This course serves as an introduction to the basics of dental assisting.

Some examples of the DATS course learning objectives consist of the principles and techniques of the following:

• Patient reception

• Taking patient vital signs and reviewing their medical history

• Dental materials and instrumentsThe importance of sterilization and infection control

• Oral hygiene and preventive care instruction

• RadiologyTaking dental impressions

• ChartingComputer entry of patient data

• Teeth identification: primary and permanent dentition

• OSHA regulations

• CPR training

• Dental Anatomy & Physiology

The DATS students have the opportunity to perform their internship at a dental office of their choice or with one of our partnered dental offices.