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Diploma: Dental Chairside Assistant
Program Detail:
| Program
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Dental
Chairside Assistant
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Credential awarded
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Diploma |
| Duration
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32
Weeks
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| Course
Code
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5200
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| Schedule |
MON
¨C FRI
8:30-13:00 or 13:30-18:00
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Content
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- Preparation
of the working area
- Sterilization
of instruments
- Handing
Instruments to the dentist or hygienist
- Suctioning
the oral cavity
- Preparation of filling materials
- Expose,
process and mounting of radiographs and photographs as
specified by HARP
- Performance
of simple laboratory procedures
- Recording
data on patient¡¯s record or chart
- Patient
and community education on oral health
- Other
extra-oral duties as required by the dentist
- Holding
curing light
- Placement
and removal of articulating paper for occlusal
adjustment
- Supporting
the impression tray in the mouth
- Instruction
in care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances
- Holding
a surgical flap that has been prepared and reflected
by a dentist
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| Job
Career |
- Dental
Chairside Assistant
- HARP
Assistant
- CPR
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Overview
/ Career Prospects:
The work prospects of the Dental Chairside Assistant
are GOOD in the near future. The Employment growth rate will
likely to be above average because of a growing and aging
population that required more health services, Canadians with more
dental insurance coverage, and new technologies that improve
dental care. Demand may increase as more Canadians are likely to
request preventive dental care. Although the retirement rate will
likely be average, the number of retiring workers should
contribute to job openings.¡¡
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