Dental Assistant

Hour-based occupation
Onet code: 31-9091.00

1

Years

2000h

On-the-job training
Classroom Instruction Topics
  • Unit 1 - Introduction to Dentistry and the Dental Assistant
  • Unit 2 - Dental Terminology and Anatomy
  • Unit 2 - Preventative Dentistry and Nutrition
  • Unit 3 - Cavity Classification and Charting
  • Unit 3 - Dental Law and Ethics
  • Unit 4 - Dental Operatory: Patients, Instrumentation, Moisture Control
  • Unit 4 - Disease Transmission, Pathology, and Dental Emergencies
  • Unit 4 - Infection Control
  • Unit 5 - OSHA Regulations
  • Unit 5 - Radiology 1
  • Unit 5 - Radiology 2
  • Unit 6 - Pharmacology and Anesthesiology
  • Unit 6 - Dental Materials, Part 1
  • Unit 6 - Dental Materials, Part 2
  • Unit 7 - Dental Specialties 1: Endodontics/Periodontics
  • Unit 7 - Dental Specialties 2: Pediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics
  • Unit 7 - Dental Specialties 3: Prosthodontics/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Unit 8 - Communicating in the Dental Office
  • Unit 8 - Business Administration for the Dental Assistant
  • Unit 8 - Becoming a Professional
  • Unit 8 - Practice Management Software
On-the-job Training
  • Set-Up Operatory
  • Prepare the Patient
  • Assist with Dental Procedures
  • Maintain Infection Control
  • Perform Lab Tasks
  • Provide Patient Support
  • Assist with Front Office Functions
  • Maintain Office Supplies
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