A. Dental and oral anatomy, tooth identification and numbering system
B. Instrument nomenclature and identification for all aspects of General Dentistry
C. Dental terminology
D. Equipment operation, chair positioning, assistant equipment usage
E. Treatment options available, depending on oral conditions

A. Phone techniques and appointment book control
B. Billing: accounts receivable and accounts payable, collections
C. Filing insurance forms and pre-treatment estimates
D. Insurance terminology

A. Instrument transfer techniques, chair-side assisting and patient suctioning
B. Chair-side doctor-patient-assistant positioning
C. Tub and tray systems of instruments and materials
D. Familiarity and use of instruments and materials in assisting for:
   1. Operative Dentistry-amalgam and composite restorations
   2. Oral Surgery – instruments, procedures and post-op protocol
   3. Crown and Bridge – polyvinyl impression taking, temporary fabrication, cord packing,
hemostatic agents, introduction into various crown types
   4. Endodontics – instruments, medicaments and materials: how and why they are used
   5. Periodontics – disease origin and usual treatment methods
   6. Pedodontics – commonalty and differences in treating children vs. adult patients

A. X-ray theory and technique, use of Rinn© holders and other methods
B. Intraoral, bitewing, panoramic, and endodontic exposure methods
C. X-ray identification, interpretation, safety and precautions

A. Impression materials and practice in their uses: alginates, poly vinyl siloxane, etc.
B. Digital Scans using Itero scanner.
C. Model pouring and trimming

A. Introduction to various cements and liners used in dentistry
B. Practice mixing cements and liners

A. Sterilization theory and terminology, autoclave operation
B. Instrument and equipment sterilization / disinfection
C. Treatment room disinfection and asepsis techniques
D. Hand piece care and maintenance

A. Proper image, dress, resume, and how to prepare for the job interview itself
B. Difficult questions you may face – how to answer them
C. Do’s and don’ts during the interview, what to expect.