SEF-EDGD1 - Clinical Dental Assistant

Course Description

Learner Outcomes

Topics covered include:

1. The Dental Profession
2. Communication Skills
3. Ethics for the Dental Assistant
4. Basic Dental Sciences
5. Dental Anatomy
6. Oral Pathology
7. Infection Control
8. Hazardous Materials
9. Caring for Exceptional Patients
10. Pharmacology for the Dental Assistant
11. Emergency Management
12. Oral Health and Nutrition
13. The Dental Office
14. Dental Instruments
15. Introduction to Chairside Assisting
16. New Patients and Charting
17. Introduction to Dentrix Learning Software (Optional)
18. Anesthesia and Sedation
19. Preventative Care
20. Radiation Health Safety
21. Extraoral and Digital Radiology
22. Dental Emergency Procedures and Amalgam Restorations
23. Composite Procedures and Laboratory Materials
24. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
25. Dental Specialties
26. Dental Implants and Fixed Prosthetics
27. Computerized Restorative Systems and Removable Prosthodontics
28. Cosmetic Dentistry
29. Dental Practice Management
30. Your Dental Career

Notes

Access Requirements:

This course is offered in partnership with ed2go^(tm) online education. To access your course and materials, you must register for an ed2go^(tm) account at www.ed2go.com/cccc.  Internet access and an email account is required.

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
The optional Dentrix software requires a PC and cannot be used on a Chromebook or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Optional Dentrix Software Requirements*

• Operating System Windows* 7 Sp1, 8.1, 10
• Memory 8 GB RAM
• CPU 4 cores at 2.4 GHz
• Local Drive Install Space 40 GB total, 5 GB on C: drive
• Monitor 1280x1024

*Students are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
• Dental Assisting Instruments and Materials Guide
• Dental Terminology
• Flossing and Brushing Teaching Model
• Dental Assisting Coloring Book (potential 4-6 week shipping delay)
• Dentrix Software (online download) *You are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Externship Information

Clinical Dental Assistant Experience

Clinical Dental Assistant students have an opportunity to participate in ed2go's optional externship support program. The application for the externship support program is within the course. You must be 80% complete within the course before you are eligible to reach out to an Externship Team (ET) member for program information. As a Clinical Dental Assistant student, you have up to 6 months after course completion to apply, but please note externships are not guaranteed. Externship expectations are based on current professional certification requirements, which are presently a 300-hour commitment. If you meet all the educational, pre-screening checks, and industry qualifications, including a completed application package, you will be considered for placement based on host site availability. You will need to pass a background and drug screening. You will also be asked to purchase liability insurance and be responsible for purchasing this on your own ($40 to $45 for an annual policy). To be considered as an externship candidate, you will need to provide an updated resume, cover letter, current CPR certification, and proof of Hepatitis B vaccinations, or a recent negative Hepatitis B test provided by a doctor. In addition, you may be subject to providing additional vaccination status records as outlined by your state or dental clinic COVID policies or regulations.

NATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT, NELDA, CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, CDA, AND DANB are trademarks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc (DANB). This course is not reviewed or endorsed by DANB.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience applications process, students must successfully complete the online course and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the clinical experience application process does not guarantee a placement. However, affiliated partnerships increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. COVID may be affecting the capacity of availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses.

Voucher Information

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology (AMP), Infection Control (ICE), and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations. The exams meet 3 of 3 exam requirements for the NELDA certification and 2 of 3 exam requirements for the CDA. If you already have 3,500 hours of clinical experience and wish to pursue the CDA certification, you will need to acquire the General Chairside Assisting exam. The General Chairside Assisting exam is not included in this voucher package. Included vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.