PROGRAM INFORMATION

PURPOSE: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as certified Dental Assistants.

The program is accredited by the American Dental Association and certified by DANB. 

PROGRAM CONTENT: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of theory, laboratory and clinical experience. The following are the course offerings

Dental Assisting

·          Introduction to Health Care

·          Dental office and patient management

·          Basic dental laboratory procedures

·          Dental and general anatomy

·          Dental terminology

·          Nutrition

·          Dental instruments and equipment

·          Microbiology

·          Dental pharmacology and anesthesia

·          Chair side assisting and expanded functions

·          Dental office emergencies/CPR

·          Dental radiography

·          Maintenance and asepsis of dental operator and instrumentation

·          Dental specialty procedures

·          Employability skills

·          Leadership and human relations skills

·          Ethics and jurisprudence
Dental materials and preventive dentistry
 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Is scheduled at the Community Smiles Clinic located on campus and at Jackson Oral Surgery Department. 

LABORATORY ACTIVITIES: Are simulated practice in the clinical facility and the utilization of the Human Patient Simulator. 

ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS:

·          TABE (Basic Skills Test)

·          Complete program paperwork

·          Complete Physical Examination prior to Entry 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM:

1230 hours or approximately 13months 

TIME:

Days       Classroom hours     8:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

                Clinical hours           8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. 

UNIFORMS:

Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical)

TRANSPORTATION:

Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings

BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

·          Math                        10.0 A Level

·          Language                10.0 A Level

·          Reading                   10.0 A Level

o         Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate. 

CERTIFICATION: After successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the certification exam given by the dental Assistant National Board.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are available on campus to assist with job placement. Employment opportunities are available as dental assistants in private dental offices, dental schools, or hospitals
SALARY
Dental assistants; salaries range from $11.00 to $25.00/hour and there is a constant demand for dental assistants. 

For more information please contact the Health Science Department at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at 305-324-6070 EX: 7055 0r 7054.

rpoyntz@dadeschools.net

750 NW 20^th Street

Room D215 Miami, Fl 33127