Our staff consists of CDA's, RDH and orthodontics assistants.
The course is meant to train an individual on the entry level basics of being an Orthodontic Dental Assistant or to expand the skills of an existing Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.
The course is for 6 weeks – 4 hours per week. No Experience Necessary
This Course will train you in:
Infection control, Osha and Hippa
Ergonomics
Taking preliminary and post treatment photographs Selecting and pre-sizing orthodontic bands Selecting and pre-sizing archwires prescribed by dentist Selecting extra-oral appliances by pre-selection or pre-measurement Preparing a tooth surface with conditioning agents for orthodontic appliances Removing and recementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance Making impressions for study models which are made for the purpose of fabricating orthodontic retainers Placing or removing prescribed pre-treatment separators Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device Removing excess cement from orthodontic appliances with non-mechanical hand instruments only
This course is open to current Dental assistants wanting to learn the Orthodontic specialty or anyone wanting to learn Orthodontic assisting.
1 day before class starts.