Graduate With peace of mind.
Our Hands-on training helps dental assistants reinforce what they've learned and build confidence when they are assisting patients. The training environments simulate a real-life workplace scenario much closer than a traditional lecture classroom.
We want to break down barriers and create opportunities for all individuals to achieve their full potential. We want our students to graduate debt-free.
Prepares students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories.
Prepares students to operate x-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, intra-oral, and occlusal radiographs. Emphasis is placed on protection against X-ray, hazards. Students also process, mount, and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic value. In this course students demonstrate competency on a dental mannequin. In addition, students take bitewing radiographs on a peer and role-play patient. Students gain further experience in exposing radiographs on patients in the clinical portion of their program.
Dental Materials Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on dental mannequin head and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs.
Dental Office Management Prepares dental auxiliary students to manage telephones, appointments, recall systems, and inventory. Students also develop the skills needed to process accounts receivable and payable, collections, and third party reimbursements. Students use dental software programs.
Dental Chairside Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology.
Dental Assistant Professionalism Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the workforce, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an on-going professional development plan.
Dental Laboratory Procedures Prepares Dental Assistant students to produce alginate impressions and fabricate diagnostic models, oral appliances, temporary restorations, and custom trays.
Oral/Interpersonal Communication Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets the expectations of High Impact Practice courses
Refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers, and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or an obstructed airway. Students will be provided BLS certification in school.
Please reach us at ntdaschool@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Our program can accommodate up to 20 students at a time.
We have strict safety protocols in place, including sign-in and sign-out procedures, background checks for all staff members, and regular safety drills.
We offer this opportunity from the perspective of experienced dental assistants in the setting of an actual dental office. While we endeavor to give you exposure to a wide range of techniques, materials, and dental knowledge, we will focus on the skills we in the dental industry see as “ core necessities” for job acquisition.
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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