Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This 8-week accelerated program will provide you with the skills you need to enter a high-demand career as a Dental Assistant.
Topics covered will include: A History and Foundation of Dentistry, Dental Terminology, Dental Anatomy, Instrumentation and Infection Control, General Chairside Assisting, Dental Laboratory, Impressions & Pouring, Dental Emergencies, Dental Administration and Communication Skills, OSHA & HIPPA Review, Radiology Review, and Resume Writing & Interview Skills.
In addition to the 45 hands-on hours of in-person training, students will be expected to complete at-home study.
You'll learn how to:
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Ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair
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Prepare patients and the work area for treatment and procedures
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Sterilize dental instruments
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Hand instruments to dentists during procedures
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Dry patients' mouths using suction hoses and other equipment
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Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene
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Process x-rays and complete lab tasks, under dentist's direction
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Keep records of dental treatments
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Schedule patient appointments and work with them on billing and payments
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
10
Hours
1
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
112 College Drive, Wells, Maine
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
This course is fully funded by the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan. It is free to accepted students and includes books as well as a voucher for the RHS exam.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,638.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,638.00
