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Dental materials are a crucial part of any dental procedure. The dental assistant is responsible for mixing these materials and applying them within the scope of practice. Understanding how to adequately prepare dental materials will help advance your skill level and prepare you for working in general dentistry or any specialty.
What will you learn in this unit?
There are many more dental materials to explore in the world of dentistry. From explaining whitening products to using impression materials, the role of the dental assistant continues to grow. A thorough understanding of gypsum products and laboratory procedures is also essential to help maintain the flow of a busy dental office.
What will you learn in this unit?
Radiology is a crucial part of dental treatment. Every state has its own rules and regulations that apply to a dental assistant, so understanding the law in your state is a necessary step. Dental assistants must thoroughly understand why dental imaging is needed for treatment planning. Many dental procedures rely on imaging to accurately identify and locate dental diseases. All dental professionals must be knowledgeable on safety and infection control methods used to protect both patients and themselves from exposure to radiation and cross-contamination.
What will you learn in this unit?
Dental x-rays are a great tool for any dentist to diagnose and treat a patient. However, the images produced must be of diagnostic quality in order for damage or disease that isn’t visible to the naked eye to appear. When used improperly, this tool reveals nothing more than a grainy, black-and-white blur—which effectively renders it useless because without a clear image a diagnosis cannot be made. As with many other functions in the dental office, the dental assistant plays an important role in this proactive approach to identifying and treating issues in the oral cavity.
What will you learn in this unit?
The pediatric dentist and orthodontist work closely together to formulate treatment plans for children and adolescents. Many of the same techniques are used in both offices, but they utilize different instruments. If you enjoy being around kids, working as a dental assistant in either a pediatric or orthodontic office could be a highly rewarding place of employment that just may be your perfect fit!
What will you learn in this unit?
Periodontics and prosthodontics are two dental specialties full of various procedures to challenge dental assistants’ skills. Assisting chairside, mixing dental materials, and taking impressions are just a few things you’ll learn about working within these specialties. You are about to discover how these two specialists can transform a patient’s smile and help them gain control of their oral health.
What will you learn in this unit?
Endodontics and oral maxillofacial surgery are two dental specialties that require additional training and skills to use specialized instruments. The dental assistant works directly with the dentist preparing sterile environments, transferring instruments, and monitoring the patient during procedures. Working in one of the specialized fields allows you to see how diseased tissues are removed from the mouth, thereby restoring balance within the oral cavity.
What will you learn in this unit?
The world of dentistry is always changing. New specialty areas are gaining recognition, expanding the career path for dental assistants. Along with these new career paths, there are numerous opportunities for dental assistants to learn leadership skills and take on leadership positions. Many times, developing these essential skills begins with involvement in student organizations.
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