Dentistry Dentist Dental Assistant Training Course Manual

Dentistry - Dental Assistant Training Course

Dental Assistant - 8 volumes:

Dental Assistant Volume 1: Basic Skills (81 pages)

Performing Dental Equipment User Maintenance
Cleaning Amalgam Traps
Cleaning Sterilizers
Performing Daily Safety and Operational Check of Dental Unit
Removing and Replacing the Dental Unit Light Bulb
Performing Handpiece User Maintenance
Performing Automatic Film Processor User
Maintenance
Practicing Clinical Hygiene
Disinfecting, Placing, and Removing Infection Control Barriers
Flushing Oral Evacuator Systems
Performing Handwashing Techniques in Preparation For Non-surgical Dental Procedures
Performing Sterilization Procedures
Cleaning and Preparing Instruments For Sterilization
Decontaminating Instruments Manually
Decontaminating Instruments Using the Ultrasonic Cleaner
Preparing Instruments for Sterilization
Performing Sterilization Procedures
Performing Sterilization Testing Procedures
Evaluating Patients for Contraindications
Assembling and Disassembling an Anesthetic Syringe
Preparing a Matrix
Performing Four-handed Dentistry Techniques
Preparing, Placing and Removing the Rubber Dam
Maintaining a Treatment Site
Maintaining Materials and Instruments in the DTR
Ensuring Currency of Dated Items
Maintaining Supply Levels of Materials and Instruments in the DTR
Laboratory Procedures
Making Preliminary Impressions
Pour, Trim, and Polish Study Casts
Constructing Custom Impression Trays
Occlusal Registration
Fabricating Interim Crowns
Polish Removable Appliances
Storing Dangerous/Flammable Materials in the DTR
Storing and Discarding Disposable Sharps


Dental Assistant Volume 2: Clinical Skills - Radiology (33 pages)

Adjusting Dental Radiographic Equipment
Exercising Radiation Safety
Producing Dental Radiographs Using the Paralleling Technique
Exposing Periapical Radiographs Using the Paralleling Technique
Exposing Horizontal Bitewing Radiographs Using the Paralleling Technique
Exposing Vertical Bitewing Radiographs Using the Paralleling Technique
Exposing Endodontic Radiographs Using the Bisecting Angle Technique
Exposing Occlusal Radiographs Using The Bisecting Angle Technique
Exposing Panoramic Radiographs
Processing, Mounting And Labeling Dental Radiographs
Duplicating Dental Radiographs


Dental Assistant Volume 3: Clinical Skills - Chairside Assisting (41 pages)

Preparing Dental Amalgam
Preparing Composite Materials
Preparing Glass Ionomer Materials
Preparing Bases, Cavity Liners, Temporary,Sedative,and Cementing Materials
Preparing Elastomeric Impression Materials
Assisting with General Dentistry Procedures
Clinical Oral Surgery Procedures
Assisting with Clinical Oral Surgery Procedures
Assisting with Post-Surgical Procedures
Assisting with Prosthodontic Procedures
Assisting with Endodontic Procedures
Assisting with Periodontal Procedures
Assisting with Routine Periodontal Procedures
Assisting with Surgical Periodontal Procedures
Assisting with Examination Procedures


Dental Assistant Volume 4: Clinical Skills - Preventive Dentistry (45 pages)

Preparing Treatment Room/Patient for Treatment
Identifying Calculus on Diagnostic Radiographs
Performing Screening Examinations
Instructing Patients on Personal Oral Hygiene Techniques and Devices
Instructing Patients in the Care of Implants
Sharpening Periodontal Scaling Instruments
Removing Accumulated Supragingival Deposits
Removing Accumulated Supragingival Deposits Using Hand Instruments
Removing Accumulated Supragingival Deposits Using Ultrasonic Devices
Removing Supragingival Deposits Using Sonic Scaling Units
Polishing Teeth
Removing External Stains Using a Prophy Jet
Removing External Stains Using a Prophy Handpiece
Applying Topical Anticariogenic Agents
Applying Pit and Fissure Sealants

Dental Assistant Volume 5: Patient Administration (29 pages)

Verifying Patient Eligibility for Care and Scheduling
Patient for an Appointment
Initiating Dental Health Records
Assisting with Requests for Medical Service Consultations
Recording Treatment in the Dental Health Records
Charting Missing Teeth and Existing Restorations
Charting Diseases and Abnormalities
Recording Information on Patient Treatment Forms
Filing Dental Health Records
Identifying Types and Requirements of Dental Exams


Dental Assistant Volume 6: Dental Data System (15 pages)

Processing and Maintaining Automated Dental Treatment Data.1
Producing and Maintaining Dental Reports
Interpreting Automated Treatment Data

Dental Assistant Volume 7: Logistics Management (33 pages)

Maintaining Logistics Publications and Records
Preparing Request for Issue/Turn-in of Supplies/Equipment
Managing Stock Levels
Storing Dangerous Materials
Storing and Turning-in Disposable Items
Using Medical Equipment or Logistic Report Listings
Reporting Unsatisfactory Supplies or Equipment
Managing the User Maintenance Program
Reporting Defective Equipment and Utilities for Corrective Action

Dental Assistant Volume 8: Clinic Management (43 pages)

Managing Aspects of Air Force Dental Readiness Assurance Program
Periodic Dental Examinations
Dental Readiness Class 3 and 4
Dental Clearances
Preparing Management Reports
Preparing Operating Instructions
Preparing Official Correspondence
Management of Dental Health Records
Managing the Annual Inventory of Dental Records
Managing the Transfer of Dental Records
Managing the Retirement of Dental Records
Sterilization Monitoring
Managing Financial Requirements
Evaluating Staffing Requirements