Hammond Dental Assistant Program Course Info

Here at Southeast Academy of Dental Assisting Hammond LA, our dental assistant program has several different sessions available.
We offer sessions 4 times a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions) for 12 weeks of instruction and 1 week of externship.
Students have class schedule option of Tuesday and Thursday evening courses or Friday day courses.
The Tuesday and Thursday evening classes take place from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Classes on Fridays run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm (this includes a one-hour lunch break).
This allows our students to still work during the week if need be.

Courses will start as seen below:

Spring Quarter Friday classes will begin on Feb 15, 2019.
Summer Quarter Friday classes will begin on May 17, 2019.
Winter Quarter Friday classes will begin on Aug 23, 2019.
Fall Quarter Friday classes will begin on Nov 29, 2019.

COURSE OUTLINE – DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM

1st Week

  • Introduction to the Profession
  • Ethical & Legal Issues in Dentistry
  • Dental Chair & Infection Control (PPE)
  • Inf. Cont. – Maintaining the Operating Field, Dental Instruments, & Trays
  • Inf. Cont. – Treatment Preparation & Clean-up

2nd Week

  • Dental Radiography
  • Human Dentition
  • Radiography Basics & X-Ray Procedures

3rd Week

  • Composition of Teeth & Dental Terminology
  • Tissues Surrounding the Teeth
  • Radiography Basics & X-Ray Procedures (Cont’d)
  • Bones of the Head
  • Muscles of the Head & Neck, Temporomandibular Joint and Paranasal Sinuses
  • Dental Charting/Black Cavity Classifications

4th Week

  • Bones of the Head
  • Muscles of the Head & Neck, Temporomandibular Joint and Paranasal Sinuses
  • Dental Charting/Black Cavity Classifications

5th Week

  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands & Immune System
  • Dental Charting (Cont’d)
  • Alginate Impressions, Lab Materials & Techniques
  • Dental Materials
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Restorative Materials & Techniques
  • Clinical Video of Amalgam & Composite Filling
  • Pedodontic Procedures

6th Week

  • Dental Materials
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Restorative Materials & Techniques
  • Clinical Video of Amalgam & Composite Filling
  • Pedodontic Procedures

7th Week

  • Removable Prosthodontics (RPD)
  • Fixed Prosthodontics
  • Removable Prosthodontics – Full & Partial Dentures
  • Fixed Prosthodontics

8th Week

  • Endodontics
  • Topical & Local Anesthesia
  • Endodontic Instruments & Procedures
  • Techniques in Administering Anesthesia

9th Week

  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Placing Sealants & Home Bleaching
  • Periodontal Treatment, Coronal Polishing, Oral Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry

10th Week

  • Oral Surgery
  • Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
  • Oral Surgical Procedures
  • Clinical Video of Oral Surgical Procedures
  • CPR Training & Certification

11th Week

  • Radiography In-Depth Overview
  • Front Office Management and Resume Preparation

12th week

  • Practical Exams Review – Charting
  • Practical Exams Review – Radiography
  • Practical Exams Preparation – Instrument Transfer
  • Practical Exams Preparation – Instrument Recognition & Suction Tip Positioning

13th Week

  • Practical Final Exams
  • Final Exams – Theories
  • Externship

We Are Very Helpful

Our classes are taught not only by an assistant, but, also two private practice dentists. Hence, our students get to learn what a dentist wants from a great assistant and they’re taught from an assistant on how to deliver what the dentist wants.

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985-664-4031