• Successful career as a competent chairside dental assistant.

• Work in both the clinic and administrative areas of the field.

• Clear understanding of duties and responsibilities of a dental assistant in dental
  office/clinic.

• Train the student with little or no prior experience in the field.

• Provide training to become a competent dental assistants that significantly increase
  the efficiency levels of the dentist and contribute to the overall success of the clinic.

• Provides the student with the knowledge and hands-on practice in working along
  with a dentist in delivering care to the patient.

• A clear understanding of duties and responsibilities in dental office or clinic.

• The systematic collection of diagnostic patient related data

• Assist with and/or perform extra/intra oral examinations.

• Dental charting

• Exposing Dental Radiographs.

• Manage infection and hazard control protocol consistent with regulatory rules.

• Prepare tray set-ups.

• Provide assistance during various dental treatment procedures.

• Prepare and dismiss patients

• Provide patient preventive education and oral hygiene instruction

• Provide pre-and post-operative instructions prescribed by a dentist

• Maintain accurate patient treatment records

• Maintain treatment area

• Assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies

• Manipulate dental materials

1. Dentists (BDS/DMD/ DDS)

2. Dental Nurses/Assistants

3. Registered Nurses

**Exam fees are determined by DOH