Our Winter sessions begin February 04/2023 and finish in April 08/2023. Fall sessions begin September and finish in November. Classes will run 10 consecutive Saturdays. Class times are 8 am to 5 pm with an hour for lunch. Some reading is required at home to prepare for Saturdays lessons.
Cost
The cost is $3,600.00 which includes registration, books & supplies. Cash & or checks accepted; $900 minimum deposit required. No credit card payments accepted at this time. You will need a long sleeve uniform with pants, rubber soled shoes & safety glasses. (We will discuss all of these details at first class). A 3-ring binder and pencils will also be necessary.
Program Offered at River City School of Dental Assisting:
Workbook: Essentials of Dental Assisting (Sixth Edition) By Debbie S. Robinson & Doni L. Bird, authors
Week 1: Introduction to Dentistry, Dental Assisting, Anatomy & Physiology. NOTE: Chapter 3, pages 20-40 will not be required.
(Chapters 1,2,4)
Clock Hours: 4 Lecture, 4 Lab
Week 2: Disease Transmission, Hazard Management, Disinfections & Sterilization, Clinical Dentistry, Moisture control
(Chapters 5-10)
Clock Hours: 4 Lecture, 4 Lab
Week 3: Dental Patient, Dental Examination
(Chapters 11-12)
Clock Hours: 3 Lecture, 5 Lab
Week 4: Medical Emergencies, Pain and Anxiety Control, Radiation Safety, Dental Radiology.
(Chapters 13-16)
Clock Hours: 3 Lecture, 5 Lab
Week 5: Preventative Care, Coronal Polishing, Instruments, Amalgam Fillings, Mid Term Exam
(Chapters 17-19)
Clock Hours: 3 Lecture, 5 Lab
Week 6: Restorative Materials and Procedures, Cements, Composite Fillings.
(Chapters 20-21)
Clock Hours: 3 Lecture, 5 Lab
Week 7: Impressions, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics.
(Chapters 22-29)
Clock Hours: 4 Lecture, 4 Lab
Week 8: Job Search, Written Radiology Exam, Instrument Identification Test
Clock Hours: 1 Lecture 7 Lab
Week 9: Course Review, Practical Testing #1 on Amalgam or Composite Fillings, Radiology Exam on a patient.
Clock Hours: 1 Lecture, 7 Lab
Week 10: Final Written Exam, Practical Test #2 on Crown preps or Extractions, Radiology Exams, and Graduation
Clock Hours: 1 Lecture, 7 Lab
