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WEEK1
Introduction to dental terminology and equipment
IOSHA standards and compliance
Four-handed dentistry and instrument transfer techniques
Isolation methods, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia, and patient positioning
Sterilization processes and infection control protocols
WEEK2
Radiology theory and intraoral/extroral X-ray techniques
Radiation safety procedures
Composite materials: instruments, mixing, curling, tubs, and trays
Alginate impressions and model pouring
Fabrication of bleaching trays
WEEK3
Dental cements and cavity liners
Model trimming techniques
Orthodontics and pediatric dentistry
Oral surgery and periodontics
Nitrous oxide administration
WEEK4
Crown and bridge instruments and materials
Implants and veneers
Bite registration and fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges
Endodontic materials, instruments, and radiographs
WEEKS 5–9: Clinical Rotations
Weeks five through nine are dedicated to hands-on clinical rotations, where students apply and reinforce the skills and techniques learned during Weeks 1–4. This real-world training provides the opportunity to practice instrumentation, patient interaction, chairside assisting, and procedural support in a clinical setting.
During this portion of the program, students will be in a dental clinic from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break each day.
WEEK 9 Special Training
CPR certification conducted by an American Heart Association (AHA) certified Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor.
Comprehensive review session for the final written and practical examinations.
WEEK 10: Examinations & Graduation
Final written examination submission
Final In-class practical skills assessments
Graduation ceremony celebrating successful completion of the program
Weekly Breakdown
The first four weeks of classes will be all live online lectures which we will require you to be present for each Saturday. Lecture is 8AM to 5PM with a one hour break for lunch. We encourage our students to attend our virtual lectures well rested and hydrated. We allow drinks/snacks during lecture and also take some technology/restroom breaks.
Week 1
- General Introduction to terminology and equipment, Introduction to OSHA.
- Four- handed Dentistry, Instrument transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia, patient positioning, Sterilization.
Week 2
- Radiology Theory and Practice of Intraoral and Extraoral X-ray techniques, Radiation Safety.
- Composite Materials, Instruments, Mixing, Curing, Tubs and Trays, Alginate Impressions and Model Pouring.
Week 3
- Dental Cements, Cavity Liners, Model Trimming, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry.
- Oral Surgery & Periodontics, Nitrous Oxide and Fabrication ofBleach Trays
Week 4
- Crown and Bridge Instruments and Materials, Implants and Veneers, bite registration, making temporary crowns and bridges.
- Endodontic Materials and Instruments, Endodontic X-rays.
Week 5- 9
- Weeks five through nine will consist of clinical rotations with a portion of week nine set aside as review for the final exam.
Week 10
- Final written exam is due
- Practical exams will take place in class
- Graduation/pinning ceremony!