Dental school training courses in Anchorage, AK (public, in-house or online)

The Dental Assisting program prepares students to become skilled members of the dental health care team. Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team.

The duties of the dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs a wide range of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Some specific tasks dental assistants ma...

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This online program teaches the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice. This program includes instruction in dental terminology and anatomy, medical-records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant program prepares the student for a new career working in a dental office. Textbooks are included.

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This online program will teach you the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice. This program includes instruction in dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The program will prepare you for a new career in a dental office. Textbooks included.

I.Overview of the Dental Profession
A.Introduction to the Practice of Dentistry
B.The Dental Patient
C.Dental Practice
D.Employment Strategies
II.Dental Health and Disease
A.Oral Health and Preventative Techniques
B.Nutrition
C.Etiology of Dental Disease
III.Anatomy and Physiology
A.Basic Human Physiology
B.Head and Neck Anatomy
C.Embryology and Histology
D.Tooth Morphology
IV.Infection Control
A.Microbiology
B.Infection Control
C.Management of ...

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Enjoy the rewards of working with a dentist to create brighter smiles! This exciting Administrative Dental Assistant Online Program can help you start a new career. You’ll learn about patient care, as well as how to assist with dental administrative duties. Gain the edge by acquiring the essential skills you need to become an entry-level administrative dental assistant.

Learn to:

•Interact with patients and the dental team
•Obtain health histories and maintain patient recor...

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