. Below are some of the things you will learn during our program.
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Chair-side Dental Assisting
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Introduction to Dental Assisting, Role of the Dental Assistant, The dental team, Characteristics of a professional Dental Assistant, Law & Ethics
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The Dental Profession- Orientation to the Dental Profession, Dental Basics, Dental Anatomy & Terminology
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Head Anatomy, Oral Histology, Anatomy of a Tooth
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SOAP, Charting, Classification of Cavities, Chart Components, Chart Documentation
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OSHA, HIV, Infection Control
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Isolation, Rubber Dam Placement
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4-Handed Dentistry
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Amalgam, Composites
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Tub and Tray Systems
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Preventive Dentistry, Sealants, Oral Hygiene Periodontal Disease, Oral Prophylaxis, Topical Fluoride
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Study Models, Impression taking & pouring, Trimming, Bute registration
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CPR, Crown & Bridge, Provisional Crowns
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Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics
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Radiology Safety & Procedure
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Intraoral Full Mouth Series & Panorex
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Upon Completion: Receive a CCDC Certificate of Completion, Radiology Safety Training Certificate, OSHA, and a CPR Certificate.
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Testing:
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Radiation Health and Safety Exam (RHS)-
Needed to take x-rays in SC. Offered through Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Cost $270, NOT covered by CCDC.
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RHS along with Infection Control Exam (ICE)- Offered through DANB. Cost $375, NOT covered by CCDC.
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