Specialty areas include endodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. Basic theoretical concepts in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and nutrition, as they relate to dental care and its delivery. Emphasis on emergencies and special patients. Dental specialty areas include periodontics and endodontics. Pharmacology and pain control including general anesthesia and local anesthetics.
Lab includes experiences on mannequins and patients.
Includes laboratory experiences as well as clinical application. Certified Dental Assisting is a new career option recently created by the New York State Legislature. For the first time in the history of dental assisting in New York State, dental assistants have been given specifications for duties to be performed, and educational requirements, to become certified. Jobs Men and women will find certified dental assisting employment opportunities in private practice dental offices as well as in dental clinics. Certified Dental Assisting graduates may also pursue a career in dental hygiene.