A COMPREHENSIVE 36 HOURS CERTIFIED CLINICAL PROGRAMME ON DENTAL

CHAIR-SIDE ASSISTANCE-FOUR-HANDED DENTISTRY

PROGRAMME DETAILS

AIM:

1. To produce skilled work force in the field of dental chair side assistance and enhance the
professional skill of dentist by four-handed dental practice
2. To teach dental chairside assisting and related office and laboratory procedures under direct
professional supervision.
Course description:
After the completion of the training program, the trainee will be able to

1. Receptionist - Front Desk Office Management

A. Phone techniques and appointment book control

B. Billing: accounts receivable and accounts payable, collection

2. Dental Theory and Terminology

A.Dental and oral anatomy, tooth identification and numbering system

B. Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry

C. Dental terminology

D. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage

E. Treatment options available, depending on oral conditions

3. Four-Handed Dental Assisting

A. Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side assisting and patient suctioning

B. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning

C. Tub and tray systems of instruments and materials

D. Familiarity and use of instruments and materials in assisting for:

 1. Operative Dentistry-amalgam and composite restorations

2. Oral Surgery - instruments, procedures and post-op protocal

3. Crown and Bridge - polyvinyl "gun type" impression taking, temporary fabrication, cord

packing, hemostatic agents, introduction into various crown types

4. Endodontics - instruments, medicaments and materials: how and why they are used

5. Periodontics - disease origin and usual treatment method

6. Pedodontics - commonalty and differences in treating children vs. adult patients

4. To know various x-ray techniques and assist in developing dental x-ray.

Precautions to prevent radiation hazards.

5. Impressions and Model Trimming

6. A. Impression materials and practice in their uses: alginates, poly vinyl siloxane, etc.

B. Model pouring and trimming along with splint fabrication.

7. Cements and Liners

A. Introduction to various cements and liners used in dentistry

B. Practice mixing cements and liners

8. Infection Control

A. Microbiology, Hazardous Waste, Infectious Waste and Bloodborne Pathogen training

B. Instrument and equipment sterilization / disinfection

C. Treatment room disinfection and asepsis techniques

D. Handpiece care and maintenance

9. To maintain cleanliness of dental clinic

10. To assist to manage and prepare patients

11. To provide pre/post –operative instructions

12. To provide first-aid services

13. To assist in dental emergencies

14. To communicate with others

COURSE STRUCTURE

DENTAL –CHAIR SIDE ASSISTANT

MODULES
S.NO TOPIC TOTAL THEORY PRACTICALS DEPARTMENT
TEACHING
HOURS
1 PRECAUTIONS 4 2 2 DEPARTMENT OF
,CLEANLINESS AND ORAL
WASTE DISPOSAL PATHOLOGY
2 DENTAL 10 3 7 DEPARTMENT OF
EQUIPMENT,INSTRUMENT ORTHO,PROSTHO
AND MATERIALS AND ODS
 PREPARATION OF
DENTAL
EQUIPMENT
 PREPARATION OF
DENTAL
INSTRUMENTS
 PREPARATION OF
DENTAL
MATERIALS
 MANIPULATION
OF DENTAL
MATERIALS
3 MANAGEMENT OF 2 2 DEPARTMENT OF
PATIENTS(RECORD ORAL MEDICINE
MAINTAINENNCE)
RADIOLOGY
4 PREPARATION OF 6 3 3 DEPARTMENT OF
PATIENTS, OMFS AND
STERILIZATION & PERIO
DISINFECTION, PRE AND
POST OPERATIVE
MAINTAINENCE
5 PREVENTIVE 2 2 DEPARTMENT OF
MAINTENANCE PHD
6 TOOTH NOMENCLATURE 3 3 ORAL
PATHOLOGY
7 CHILD MANAGEMENT 3 3 PAEDODONTICS
8 FIRST AID & EMERGENCY 3 3 OMFS
TREATMENT
9 LANGUAGE, 3 3 BDS STAFF
COMMUNICATION
TOTAL 36HRS
Course details:
Duration: 1 month ( 2classes/week; 6hrs /day)
Eligibility: 10th pass. Should possess adequate knowledge in English
Course fee: Free
Venue: VMSDC
Tentative month of starting: APRIL 2019
CREDENTIALS: QUICK PLACEMENT IN DENTAL CLINICS IN & AROUND SALEM
THROUGH IDA