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Clinical Dental Assistant

GES 121 -- 240 hours

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• 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.