What you will learn:

Study Dental Assistant Short Courses and Get started in Dentistry by Taking the Dental Assistant Course Online

Taking our Dental Assistant Short Courses will help in preparing you to competently perform the vital role of a dental assistant. There are not many dental clinics that work effectively without dental assistants. 

As their title implies, the functions dental assistants complete day to day include helping  to carry out clinical procedures, managing the care of patients and managing the administrative and clerical functions of the dental office. Dental assistants can expect to perform a variety of duties and functions.

Who Will Benefit from This Course?

When you enroll in the program for dental assisting training with CFS, you’ll discover the importance of health and safey of teeth and gums, including infection control. It’s ideal for anyone with an interest in health sciences.

A certified dental assistant may have the option to work as an entry level dental assistant, a patient care technician, or as an orthodontic assistant with licensed dentists. 

How will the Dental Assistant Online Courses be delivered?

All courses are available 24/7 online and can be accessed with any computer device including PC, Mac, tablet or Smartphone. Upon successful registration, a welcome email detailing course access details will be sent to your registered email address. If it appears that the email has not reached your inbox, check your spam/junk folders before contacting our help desk.

What You Will Learn

1. Learn the fundamental skills and responsibilities of dental assistants

2. Online dental assistant certification course contains 10 comprehensive modules

3. Presented in simple straightforward language that makes studying easy

4. The Dental Assistant Online Course content has been developed and written by leading dental industry experts

5. Support is available on a one-on-one basis if required

6. Registered students gain unlimited, lifetime access to this online dental assistant program

7. Upon achievement of a satisfactory pass score, students receive a certificate of completion

8. Study our online dental assistant program at a pace that suits you, as you don’t have to conform to class timetables

9. The dental assistant program online is always accessible using any computer or smart device

Dental Assistant Short Courses - Requirements

The Dental Assistant Short Online Courses is delivered 100 percent online 24/7. 

For additional requirements, a student must:

• Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources

• Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)

• Be a self-directed learner

• Possess sound language and literacy skills

Quick Course Facts

1. Course content is structured for easy comprehension

2. Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Dental Assistant Online Courses

3. Course scheduling is easy as all course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device

4. Start dates vary 

5. Study this certificate program online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace

6. All students who complete CFS programs and courses will be awarded with a certificate of completion

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this dental assistant training program and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This certified dental assistance certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

Module 1 : Introduction to the Dental Profession, Dental Team and Standards of Practice

• Definition of dentistry
• A brief history of dentistry
• Types of dentists
• Overview of the dental profession

Module 2 : Standards of Dental Practice

• The General Dental Council (GDC)
• Codes of ethics governing the dental profession
• Prioritising patient requirements
• Non-verbal patient communication

Module 3 : Standards of Dental Practice (Part II)

• Obtaining patient consent for dental treatment
• Obtaining consent for child patients
• Protection and maintenance of patient information and confidentiality
• Dental patient records

Module 4 : Dental Assistant Skills, Duties and Qualifications and How to Maintain and Organise a Dental Office

• Skills, qualifications and duties of a dental assistant
• Patient interaction in the front office and treatment room
• Outlining the proper procedure for responding to an incoming call
• An overview of office business technology

Module 5 : Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

• Preventative dentistry and patient motivation for different age groups
• Formation of plaque, causes, effects and preventative measures
• Oral hygiene aids, including mouth rinses and other inter-dental aids
• Application and usage of disclosing agents

Module 6 : Dental Terminology, Brushing and Flossing Techniques

• Dental terminology (important dental terms)
• Types of manual and powered toothbrushes
• Vibratory, orbital and scrub brushing techniques
• Care for dentures, implants and prosthetics

Module 7 : Fluoride and Oral Nutrition in Dentistry

• Background of fluoride in relation to the dental industry
• Effects of fluoride on dental plaque and tooth decay
• Fluoride toxicity and forms of fluoride
• Fluoride applications and rinses

Module 8 : General, Head and Neck Anatomy and Physiology and Tooth Morphology

• Introduction to organ systems in the human body
• Respiratory, digestive, immune and endocrine systems
• Skeletal, muscular, Integumentary and nervous systems
• Dental anatomy and morphology

Module 9 : Patient Care, Dental Charting and Chair-Side Assistance (I)

• How to obtain medical history and perform a preliminary clinical examination
• How to help the dentist during procedures
• How to perform assessments of vital signs and document them
• Dental charts, numbering and important tips

Module 10 : Chair Side Assistance (II), Anaesthesia/Sedation and Ergonomics

• How to hold and transfer instruments
• One-handed and two-handed transfer methods
• How to transfer mouth mirrors, explorers, cotton-pliers, hand-pieces and scissors
• The palm, pen, modified pen and thumb-to-nose grasps

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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