Pathology and assisting with fillings

Course Duration: 90 minutes

Quickly enhance the skills of your dental assistant with this focused training program specializing in pathology and fillings. They will gain comprehensive knowledge about common oral pathologies, such as plaque, caries, and gingivitis, and develop the skills to effectively assist you at every stage of filling procedures, including anesthesia, isolation, preparation, filling, and polishing.

Additionally, they will gain broader insights into other dental treatments performed in the practice. With this specialized training, your assistant will be equipped to provide high-quality support, enabling you to focus fully on patient care while ensuring your practice runs smoothly.

Course Content:

• Pathology:
  • Plaque and tartar
  • Caries and gingivitis/periodontitis
  • Bone loss and tooth wear
• Fillings:
  • Materials and Anesthesia:
    • Topical anesthesia and anesthetics
    • Types of anesthesia and methods
    • Potential side effects/allergic reactions
  • Tooth isolation and preparation
  • Filling, occlusion checking, and polishing
  • Final results and evaluation
• Other Treatments:
  • Introduction to other common procedures such as root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures, periodontology, implantology, and orthodontics

What makes this course unique is that your assistant can develop these new skills independently and at their own convenience. The flexible e-learning module provides a practical introduction to all aspects of dental pathology and fillings. This means you won’t lose valuable time on lengthy on-the-job training. After just 90 minutes of audiovisual training, your assistant will be ready to assist with complex procedures, saving you days or even weeks of onboarding while making your practice more efficient and freeing up more time for patient care.