Program Description This program develops the skills you require to assist dentists using four-handed dentistry techniques.
As a dental assisting student, you will learn about dental procedures, including the instruments, materials, and equipment used for each. You will also learn how to prevent the transmission of disease/infection through infection control techniques, e.g. sterilization. You will also learn basic laboratory skills, e.g. pouring models. The program will also prepare you to work as an intra-oral assistant by developing skills to perform the following procedures:
Polishing of teeth Application of fluoride Exposing radiographs Placement and removal of dental dam Placement of sealants Taking impressions Placement of matrices and wedges Application of liners, bases, topical anesthetic, and desensitizing agents Removal of sutures Fabrication and delivery of whitening trays and mouth guards To broaden your skills and knowledge of business related procedures, you will study basic accounting, records maintenance, business correspondence, billings, and appointment control.
During the practicum, you will have the opportunity to work with dental students at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry and in a private general dental office, performing the skills you learned in the classroom, lab, and clinic.
The Notre Dame Campus program includes a practicum during which you will work with dental students at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Dentistry and in a general dental office.
