SECTION I The Profession of Dental Assisting: History of Dentistry, The Professional Dental Assistant, The Dental Health Care Team, Dental Ethics, Dentistry and the Law SECTION II Sciences in Dentistry: General Anatomy, General Physiology, Oral Embryology and Oral Histology, Head and Neck Anatomy, Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity, Overview of the Dentition, Tooth Morphology SECTION III. Patient Education and Oral Health Management: Dental Caries, Periodontal Diseases, Preventive Dentistry, Nutrition, Oral Pathology SECTION IV. Prevention of Disease Transmission: Microbiology, Disease Transmission and Infection Control, Principles and Techniques of Disinfection, Principles and Techniques of Sterilization SECTION V. Occupational Health and Safety: Regulatory and Advisory Agencies, Chemical Safety, Dental Unit Waterlines, Ergonomics SECTION VI. Patient Information and Assessment: The Patient Record, Determining the Patient's Health Status, Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, The Medically and Physically Compromised Patient, Principles of Pharmacology, Assisting in a Medical Emergency SECTION VII. Foundations of Clinical Dentistry: The Dental Office, Delivering Dental Care, Dental Hand Instruments, Dental Handpieces and Accessories, Moisture Control, Anesthesia and Pain Control in Dentistry SECTION VIII. Dental Radiography: Radiation Health and Safety, Production of X-Rays, Intraoral Radiography, Processing Radiographs, Extraoral and Digital Radiography SECTION IX. Dental Materials: Restorative and Esthetic Materials, Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems, Dental Cements, Impression Materials, Laboratory Materials and Procedures SECTION X. Comprehensive Dental Care: Restorative Dentistry, Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry, Fixed Prosthodontics, Provisional Coverage, Removable Prosthodontics, Dental Implants, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Coronal Polishing, Dental Sealants, Orthodontics SECTION XI: Dental Administration and Communication Skills: Communicating with Patients and Colleagues, Business Office Systems, Financial Management of the Dental Office, Marketing Your Skills
