OVERVIEW

Professional Dental Terminology for the Dental Assistant and Hygienist is organized by Crest + Oral B for Dental Professionals.

Date Course Online: May 1, 2018
Last Revision Date: Apr 30, 2024
Course Expiration Date: Apr 29, 2027

Overview:
This course is designed to introduce dental assisting and hygiene students, and serve as a review to practicing assistants and hygienists, to the professional dental terminology that is utilized in dentistry. Case scenarios are used that represent various members of the dental team speaking with patients and other team members. The dialogue in these scenarios include the use of professional and lay terminology as applicable. At the completion of each case scenario, there is a question posed to the learner allowing the use of critical thinking skills. This course is an excellent resource for the classroom.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Identify the various dental professionals and their roles and responsibilities.
List the appropriate dental terminology associated with intraoral and extraoral structures, restorations, disease processes and oral care for the patient.
Explain to a patient the basic dental diseases, their appearance, basic causes, prevention and treatment.
Utilize appropriate professional dental terminology when addressing patient questions and concerns and speaking with other dental professionals.