Dental assistant certificate training course
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Type
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Methodology
Online
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It is rare to come across a dental clinic or office that functions efficiently in the absence of dental assistants. Dental assistants help dentists perform clinical procedures, manage patient care as well as oversee the administrative and clerical operations. Dental assistants are responsible for performing a range of functions and duties.What you will learn
The different members of the dental team, their roles and responsibilities and how to work in a team environment
The different skills and qualifications that you will require in order to become a dental assistant
Different principles underlying organisation and operation of a dental office including administrative and clerical duties such as filing, computerisation of records and so on.
Detailed insights into oral health, anatomy and hygiene as well as dental charting
How to maintain health and safety standards in a dental office by complying with regulations and rules
Communication techniques that will include interactions with patients, other healthcare professionals, colleagues and dentists. You will learn how to welcome a patient, provide information, clarify doubts and prepare the patients by making them comfortable
How to provide chair-side assistance to the dentist by fabricating temporary restorations, cleaning and polishing removable dental appliances
How to maintain infection control and protecting the dental team by following correct protocols
How to manage instrumentation by sterilising and positioning instruments for easy access; passing instruments to the dentist during dental procedures and suctioning them
How to select, mix and place materials on instruments as well as inside the patient’s mouth
How to assist the dentist during medical and dental emergencies by maintaining CPR certifications and assisting with oxygen and drug supply
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Subjects
- Dental
- Dental Assistant
- Access
- Office IT
- Dentist
- Anatomy
- Patient Care
- Team Training
- Ms Office
- Online training
- Online
- CPD Accredited
- Online Course
- CPD course
- CPD Accredited Online Course
- CPD Short course
- CPD Training
- 24x7 CPD
Teachers and trainers (1)
Online Course Online Course
12 Month Unlimited On-Demand Online Access to the Course.
Course programme
Course Content
- Module 1 : Introduction to the Dental Profession, Dental Team and Standards of Practice
- Module 2 : Standards of Dental Practice in the UK
- Module 3 : Standards of Dental Practice in the UK (Part II)
- Module 4 : Dental Assistant Skills, Duties and Qualifications and How to Maintain and Organise a Dental Office
- Module 5 : Oral Health and Preventative Techniques
- Module 6 : Dental Terminology, Brushing and Flossing Techniques
- Module 7 : Fluoride and Oral Nutrition in Dentistry
- Module 8 : General, Head and Neck Anatomy and Physiology and Tooth Morphology
- Module 9 : Patient Care, Dental Charting and Chair-Side Assistance (I)
- Module 10 : Chair Side Assistance (II), Anaesthesia/Sedation and Ergonomics
Dental assistant certificate training course