Dental Assistant 1a: Introduction; 1b: Principles of Clinical Dentistry

Semester A: Are you a compassionate person who genuinely cares about helping others be healthy? Learn how becoming a Dental Assistant can offer you a rewarding career as well as job security. Start with learning the different roles within a dentist’s office, organizations to get involved with, and basic head, neck, and dental anatomy. Learn what it takes to embark on a career sure to provide personal and professional fulfillment.

Semester B: You have scraped the surface of how rewarding assistant dentistry can be, and now it’s time to drill deeper into the inner-workings of the role. In Dental Assistant 1Semester B: Principles of Clinical Dentistry, you’ll learn about the daily duties of a dental assistant including the structure of an office visit, managing patient records, and administrative aspects of the role. You’ll also explore how patient health can impact oral health, how to prepare for and perform a patient visit, and how to succeed in a team environment. Let’s continue polishing those skills to become a dental assistant today!