Training
Chairside Dental Assistant
The educationally qualified Dental Assistant is a highly competent
individual, possessing skills and knowledge of value in patient
care. Dental Assistants are trained in clinical, radiographic,
and administrative procedures, which make them an indispensable
member of the Dental Health team. Dental Assistants perform
a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. During
Dental treatment, the trained and knowledgeable assistant ensures
that the patient is comfortable and relaxed, as well as assists
the dentist in delivering quality dental care. The exposing
and processing of dental x-rays is a major responsibility of
the Dental Assistant. Additional responsibilities include sterilization
of instruments and disinfection of operatories. A career of
helping people improve their dental health will be rewarding
and satisfying for you. No two days will ever be the same and
your job will continuously renew itself. It could be the career
for you!
(Students photographed without PPE for enhancement purposes)
The Specific Areas Our Chairside Dental Assisting Training
Covers
Include:
- Crowns & Bridges Fabricate Temporaries
- Amalgam & Composites Taking Impressions
- Assisting the Doctor with Fillings X-Rays
- Tooth Whitening HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
Upon Completion the Student will:
- Receive a certificate of achievement in Chairside Dental Assisting
- Become X-Ray Certified in the state of Virginia
- Gain Extensive Hands On Real-World Experience
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
We also provide instruction for SoftDent© - one of the
most popular Dental Front Desk Software programs. The hands on
experience you gain on the this software will significantly enhance
your earning potential as a Front Desk Administrative Assistant.
The Front Desk Staff member performs a variety of duties. This
person must make a great impression with patients and be a positive
reflection of the philosophy of the dental office. They must
possess computer knowledge, verbal skills, and the confidence
to work with financial and insurance companies.
The Specific Areas Our Front Desk Administrative Assistant Training
Covers are:
- SoftDent© Software Treatment Planning
- Scheduling Appointments Recalling Patients
- Confirming Insurance Billing & Receivables
- Posting Payments Collections
Upon Completion the Student will:
- Have the experience to become a valuable Front Desk Assistant
- Have first hand knowledge of SoftDent© Software and
procedures
X-Ray Certification
Is Your Dental Staff X-Ray Certified? For Only $125 per Participant,
You Can Ensure
that Your Staff is Able to:
- Assume responsibility and accountability for radiographic services
by demonstrating safe operation of dental x-ray equipment, based
on knowledge of radiation physics.
- Identify radiation risk factors to the US population and advocate
the need for requirements for controlled x-ray production based
on the knowledge of radiation biology.
- Employ techniques and utilize radiographic equipment that will
provide patients with the maximum radiation protection.
- Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations, and regulations
in the provision of dental radiographic services.
- Knowledgably and confidently respond to patient's concerns and
questions regarding the dental x-ray procedure.
Instructors
Jamila Smalls-Johnson, CDA
Debbie Nizynski,
CFO
Earnings
Dental Assistants and Front Desk Staff compensation is dependent
upon their particular responsibilities, the policies of the office
in which they work, and the geographic location of the employer.
Most dental offices will not consider employment without experience.
The salary for experienced dental assistants and front desk staff
is considerably higher than that of non-experienced.
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