Tooth Morphology For Dental Auxiliaries
January 7, 8, 9, 2009 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$250.00 tuition includes textbook.
Instructor: Dr. Brad Turner, DMD
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course provides didactic instruction and laboratory exercises for dental assistants and dental hygienists. It will provide students with a thorough understanding of the morphology (form) and physiology (function) of the primary and permanent dentitions and head and neck structures.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Identify and correctly utilize dental terminology>
- Explain the location, composition, structure and clinical importance of the tooth enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, periodontal ligament, bone, alveolar process and head and neck landmarks
- Identify each tooth and its landmarks
- Identify the dental arches, quadrants and occlusion
FOR THOSE APPLYING TO THE 2009 EFDA PROGRAM:
- Participation in this course does not guarantee acceptance into the 2009 EFDA Program, but it is a prerequisite.
- The final written exam and wax carvings of teeth will be used in the selection process for the 2009 EFDA Program.
- If you participate in this course and apply, but are not accepted to the 2009 EFDA course, you will not need to retake the course if you apply and are accepted into the 2010 EFDA course. However, you will need to repeat and pass the written and practical exam with a grade of 84% or higher. Cost to retake exam will be $75.00.
- If the applicant is accepted in 2009 EFDA Program, the price of this course will be deducted from the tuition.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION:
- Participant must be at least 18 years of age
- Participant must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Traditional Dental Assistants must be officially registered with the Board of Dental Examiners as a Traditional Dental Assistant for six months.
- All Participants must attach a copy of Vermont State Registration to the application or it will be returned.
TUITION ASSISTANCE:
- Income eligible students may receive tuition assistance through the VSAC Non-Degree Grant Program. Call 655-9602 for information.
- For more information, please call the SkillTech Office at (802) 879-5559
STUDENT INFORMATION:
- In the event school is closed due to bad weather, local radio stations will announce the closings. Cancelled classes will be made up at a convenient time.
- Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom areas. Water only.
- Cafeteria available for lunch on site.
- Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the building or on the school grounds.
- SkillTech reserves the right to change the dates, times or prices of classes due to instructor availability.
HOW TO ENROLL:
Register by mail using the attached form, bring the completed form to the SkillTech Office any weekday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., or register online at www.skilltech.org. Remember, registration is not complete until we receive:
- tuition payment of $250.00
- copy of your VT state registration
- completed application
If we do not receive the above information, we will assume you are not interested in the class and your space will be offered to the next applicant.
Refund: A $35.00 processing fee will be retained after January 2, 2008 for cancellation of course. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASS BEGINS.
Registration must be received by
January 1, 2009.
Enrollment is limited to twenty students. SkillTech reserves the right
to cancel the course if minimum number of students is not obtained.
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