woensdag 19 oktober 2011

An Overview Of The Classes Pertaining To Dental Assistant Training

By Brian Zimmerman


This is an overview of the dental assistant training courses one might face if looking to enter the field of dentistry as an oral assistant. Many course areas essential to the procedures that one will apply in the field are covered by the certification programs. These courses will help in developing the student's knowledge of dental tasks and office operations.

One might encounter many of these courses while attending one of the two hundred plus ADA accredited schools:

Dental Care Management

This dental assistant training course is available to teach students about oral care basics and the materials they will be using in the field. The class will also teach students how to properly inform patients of their after-care maintenance and aid in providing instruction on how to use material properly for the after-care process.

Material Sanitation

Designed for educating students on the materials they will use in the field, this course is also used to teach the students how to properly sanitize and clean these materials from day to day. It will also teach students how to properly maintain and clean a clinic during, before, and after office hours.

Terminology of Dental Materials and Procedures

The dental terminology course is one of the more important classes that the student will face during training. The objective of this course is the educate students on the terminology they will use from day to day and to allow them to become comfortable understanding and using these terms. After the students have learned the terminology and have become familiar with it, they will prove to be more valuable in a clinic towards helping the dentists with their tasks.

Anatomy of the Face

This dental assistant training course is yet another highly important class the students must take and learn. In this course, students will learn about the facial bone structure and organs. This information is essential to helping assist dentists in oral operations and other procedures on the job.

Imaging of X-rays

The students will learn how to properly use x-ray machines in the x-ray imaging class. Not only will this class teach the students how to operate the x-ray machines, but it will also teach them health and safety measures along with education on how to read and interpret x-rays.

Filing of Patient Record and Office Administration Management

The object of this course is to teach students how to operate the management side of a dental office. Filing of receipts and bills, along with organizing patient records are topics that are covered in this course. The student will also learn how to read patient files and determine the condition and maintenance before a consult.

These dental assistant training courses are vital to the aspiring students education and later career in the field of dentistry. By understanding and implementing these tools, the students will assure themselves of a steady career.




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