CURRICULUM
Clinical Based Curriculum
Our program allows you to train in a multi discipline clinical setting and get hands on experience with new state of the art dental equipment.
128 Hours of class total in for weeks
78 Lecture and Lab hours
50 Internship hours
Classes are on Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday classes. We offer morning, evening and weekend classes. Get in and get out so you can start working immediately.
Program Course Objectives for Dental Assisting
Dental assisting institute of Michigan prepares students for entry level positions as a chairside assistant in a dental office. The dental assistant training program is a course designed to teach the students the skills and knowledge necessary to assist dentists and hygienists in all chairside procedures. Students that graduate from this program will be able to effectively perform the following procedures:
- Pass instruments and supplies to the dentists
- Use suction devices to keep patients mouth clear and dry
- Prepare materials
- Set-up and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Remove sutures
- Prepare dental charts
- Apply topical anesthetics
- Apply bleaching agents and fissure sealants
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Take impressions of patient’s teeth
- Obtain patients’ medical history
- Provide instructions on oral care and hygiene
- Obtain blood pressure and pulse
- Provide instructions on oral care and hygiene
- Medical Emergencies, render basic first aid and CPR
- HIPAA and OSHA certified
Lecture Series - Subject Description
DA 101 – Introduction to the Profession
DA 102 – Ethical and Legal Issues
DA 103 – Dental Radiography
DA 104 – Human Dentition
DA 105 – Composition of Teeth and Dental Terminology
DA 106 – Tissues Surrounding the Teeth
DA 107 – Bones of the Head
DA 108 – Muscles of the Head and Neck and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and Paranasal Sinuses
DA 109 – Oral Pathology
DA 110 – Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands and Immune System
DA 111 – Dental Materials
DA 112 – Pediatric Dentistry
DA 113 – Removal Prosthodontics (RPD)
DA 114 – Fixed Prosthodontics
DA 115 – Endodontics
DA 116 – Topical and Local Anesthesia
DA 117 – Orthodontics
DA 118 – Periodontics
DA 119 – Oral Surgery
DA 120 – Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
DA 121 – Radiography In Depth
DA 122 – Front Office Mgt. and Resume
Lecture Series - Subject Description
LAB 101 – Dental Chair and Infection Control (PPE)
LAB 102 – Infection Control: Maintaining the Operating Field, Dental Instruments and Trays
LAB 103 – Dental Radiography
LAB 104 – Radiography Basics and X-Ray Procedures
LAB 105 – Dental Charting
LAB 106 – Alginate Impressions, Laboratory Materials and Techniques
LAB 107 – Restorative Materials and Techniques
LAB 108 – Pedodontic Procedures
LAB 109 – Removable Prosthodontics
LAB 110 – Fixed Prosthodontics
LAB 111 – Endodontic Instruments and Procedures
LAB 112 – Techniques in Administering Anesthesia
LAB 113 – Placing Sealants and Home Bleaching
LAB 114 – Periodontal Treatment Procedures
LAB 115 – Oral Surgical Procedures
LAB 116 – CPR Training and Certification
Practical Exams Review/Practical Exams/Final Exams and Graduation
EXT 101 – EXTERNSHIP – (50 hours)