Dental Assistant Certification

It is rare to find a dental clinic or office that functions efficiently without dental assistants. They help dentists carry out clinical procedures, manage patient care, and oversee administrative and clerical operations, taking on a wide range of functions and duties.

• The different members of the dental team, their roles and responsibilities, and how to work within a team environment
• The skills and qualifications required to become a dental assistant
• The principles underlying the organisation and operation of a dental office, including administrative and clerical duties such as filing and computerising records
• Detailed insights into oral health, anatomy and hygiene, as well as dental charting
• How to maintain health and safety standards in a dental office by complying with regulations and rules
• Communication techniques for interactions with patients, other healthcare professionals, colleagues and dentists — including welcoming patients, providing information, clarifying doubts and preparing them for treatment
• How to provide chair-side assistance by fabricating temporary restorations, and cleaning and polishing removable dental appliances
• How to maintain infection control and protect the dental team by following correct protocols
• How to manage instrumentation, including sterilising and positioning instruments, passing them to the dentist, and suctioning
• How to select, mix and place materials on instruments and inside the patient’s mouth
• How to assist during medical and dental emergencies, including maintaining CPR certification and assisting with oxygen and drug supply
• Dental equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, arranging repairs and evaluating new equipment
• How to manage inventory, including checking stock, anticipating requirements, and placing and verifying orders

This comprehensive course spans ten modules and fourteen hours of learning and sits within our Care courses and wider CPD Courses range. Get in touch via our contact page for more information.