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10 E. State St., Lehi, UT 84043
801-766-3700
Dr. Terry Ferrell and our team believe in giving back to the community. Each year, students who complete the Assist to Succeed program will be eligible to apply for our “Assist to Succeed, Assist to Serve” Award. Two students will be awarded the scholarship to help pay for a dental humanitarian trip! For more information on our scholarship and humanitarian work and to learn more about enrolling in our dental assisting program in Lehi, Utah, please contact us today.
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General introduction to the exciting field of Dentistry, including your orientation to our clinic and dental terminology.
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Four-handed dentistry, instrumental transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia, patient positioning, handpiece maintenance, sealants and coronal polishing.
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Radiology theory and practice of intraoral and extraoral X-ray techniques, X-ray safety, darkroom procedures.
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Amalgam and composite materials, instruments, mixing, curing, tubs, trays.
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Cements and liners, alginate impressions (upper arch), model pouring and trimming, X-ray quiz.
CPR Training.
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Midterm exam. Oral surgery, periodontal instruments and materials, sterilization procedures, alginate impressions (lower arch).
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Crown and bridge instruments and materials, making temporary restorations, bite registration.
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Endodontic materials and instruments, orthodontics, job interview skills.
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Office management, front desk operation, appointments, billing dental insurance, office management software, OSHA regulations. Review and practice for final exam.
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Final exam and practical exam. Pediatric dentistry, final written exam, X-ray practical clinical exam. Graduation!
