Course Offerings

Upon completing this course, both Dental Assistant I and Dental Assistant II professionals will be legally qualified to polish the coronal surfaces of teeth under the supervision of a licensed dentist, in accordance with the rules set by the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners. This course provides healthcare practitioners with a thorough understanding of dental stain formation, professional techniques for stain removal, and the careful attention needed to maintain tooth integrity during polishing. Instruction will include lectures, lab work, and clinical practice in coronal tooth polishing.

Per 21 NCAC 16H.0104, participants must provide proof of completing a 3-hour course in sterilization and infection control, a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies, and hold a current BLS CPR certification (see Dental Assisting National Board approved list below). Proof of these requirements is necessary for registration and should be emailed to [email protected].

American CPR Care Association
American CPR Training
American Emergency Response Training
American Environmental Health and Safety
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
American Safety and Health Institute
Canadian Red Cross
Emergency Care and Safety Institute
Emergency First Response
Emergency Medical Training Associates
Emergency University
EMS Safety Services
Medic First Aid
Medical Training Associates
National Safety Council (Green Cross)
Saudi Heart Association
Save a Heart of Utah