Welcome Future Dental Assistants!

About Maumee Valley Dental Assisting School

• State Board Approved : Reg. # 14-05-2045T

• State of the art facility

• Classes run from 8am to 5pm on Saturdays

• Our instructors are experienced dental professionals who have thousands of hours and years of experience!

What does a dental assistant do?

• Assist Doctors and hygienists• Make temporary crowns and

bridges• Sterilization• Room turnover• Make appointments• Take x-rays• Greet patients and take to

room• Review health histories and

medical records

What will I learn?

 • General introduction to terminology and equipment.  • dentistry, instrument transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia,

patient positioning, and handpiece maintenance.

• Radiology theory and practice of intraoral & extraoral x-ray techniques, x-ray safety and darkroom procedures.

 • Amalgam & composite materials, instruments, mixing, curing, tubs & trays

• Cements and liners, alginate impressions (upper arch), model pouring and trimming.

• Oral surgery & periodontal instruments and materials, sterilization procedures, alginate impressions (lower arch).

 • Crown & bridge instruments and materials, making temporary, restorations, and bite

registration. • Endodontic materials and instruments, orthodontics, job interview skills.

• Office Management, front desk operation, appointments, billing dental insurance, office management software, OSHA regulations as it applies to dental assisting.

• Pediatric Dentistry

What can I do once I complete this course?

• Dental Assistant• Dental Hygiene Assistant• Treatment Coordinator• Front Desk

Or continue on…• National Board Certified Dental

Assistant• EFDA• Hygienist

Why choose MVDAS?

• Dental assisting professionals will always be in demand.

• Students receive hands on training and will be prepared for work in any type of dental field.

• Classes run on Saturdays to accommodate your other activities and work schedule.

• Tuition includes all books and required classroom materials for your course and costs less than other courses.

• We give you the tools you need to succeed in a fun, fast paced world!