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Dental Assistant
To equip students with essential skills in dental care assistance, sterilization, patient support, record keeping, and lab work, making them job-ready for roles in dental clinics, hospitals, and labs.
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- Introduction to Dentistry & Anatomy
- Tools, Sterilization & Infection Control
- Chairside Assisting
- Radiography & Dental Emergencies
- Prosthodontics, Lab Work & Office Management
- Digital Dentistry
Course Structure & Weekly Breakdown
Outcomes: Understand dental practice fundamentals, ethics, hygiene, and oral anatomy.
Topics Covered:
- Week 1:
- History & Scope of Dentistry
- Dental Ethics & Professional Behavior
- Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare
- Week 2:
- Personal Hygiene, Patient Hygiene Education
- Handwashing, PPE Overview
- Week 3–4:
- Dental Anatomy: Teeth types, numbers, functions
- Oral Cavity Structures
- Introduction to Dental Physiology
Practical: Dental charting, tooth numbering systems
Outcomes: Master equipment handling, sterilization procedures, and infection prevention.
Topics Covered:
- Week 5:
- Dental Instruments and Equipment
- Material Handling & Setup
- Week 6:
- Sterilization Techniques
- Use of Autoclaves & Disinfection
- Week 7:
- OSHA-standard Infection Control
- Cross-contamination Prevention
- Week 8:
- PPE Protocols (Gown, Gloves, Mask, Goggles)
- Waste Management (Sharps, Biohazard, Amalgam)
Practical: Instrument tray setups, PPE donning & doffing, sterilization demo
Outcomes: Gain skills to assist the dentist during procedures, maintain records, and interact with patients.
Topics Covered:
- Week 9–10:
- Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques
- Patient Positioning & Comfort
- Week 11:
- Effective Communication with Patients
- Patient History Taking & Consent
- Week 12:
- Dental Record Keeping (Manual & Digital)
- Understanding Patient Charts and Treatment Notes
Practical: Live role-play of patient intake and chairside assisting
Outcomes: Understand dental x-ray principles and prepare for handling medical emergencies.
Topics Covered:
- Week 13–14:
- Dental Radiography
- Intraoral and Extraoral X-ray Types
- Radiation Safety & Legal Guidelines
- Week 15:
- Dental Pharmacology: Antibiotics, Pain Relievers
- Introduction to Local Anesthesia
- Week 16:
- Handling Dental & Medical Emergencies (Fainting, Bleeding, Allergies)
Practical: X-ray safety protocol, emergency response drills
Outcomes: Assist in lab procedures and manage front desk operations.
Topics Covered:
- Week 17–18:
- Dental Impressions
- Dental Casts & Molds
- Introduction to Prosthodontics (Dentures, Crowns)
- Week 19:
- Office Management Basics
- Appointments, Billing, Software Introduction
- Week 20:
- Professionalism in Clinics
- Patient Follow-ups & Communication
Practical: Mixing impression material, model pouring, appointment scheduling
Outcomes: Get real clinic experience and learn modern dental software.
Topics Covered:
- Week 21:
- Basics of Digital Dentistry
- Intraoral Scanners, Digital X-rays, CAD/CAM (Introductory Level)
- Weeks 22–24:
- Internship Placement in a Dental Clinic or Lab
- Perform assisting tasks under supervision
- Observe real-time patient care, sterilization, and record handling
Practical: Full hands-on internship in a clinical setting
Learning Outcomes at Completion
- Patient Care & Professional Communication
- Dental Equipment & Chairside Assistance
- Medical Waste Handling & Infection Control
- Basic X-ray Understanding
- Lab Work: Impressions & Casts
- Appointment Handling and Billing
- Emergency Protocols & Medication Basics
Certification & Assessment
- Weekly Quizzes + Practical Demonstrations
- Midterm Practical Evaluation (Month 3)
- Final Practical + Viva (Month 5)
- Internship Performance Evaluation (Month 6)
- Certificate of Completion (With Internship Mentioned)
- Dr. Anam
- October 2025
- 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- Available Seats: 30
- Credits: 6
Career Opportunities
- Dental Assistant (Hospitals & Private Clinics)
- Dental Lab Technician
- Dental OPD Coordinator
- Receptionist in Dental Practices
- Pathway to Dental Hygienist or BDS Support Roles
