619.ACADEMYGet started on your dental assistant education with DA100: Dental Terminology and Proper Asepsis, the essential preliminary course offered in our Dental Assistant Program here at Howard Healthcare Academy. A required class in the Dental Assistant Course Curriculum, DA100 gives students an in-depth introduction to dental terminology and anatomy, dental specialties, health team members, HIPAA, and CPR. The course is led by our experienced dental educators and provides students with the foundation necessary for additional coursework and subsequent success in the dental assistant profession. Learn more about DA100: Dental Terminology and Proper Asepsis below, and start your enrollment in Howard Academy’s Dental Assistant Program today!
Learn Dental Anatomy Terms & Receive Instruction on Instrument Sterilization
Learning the basics of proper dental terminology and anatomy is essential in the dental assistant profession. To help students develop a thorough understanding of these subject areas, DA100 pays particular attention to the must-knows of dental offices and dental patients. Special emphasis is placed on anatomy, physiology, dental anatomy and histology, and the oral cavity. Students will leave the course with a comprehensive understanding of oral and maxillofacial features, a fundamental component of the dental assistant field.
In addition to its focus on dental anatomy, DA100 provides instruction and laboratory practice in basic chairside assisting and sterilization. Students learn about autoclaving, preparation for sterilization and disinfection, surface disinfection, sterilization of dental instruments, mechanical barriers, and infection control protocol. For a large portion of the course, these skills are taught and practiced in professional dental settings.
Develop Professional Skills with The Super Dentists
Aside from our experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, what separates Howard Academy’s Dental Assistant Program from other programs in the region is our partnership with one of the nation’s highest-rated dental institutions: The Super Dentists. With well over 20,000 patients served and several offices located across the greater San Diego area, The Super Dentists are one of Southern California’s premier providers of dental care for kids and adults. As a student enrolled in DA100, you get to work alongside these seasoned professionals.
The Dental Assistant Program at Howard Academy emphasizes real-world learning to teach prospective dental assistants invaluable skills that will translate immediately to professional settings. DA100 students will learn to implement skills in practice and get a feel for what it’s like to be a dental assistant by working in real dental offices alongside the successful dental professionals at The Super Dentists. As students move forward with their coursework, this exposure will be built upon, knowledge of the profession will be expanded, and real-world proficiency will be honed.
Augment Your Learning with Out-of-Class-Work
To help facilitate learning and ensure retention, DA100: Dental Terminology and Proper Asepsis gives students a healthy amount of out-of-class-work. This work includes reading and writing assignments, practice exercises, and practical application assignments and projects. Reviewing and practicing skills learned in DA100 is essential for building a foundation to successfully pursue additional coursework and your future career as a dental assistant.
Learn More and Enroll Today
Interested in learning more about the coursework and subject areas covered in DA100: Dental Terminology and Proper Asepsis? Contact our team here at Howard Academy to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives. Ready to enroll in our Dental Assistant Program? Click here to get started!
