Dental Assistant

A dental assistant is a vital employee in many dentists' offices. Dental assistant jobs can vary from office to office, but in general, they can help sterilize equipment, prepare dental instruments, locate patient records, help patients keep comfortable, and assist the dentist during procedures.

Stratford's detailed home study program can help you learn more about the work of a dental assistant by providing instruction on a number of key topics, including:
• Introduction to the dental assistant profession
• Dental anatomy
• Oral exam and dental charting
• Dental instruments
• Preparing the treatment room
• Dental radiography
• Labeling and filing dental x-rays
• And more!

With Stratford, you can train at home in your spare time. We also offer affordable monthly payment plans. Enrol today and and get started with just a $10 down payment!

Dental Assistant Module 1
Introduction to the Dental Assistant Profession
• A brief history of medicine
• Dealing with patients
• Preferred traits and qualities
• Medical law and medical ethics
• Daily duties of the dental assistant
• Appointments and reports
• Job search and employment opportunities

Dental Assistant Module 2
Basic Dental Science
• The dental healthcare team
• Psychology, communication and multicultural interaction
• Ethics, jurisprudence and HIPAA
• Oral health and preventive techniques
• Nutrition
• General anatomy and physiology
• Head and neck anatomy
• Embryology and histology
• Tooth morphology

Dental Assistant Module 3
Clinical Dental Procedures
• Microbiology
• Infection control
• Management of hazardous materials
• Preparation for patient care
• Dental charting
• Pharmacology
• Emergency management
• Dental office and chairside assisting
• Chairside instruments and tray systems
• Instrument transfer and maintaining the operating field
• Anesthesia and sedation

Dental Assistant Module 4
Dental Radiography and Specialties
• Radiography and equipment
• Production and evaluation of radiographs
• Extraoral and digital radiographs
• Endontics
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Oral pathology
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric dentistry
• Enamel sealants

Dental Assistant Module 5
Restorative Dentistry and Office Management
• Periodontics and coronal polish
• Fixed prosthodontics and gingival retraction
• Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening
• Removal prosthodontics
• Dental cements, bases, liners and bonding agents
• Restorative materials, dental dam, matrix and wedge
• Laboratory materials and techniques
• Dental office management
• Employment strategies

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.