In
this dental assistant class, you'll learn the skills necessary to take the exam for State Certificate of Radiology so you can assist in the exposing of radiographs under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist.
Our dental assistant classes utilize state - of - the - art equipment combined with a complete dental operatory to provide a virtual dental office designed to groom students for the actual work environment.
Not exact matches
Online
classes offer increased flexibility and a great way for someone employed in another field to obtain their
dental assistant bachelor degree while continuing to work in their current field.
If you're ready to take online
classes to become a
dental assistant, check out our other resources to learn more about the career of
dental assisting and what to expect in the future.
Delta Tech's
dental assistant training is 35 weeks (9 months) and offers both daytime and evening
classes * (availability of night time
classes varies by campus).
To place, carve and finish amalgam restorations under the direct supervision of a dentist, a
dental assistant must: (1) Be at least 18 years of age, AND (2) Hold current DANB CDA certification or have been employed as a
dental assistant with a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) hands - on experience, AND (3) Take and pass a pre-examination on basic
dental procedures and techniques, as well as the basic fundamentals of dentistry, AND (4) Complete a 40 - hour course given by an approved continuing education sponsor and taught in an institution with a CODA - accredited
dental,
dental hygiene or
dental assisting program, AND (5) Pass an exam that is psychometrically sound, such as a combination of DANB's Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology (AMP), Isolation (IS) and Restorative Functions (RF) exam, or equivalent *, AND (6) Maintain proof of BLS certification A supervising dentist must attend a required orientation
class with the applicant and sign an agreement that he or she will follow the required guidelines regarding supervision and clinical application of specific techniques being taught between scheduled
classes.
A
dental assistant's education includes
classes, laboratory work and supervised practice dealing with real patients.
American Red Cross
dental assistant training courses include in -
class work and extensive on - the - job training.
In most states, the expanded functions performed by RDAEFs require additional instruction, special
classes, certifications, and / or exams beyond those required for
dental assistants.
Dental assistants can train directly with a dentist or attend
classes to become a certified
dental assistant.
Some of the topics that may be talked through in
class could be what ethics are and how
Dental Assistants may have to use moral judgement in making a decision in the
dental office.
The dentist that joined the board this year even made his way down to the
Dental Assistant class to offer some advice on what to expect in the
dental office.