Certificate in Dental Assistant 

offered by San Francisco State University

The dental assisting profession and the history of dentistry

Dental anatomy and physiology

Tooth charting, tooth surfaces, and classification of restorations on a tooth

Parts of the jaw and areas of the mouth

Oral health and preventions of dental disease

Infection control in dentistry and occupational health and safety

Patient information and assessment

Foundation of clinical dentistry

Dental radiology

Single crown restoration, bridge, implant, partial denture and full denture

Dental equipment, accessories and the treatment room

Dental hand pieces and accessories

Dental cements and impression materials

Coding of radiology services and the use of ICD-10-CM codes

Assisting in comprehensive dental care

Dental administration and communication skills