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Saturday Dental Assistant Course
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Become a Dental Assistant in Eleven Saturdays. Our course is unique in that it is the only one taught in an actual practicing dental office. You will learn the state-of-the-art methods in assisting. We have over twenty years’ experience in teaching students the art of dental assisting and constantly updating our course as techniques and the profession changes. Please click on the "Saturday DA Course Outline" button at top of the page for a more detailed description.
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09/08/2012
At 8 AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open

California Radiation Safety Course
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This is a two day course approved by the Dental Board of California. Certification allows you to operate dental radiographic equipment under the general supervision of a supervising dentist. The course is given on consecutive weekends. Please click on "View Available Schedules" to see actual class dates.
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08/18/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
09/01/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
12/22/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
01/05/2013
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open

Coronal Polishing Course
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All applicants for RDA licensure must submit evidence of having completed an approved coronal polishing course. This is a procedure limited to the removal of plaque and stains from exposed tooth surfaces, using an appropriate rotary instrument with a rubber cup, brush and a polishing agent under direct supervision. This is a two day course given on weekends. Please click on "View Available Schedules" to see actual class dates.
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08/25/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
09/08/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
12/08/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
12/22/2012
At 8 AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open

Pit and Fissure Sealant Course
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RDA's desiring to place Pit and Fissure Sealants, must complete a two day Board Approved Course. This course is approved and includes lecture, laboratory and all clinical practice required by the Dental Board of California. Students are required to have patients for this course and we will provide all details upon registration.
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DateLocationInstructorContact numberOpen/Closed
08/04/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
08/11/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
12/01/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
12/15/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open

8 Hour Infection Control Course
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This course is a Dental Board approved course which must be completed by Dental Assistants within one year of the date of employment and for RDA applicants who have not completed a Board approved program in Dental Assisting. This course is taught in conjunction with a 2 Hour California Dental Practice Act Course.
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DateLocationInstructorContact numberOpen/Closed
08/11/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open
12/29/2012
At 8AM
3025 McHenry Avenue, Suite N
Modesto, CA 95350
DAI Staff 209 527-0101 Open

Student Handbook

  DENTAL ASSISTING INSTITUTE'S INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY   We at Dental Assisting Institute are dedicated to preparing individuals to become qualified Dental Assistants. In striving to fulfill our goals and mission, Dental Assisting Institute has adopted the following objectives: •  Provide our students with the highest quality intensive short-term program in dental assisting. •  Provide a clean, high-tech facility to stimulate student's intellectual ability. •  Provide our students with the opportunity to work under the supervision of a skilled dentist and his/her highly skilled auxiliaries. •  Provide all variations of dental assisting to allow students to be versed in all aspects of dental assisting. •  Provide each student with ...

Course Outline

The following subjects are covered in depth from both a didactic and a practical clinical experience. The morning lecture is followed by an afternoon of clinical, hands on training in the operation of all the equipment, instrumentation, and materials used in our state-of-the-art practicing dental office. I. Dental Theory and Terminology A. Dental and oral anatomy, tooth numbering system B. Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry C. Dental Terminology D. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage II. Receptionist-Front Desk Office Management A. Phone techniques and appointment book control B. Billing and accounting systems C. Billing: accounts receivable and accounts payable, collections D. Filing insurance forms III. ...

Other Courses We Offer

  • Radiation Safety Course
  • Coronal Polishing Course
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • 8 Hour Infection Control Course