Schedule of Events

Valley Forge School
of Dental Assisting, Inc.
(484) 535-0067

Course Outline

The following subjects are covered in depth from both a didactic and a practical clinical experience. The morning lecture is followed by an afternoon of clinical, "hands-on" training in the operation of all the equipment, instrumentation and materials used in our state-of-the-art practicing dental office. All students receive in excess of 8 hours of instruction in radiology, preparing them to take the radiology test required by the State of Pennsylvania.

   I. Dental Theory and Terminology
          a. Dental and oral anatomy, tooth number system
          b. Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry
          c. Dental terminology
          d. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage

  II. Four-Handed Dental Assisting
          a. Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side assisting and suctioning
          b. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
          c. Tub and tray systems
          d. Use of instruments and materials in assisting for:
                  1. Operative Dentistry
                  2. Oral Surgery
                  3. Crown & Bridge
                  4. Endodonticts
                  5. Periodontics
                  6. Pedodontics
                  7. Orthodontics
          e. Handpiece care and maintenance

III. Radiology
          a. X-ray theory and technique, use of Rinn holders and other methods
          b. Intraoral, bitewing, panoramic, and endodontic exposure methods
          c. Developing x-rays using the automatic processor
          d. Darkroom care and maintenance
          e. X-ray safety and precautions

IV. Impressions and Model Trimming
a. Impression materials and practice in their use: alginates, rubber base, etc.
b. Model pouring and trimming

   V. Sterilization Techniques
          a. Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave operation
          b. Instrument and equipment sterilization/disinfection
          c. Treatment room disinfectant and asepsis techniques

VI. Job Interview and Placement Assistance
          a. Proper image, dress, resume, and how to prepare for the job interview itself
          b. Difficult questions you may face - how to answer them
          c. Do's and don'ts during the interview, what to expect

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