Welcome Future Dental Assistants About Maumee Valley Dental
Welcome Future Dental Assistants!
About Maumee Valley Dental Assisting School • State Board Approved : Reg. # 14 -052045 T • State of the art facility • Classes run from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays • Our instructors are experienced dental professionals who have thousands of hours and years of experience!
What does a dental assistant do? • • Assist Doctors and hygienists Make temporary crowns and bridges Sterilization Room turnover Make appointments Take x-rays Greet patients and take to room Review health histories and medical records
What will I learn? • General introduction to terminology and equipment. • dentistry, instrument transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia, patient positioning, and handpiece maintenance. • Radiology theory and practice of intraoral & extraoral x-ray techniques, x-ray safety and darkroom procedures. • Amalgam & composite materials, instruments, mixing, curing, tubs & trays • Cements and liners, alginate impressions (upper arch), model pouring and trimming. • Oral surgery & periodontal instruments and materials, sterilization procedures, alginate impressions (lower arch). • Crown & bridge instruments and materials, making temporary, restorations, and bite registration. • Endodontic materials and instruments, orthodontics, job interview skills. • Office Management, front desk operation, appointments, billing dental insurance, office management software, OSHA regulations as it applies to dental assisting. • Pediatric Dentistry
What can I do once I complete this course? • • Dental Assistant Dental Hygiene Assistant Treatment Coordinator Front Desk Or continue on… • National Board Certified Dental Assistant • EFDA • Hygienist
Why choose MVDAS? • Dental assisting professionals will always be in demand. • Students receive hands on training and will be prepared for work in any type of dental field. • Classes run on Saturdays to accommodate your other activities and work schedule. • Tuition includes all books and required classroom materials for your course and costs less than other courses. • We give you the tools you need to succeed in a fun, fast paced world!
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