Our hands-on courses are designed to prepare students to work in dental offices and to learn what it takes to become a dental assistant.
The learning experience has been strategically structured to build a required skill set with advanced techniques based on the modern practices of dentists.
The majority of the education will be taught in various parts of the dental practice, with a heavy emphasis on developing technical skills, building confidence in a clinical setting, experience using dental supplies, materials, and technologies, and teaching best practices of dental assisting.
OceanPointe prepares you with all the skills you need using a proven curriculum taught by passionate and knowledgeable instructors who are excited to help you succeed in the field.
General introduction to the exciting field of Dentistry, including your orientation to our clinic and dental terminology.
Four-handed dentistry, instrumental transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia, patient positioning, handpiece maintenance, sealants and coronal polishing.
Radiology theory and practice of intraoral and extraoral X-ray techniques, X-ray safety, darkroom procedures.
Amalgam and composite materials, instruments, mixing, curing, tubs, trays.
Cements and liners, alginate impressions (upper arch), model pouring and trimming, X-ray quiz. CPR Training.
Midterm exam. Oral surgery, periodontal instruments and materials, sterilization procedures, alginate impressions (lower arch).
Crown and bridge instruments and materials, making temporary restorations, bite registration.
Endodontic materials and instruments, orthodontics, job interview skills.
Office management, front desk operation, appointments, billing dental insurance, office management software, OSHA regulations. Review and practice for final exam.
Final exam and practical exam. Pediatric dentistry, final written exam, X- ray practical clinical exam. Graduation!