Abstract
The Dental Assistant-Nurse Upskilling Course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and clinical proficiency of dental assistants and nurses, enabling them to work effectively across all dental specialties. This comprehensive program focuses on providing participants with advanced techniques, practical experience, and interdisciplinary understanding to deliver exceptional patient care in various dental procedures.
Key areas of focus include infection control, sterilization protocols, chairside assistance, radiographic techniques, and patient management tailored to specialties such as orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. By fostering a deeper understanding of specialty-specific workflows, this course equips dental assistants and nurses to be indispensable members of a multidisciplinary dental care team.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Role Across Specialties
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt workflows and assist effectively in various dental specialties, including orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
- Enhance Clinical Skills
- Master chairside assistance techniques and specialty-specific instrument handling for advanced dental procedures.
- Ensure Safety and Sterilization
- Apply advanced infection control and sterilization practices in compliance with international standards to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Optimize Patient Care
- Manage patient interactions with empathy and professionalism, addressing their needs and concerns across a variety of dental treatments.
- Expand Radiographic Knowledge
- Perform and interpret dental radiographs accurately, while adhering to radiation safety guidelines.
- Collaborate in Multidisciplinary Teams
- Foster seamless collaboration with dentists and specialists to ensure efficient treatment delivery and improved patient outcomes.
Program:
- ENDODONTIC PROGRAM (5 Days)
- ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM (5 Days)
- PEDODONTIC PROGRAM (5 Days)
- PROSTHODONTIC PROGRAM (5 Days)
- RESTORATIVE PROGRAM (5 Days)
ORAL SURGERY PROGRAM (6 Days)