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

The one-year Medical/Dental Receptionist certificate program trains students for entry level employment as a receptionist in medical and dental offices and outpatient settings. Coursework covers the basics in health care, medical terminology, administrative procedures, medical law & ethics, computer applications, and a medical receptionist externship.

The Dental Assistant program offers a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program provides educational and technical training to become skilled members of the dental health team. In the Fairbanks area, dental assistants are in high demand, opportunities are widespread, and working conditions are outstanding. The program is offered in a flexible, modular format so non-traditional as well as traditional students can complete the program.

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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