Dental Assisting

Our intensive 12-week program will give you the confidence and skills needed to succeed in your new career as a Dental Assistant!

At The Core Foundation, we are proud to offer the highest standard of education in a state-of-the-art dental facility. Our Dental Assisting program focuses on the knowledge and skills that will make you an irreplaceable dental professional and accelerate your advancement in this exciting career.

As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the dentist in performing treatments ranging from ensuring patient comfort, taking radiographs, tray set-up and take-down, passing instruments, infection control and various lab techniques.  You will also gain valuable communication skills that will allow you to build personable relationships with patients.

We actively assist our students in their career placement. Throughout the 12 week course, you will receive training in at the art of communication, preparing you for the interview process and your future career as a dental assistant.  For more information, to schedule a meeting or to begin the registration process, please contact us today!

CLASS SCHEDULE

CLASS 1 DENTAL ASSISTANT

1	Introduction
2	Introduction to the Dental Profession; Oral Health and Nutrition; Infection and Hazard Control; Anatomy
3	Terminology & Charting; Radiology; Preclinical Preparation; Instruments and Tray Set-ups
4	Chairside Assisting
5	Landmark Forum
6	Laboratory & Techniques; CPR/First Aid
7	Pharmacology; Dentrix & Tx; Planning; The Secret (DVD); Front Office
8	Midterm; Expanded Functions; Prosthodontics; Relationship Building
9	Endodontics; Oral & Mx Surgery; Orthodontics; Periodontics; Relationship Building
10	Pediatrics; Anesthetic/Sedation; Employment Strategies; Team Work; Relationship Building
11	Employment Strategies; Relationship Building; Team Work
12	Final Exam