Expanded Functions – Dental Assisting

Dental Assistants employed at different offices require training in various expanded functions, including:

• temporary crown restoration,
• coronal polish & pit fissure sealants,
• aiding in the administration of nitrous oxide, and
• use of a high speed handpiece.

Prospective students must be currently employed in a dental office. Learning will take place in both the classroom and lab. When class concludes, students will have the opportunity to complete practice and evaluation in their own clinic. Final testing will be scheduled with an independent dentist when clinic evaluations are completed. Please call 208-282-3372 for information on available classes.

Prerequisite: Students must have completed a Dental Assisting Fundamentals course successfully and have worked in a dental office for six months and 600 hours to be eligible for expanded functions courses. A letter from the employing dentist (on letterhead) must be submitted prior to the course, verifying the person is employed by the dental office and confirming the length of employment.

Accreditation:  Idaho Board of Dentistry, Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education

Program Highlights:

• Increased employability with additional skill sets.
• Meets individual needs. Students can sign up for individual courses or all courses.
• Convenience: Evening hours for classes held on campus.
• Dental offices can call to arrange onsite courses with a minimum number of students in the following counties: Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power.

 Prerequisites:

Per Idaho Board of Dentistry requirements, students are required to provide proof they have taken a DA Fundamentals course and proof of six months of employment in a dental office.  Proof must be provided at the time of registration. 

If planning on attending the Use of a High-Speed Handpiece to Remove Orthodontic Cement or Resin, you MUST work for an orthodontic office.