In this module students will be taught the history of dentistry, characteristics of a professional dental assistant, educational requirements, career opportunities, the dental healthcare teams, dental ethics/laws, general anatomy, overview of the dentition (types and functions of teeth, tooth surfaces, numbering systems), and tooth morphology (anterior and posterior permanent dentition and primary dentition).

In this module students will be taught about dental caries (bacterial infection, the caries process, importance of saliva, caries intervention), periodontal disease (causes, types, description, signs and symptoms), preventive dentistry (education, early dental care, sealants, fluoride, plaque control), Nutrition (healthy habits, patient education), and Oral Pathology (diseases of the oral soft tissues).

In this module students will be taught disease transmission and infection prevention (chain of infection, types of infection, guidelines for infection control, OSHA standards, waste management), Techniques of disinfection, Instrument Processing and sterilization, and sterilization monitoring.

In this module students will be taught about the patient record (patient compliance, record forms, obtaining a medical/dental history, entering treatment in a record, correcting a chart entry), Vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, monitoring procedures), Oral Diagnosis and treatment planning (examination techniques, recording the exam, charting, patient education), The DESCRIPTION OF EACH COURSE 20 special needs and Medically Compromised patient ( caring for special needs and the aging population, procedures), Principles of Pharmacology (overview of drugs, dispensing, reference materials, drugs commonly prescribed in dentistry), Assisting in Medical Emergency (prevention, procedure, Documentation).

In this module the students will be taught about the dental office, delivering dental care, dental hand instruments, dental handpieces and accessories, moisture control, and anesthesia and pain control.

In this module students will be taught an overview of the foundations of Radiography: Equipment and Radiation safety, Digital Imaging, Dental Film, Processing Radiographs, Legal issues, quality assurance, infection prevention, Intraoral and extraoral imaging, and clinical/hands-on radiographic training. This module is a foundation for module 7. In this module students will take a CPR course and will get their CPR certification

In this module students will complete the seven hour course review and take the post test given by the Columbus Dental Society necessary to apply for the state certification through the Ohio State Dental Board. (To become Board Certified in Radiology, one must complete a clinical component- given in Module 6, take the seven hour course- given in Module 7, take the post course exam- Module 7. Students can then apply for state certification through The Ohio State Dental Board by applying online and paying $25.00 to the Board. Students will be walked through these steps to ensure certification.

In this module students will be taught Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials, Dental Liners, Bases and bonding systems, Dental Cements, Impressions Materials, Laboratory Materials and Procedures.

In this module students will be taught how to market their skills: Proper Interviewing techniques, preparing a professional resume, locating employment opportunities, salary negotiations, achieving career objectives.

In this module we will review the entire course to prepare for the final exam. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will then administer the final exam. After the exam is completed there will be a graduation ceremony where students will receive their certificate of completion.