Date updated: 01/02/2014 Dental Assistants: Details of Subjects to be Studied Units Syllabus Subject General Subjects: 13.1 8 Integrative program to improve basic thinking and learning skills, in parallel with development of fluent communication in English as a second language. Comprehension of professional texts (terminology). Vocational English 13.1.1 6 Acquisition of basic knowledge in the field of psychology. Perceptual, social and personal aspects of behavior. 1. History, principles and basic terms in psychology. 2. Motivation, assertiveness. 3. Familiarity with basic terminology in behavioral science and making contact with the dental clinic. Staff of the dental clinic, behavioral profile of the dental assistant. 4. Introduction – basic terminology in psychology. 5. Fear, anxiety, pain of the anxious patient. 6. Doctor-patient relationship. 7. Role playing. Introduction to Psychology Principles of Behavioral Sciences 13.1.2 2 Familiarity with basic concepts of a computer and specific dental programs. Uses of the Computer 13.1.3 4 Management of a dental clinic in market conditions, acquisition of basic knowledge in clinic planning and selecting appropriate equipment. Casting light upon the range of practical problems that one is confronted with in a dental clinic in practical work. Learning the ability to deal with daily problems in maintaining the clinic and operating it. 1. Planning the dental clinic, computers in dentistry. 2. Principles of bookkeeping management for the dentist and dental hygienist. 3. Patient file, managing medical records and maintaining medical documentation. 4. Dental marketing. Principles of General Management and Practice Management 13.1.4 5 Familiarity with the dental laboratory, the main equipment in the laboratory, work techniques in the laboratory. Tour of a dental laboratory. 1. Restorations performed in the laboratory, acquisition of basic concepts in communication between the clinic (dentist + dental assistant) and the laboratory. 2. Temporary restorations – stages of work, types of materials. 3. Removable restorations, conveying data from the patient’s mouth to the laboratory, materials used for restoration. 4. Permanent restorations – as above. Concepts in Dental Technicianry 13.1.6
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Date updated: 01/02/2014
Dental Assistants: Details of Subjects to be Studied
Units Syllabus Subject
General
Subjects:
13.1
8 Integrative program to improve basic thinking and learning
skills, in parallel with development of fluent communication
in English as a second language. Comprehension of
professional texts (terminology).
Vocational
English
13.1.1
6 Acquisition of basic knowledge in the field of psychology.
Perceptual, social and personal aspects of behavior.
1. History, principles and basic terms in psychology.
2. Motivation, assertiveness.
3. Familiarity with basic terminology in behavioral science
and making contact with the dental clinic. Staff of the
dental clinic, behavioral profile of the dental assistant.
4. Introduction – basic terminology in psychology.
5. Fear, anxiety, pain of the anxious patient.
6. Doctor-patient relationship.
7. Role playing.
Introduction to
Psychology
Principles of
Behavioral
Sciences
13.1.2
2 Familiarity with basic concepts of a computer and specific
dental programs.
Uses of the
Computer
13.1.3
4 Management of a dental clinic in market conditions,
acquisition of basic knowledge in clinic planning and
selecting appropriate equipment. Casting light upon the
range of practical problems that one is confronted with in a
dental clinic in practical work. Learning the ability to deal
with daily problems in maintaining the clinic and operating it.
1. Planning the dental clinic, computers in dentistry.
2. Principles of bookkeeping management for the dentist
and dental hygienist.
3. Patient file, managing medical records and maintaining
medical documentation.
4. Dental marketing.
Principles of
General
Management
and Practice
Management
13.1.4
5 Familiarity with the dental laboratory, the main equipment in
the laboratory, work techniques in the laboratory. Tour of a
dental laboratory.
1. Restorations performed in the laboratory, acquisition of
basic concepts in communication between the clinic
(dentist + dental assistant) and the laboratory.
2. Temporary restorations – stages of work, types of
materials.
3. Removable restorations, conveying data from the
patient’s mouth to the laboratory, materials used for
restoration.
4. Permanent restorations – as above.
Concepts in
Dental
Technicianry
13.1.6
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Units Syllabus Subject
5. Restorations upon implants – as above.
6. Basic principles of working with acrylic, metals, (wax
mold) examples of rehabilitation work.
5 Familiarity with the dental unit, operation of the unit, dealing
with common minor malfunctions. Support system:
compressor and suction. Maintenance. Proper maintenance
of the water cooling system, autoclave.
Dental
Equipment and
Instrumentation
13.1.7
Pre-Medical
Basic Sciences:
13.2
5 Characteristics of life – the cell as the basic unit of life:
structure of the cell, compartmentalization and function.
Familiarity with the organism.
1. Biology – Introduction.
2. The cell – Structure and function:
3. Composition of the cell.
4. Cell membrane.
5. The hereditary material.
6. Cell division.
Introduction to
Biology
13.2.1
5 Familiarity with the types of bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Familiarity with the connection between the various
components of the bacteria and its environment and growth.
Familiarity with the mechanisms for causing damage to the
human body.
1. Prokaryotes: bacteria, viruses and fungi – structure and
function.
2. Metabolism.
3. Antibacterial medications: antibiotics – principles of
action.
Principles of
Microbiology
13.2.2
8 Familiarity with the basic principles of pharmacologic
science.
1. Names of medications.
2. Modes of administration and presentation of
medications.
3. Analgesic medications.
4. Antibiotic medications.
5. Anesthetic medications.
6. Reading labels.
7. Sedation.
8. Gas.
9. Tranquillizers.
Principles of
Pharmacology
13.2.3
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Units Syllabus Subject
Basic Medical
Sciences
13.3
5 1. Structure of Basic Tissues
2. Tissues – their roles and purpose.
3. Epithelium – types.
4. Regular connective tissue (loose and dense).
5. Bone, cartilage, hematopoietic tissue.
6. Muscle tissue.
7. Nerve structure.
Introduction to
General
Histology
13.3.1
10 1. Acquisition of knowledge about all the main systems of
the human body. Acquisition of knowledge about
general physiology and the physiology of the bodily
for children, extractions for adults, removal of sutures.
8. Roles of dental assistants, practice management:
9. Ordering dental materials.
10. Role of the dental hygienist.
11. Chart recording practice.
12. 4-handed work.
13. Correct suction.
Practical
Exercise and
Preparation for
Work in the
Clinic for Dental
Assistants
13.6.1
3 Familiarity with the instrumentation and equipment: dental
unit, compressor, suction, accessory instrumentation.
Exercising the initial disassembly, maintenance, dealing with
common minor malfunctions.
Dental
Equipment and
Instrumentation/
Maintenance
and Handling.
13.6.2
6 Exercising the taking of radiographs with an appropriate
phantom-doll. Exercising the development and arrangement
of radiographs. Panoramic, cephalometric, status, CT
imaging.
Radiology 13.6.3
6 I – Familiarity with disinfection and sterilization systems,
familiarity with the equipment and the appropriate materials.
II – Exercising disinfection and sterilization in the clinic itself,
use of disinfectants, equipment for sterilization and
disinfection.
Infection Control 13.6.4
4 Exercising in the computer laboratory – familiarity with Uses of the 13.6.5
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Units Syllabus Subject
Windows. Computer
Clinical Training 13.7
200 Placement and assisting in selected public and private
clinics. Observation and practical work alongside
experienced dentists and dental assistants. Preparation for
one’s own work after receiving the certificate.
Placement as a
dental assistant
in a range of
clinics.
13.7.1
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Preliminary Report for Inspection of Dental Assistants’ Course
Appendix 3.4.19.2
Date: _________________
Name of School: ______________________
Address: ____________________________
Telephone: ____________________
Fax: ____________
Email: ________________________________
1. Course Teaching Staff:
1.1. Name of Course Director: ______________________________________
Specialization:_____________ Senior lecturer in University: ____________
1.1.1 Holder of approval from the Director of the Dental Health Department
_______________________
1.2. Teachers in Non-Clinical Subjects:
Professional
Seniority
Academic
Degree
Diploma of
Education
Lecturer’s Name Subject
Vocational English
Psychology and
Behavioral Sciences
Uses of the Computer
Practice Management
Dental Technicianry
Dental Equipment and
Instrumentation
Introduction to Biology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Histology
Anatomy
Nutrition
First Aid
Embryology
Dental Morphology
Law and Ethics
Infection Control
(Disinfection and
Sterilization)
The report shall be filled in by the School, prior to receiving recognition of the course (prior to inspection, there is a different report), and sent to the District Dentist, and to the Dental Health Department, to