Our Courses

Sterilization Techniques will teach the students how to prepare a room between patients as well as sterilize instruments after a procedure. They will learn how to disinfect equipment, which items are to be discarded and how to properly run the autoclave for sterilizing instruments.

The student will learn how to take a legible X-ray for the dentist to diagnose decay. A dummy head "Dexter" is provided for practice. Students will learn how X-ray machines work, how to use digital sensors to take X-rays, and how to properly protect the patient and themselves from exposure to radiation. 

Dental Assisting Skills will teach the student how to assist the dentist during dental procedures. They will learn how to properly use the high and low speed suction, rinse and dry the tooth being worked on, properly passing of instruments and what is expected of them as a Dental Assistant.

Students will learn what is normal and abnormal in the human oral cavity. Features of the normal oral cavity include the number of teeth, their features including salivary glands, tongue, cheeks, and other features. The class will also learn about irregularities in the oral cavity.

The student will learn how disease is passed from one person to another and ways to prevent passing germs from patient to patient and how to protect themselves from acquiring contagious diseases in the dental office.

Almost all dental offices use computers for charting and note taking. The students will learn about the most common software dental offices use. They will learn the basics of the two most common software used, Dentrix and Eaglesoft.

The student will learn proper ways to brush and floss, how to prevent periodontal disease and decay. They will learn how diet affects dental health.

The student will learn how to take several types of impressions. These include impressions for bleaching trays, crowns, temporary crowns and bridges, and permanent crowns and bridges.

The student will learn to make temporary crowns to continue working with the patient independently once the dentist has completed prepping the tooth for a crown. They will learn how to make a crown from impressions. They will also learn how to make a temporary bridge.

The student will learn proper selection for choosing the correct impression trays for bleaching tray impressions. They will also learn how to pour up a model for a bleaching tray, how to make the actual tray, how to fit the tray to the patient, and how to adjust the tray to allow for a better fit.

Medical Emergencies (CPR)The student will learn what to do in the event of some of the most common medical emergencies and how to handle them. Some of these include fainting, seizures, diabetic insulin shock, obstructed airway and stroke. Students will also learn CPR by a qualified instructor and receive their CPR Certification as required by The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

The student will learn about OSHA, and how to protect themselves on the job, the roles and responsibilities of the CDC, medical waste management, and personal protective equipment.

The student will learn the laws in Texas as it pertains to Dental Assistants.

The students will learn about the many different materials used in the dental office such as cements, different types of impression materials, materials for crowns and bridges, bonding agents, composite materials, sealants, and etchants.

The student will learn how to assist during a root canal procedure, the set up for the procedure, how to take an X-ray on a tooth having a root canal. 

The student will learn the procedure and set up for doing composite and amalgam fillings. They will learn which instruments are needed and the order in which they are used.

The student will learn what constitutes an emergency visit in the dental office, how frequently they occur and what procedures are first done once the patient arrives.

Students will learn how to put together a professional resume, how to dress for interviews, questions to expect and also what to expect on a working interview. 

Students will learn how to assist during oral surgery in the dental office, proper set up, instruments needed and self-care for the patient afterwards.

80 hours of Dental Assisting externship is necessary for the student to receive hands-on experience working with actual patients in a dental office. WYNN Dental Assistant Academy has approved local dental offices to participate with student externships. After the student has completed their 10th week of class, a dental office will be matched to the student to begin participating in their externship. It is recommended that 8 hours be completed in a day for 5 days a week for 2 weeks. This will give the student an idea of what to expect during an actual work day. The externship must be completed before receiving a Certificate of Completion.