Dental Assistant Programs in New York, NY

This course is designed to prepare the student in all aspects of preventing disease transmission in the work environment. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the infectious process, the use of barriers, sterilization techniques and disinfection. The students will learn the different characteristics of bacteria, protozoa, yeasts, molds and viruses. The students will also learn the different routes of disease transmission, infection control procedures, disinfection techniques and sterilization techniques, as well as proper personal protective equipment (PPE). In addition, students will also learn about OSHA guidelines, and standards and policies on the bloodborne pathogens and the hazardous materials guidelines.

This course focuses on the nature, qualities, and composition of modern dental materials, their manipulation, and how this assists the dental assistant in their professional duties. The primary goal of this course is to enhance the student’s ability to make clinical judgments regarding the use and care of dental materials, based on how they react in the oral environment. Topics include: dental material standards; dental material properties; direct and indirect restorative dental materials; preventive dental agents; impression materials; gypsum products; mouth guards and whitening systems; dental bases, cements, and liners; temporary restorations; polishing procedures for dental restorations; fixed and removable dental prostheses; sealants; implants; adjunct dental materials; and quality assurance for dental materials.

This course provides didactic and laboratory instruction in all aspects of chairside assisting, including pre-clinical knowledge and entry level skills, advancing to the application of theoretical knowledge and principles of restorative dentistry. Content and skills will progress in relation to the complexity of the procedures and, accordingly, the student gains practical experience. The theoretical and practical content of this course includes: four-handed techniques; use and care of dental equipment; practical application of sterilization and disinfection techniques; basic hand and rotary instruments; and assisting with preliminary and restorative procedures.

This course is designed to teach students to identify medical and dental emergencies in the dental office. The focus is on pharmacology and its mechanics of how drugs work within the body and the DA’s responsibility to obtain an accurate medical history from patients and carefully document both prescription drugs and those purchased over the counter. Students will also learn about treatments of local and topical anesthesia, indications and contraindications, and anesthetic agents.

This course encompasses the didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction in radiation. The instruction progresses from a practical explanation of the physics of radiation production to the technique, focusing on paralleling and bisecting techniques. All aspects of developing and mounting x-rays are thoroughly covered.  Manikins are utilized to allow students to achieve consistent proficiency prior to accepting outpatients. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to learn about dental radiography and equipment, as well as safety and infection prevention related to taking and processing dental x-rays. The students will learn about digital and manual radiology and processing and developing dental images, as well as mounting and evaluating radiographs. 

Students will be able to take, process, and develop radiographs on simulated manikins utilizing all techniques of dental radiology including; Parallel, Bitewing, Bisecting, and Occlusal techniques. They will also learn to identify imaging errors. The students will be able to apply their skills and knowledge by practicing on one another.

This course focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Topics include: prosthodontic procedures (fixed and removable); orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontic procedures; oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures; endodontic procedures; management of dental office emergencies; and medically compromised patients.