Dental Surgery Assistant Diploma
Due to the need for dentist assistants whether in public or private
sector, the institute prepared a complete program to serve this vital
sector. The said program is considered as main support for dentistry.
Fulfillment of the need for distinguished and qualified dentist
assistants. Provision of practical training on dentist assistant’s duties.
Use of modern technology and quality means in teeth disease.
The period of this program is 2½ years and half during which students
attend four sessions including some practical training within the institute
and in some clinics or hospitals. The final session is a practical session
during which students spend most of their time in direct work with dentists.
Governmental hospitals.
National hospitals.
Clinics.
Dentistry clinics and centers.
Dentist Assistant Subjects First Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title HOURS Actual
Accredited
Theory
Practical Clinical
Theory
Practical Clinical
English Language & Medical Terminology
10 3 0 10 1 0 Windows 98 and Computer Maintenance 1 3 0 1 1 0 MS Office 2000 + Internet 1 3 0 1 1 0 Islamic Culture 1 0 0 1 0 0 Orientation to Dental Care 2 3 0 2 1 0 Health and Safety 2 3 0 2 1 0 TOTAL 17 15 0 17 5 0 Second Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title HOURS Actual
Accredited
Theory
Practical Clinical
Theory
Practical Clinical
Dental Materials 2 3 0 2 1 0 Biomedical! Dental Science
2 3 0 2 1 0 Dental Assisting I 4 3 6 4 1 2 Dental Assisting I I 4 3 3 4 1 1 English 2 0 0 2 0 0 TOTAL
14 12 9 14 4 3 First Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title HOURS Actual
Accredited
Theory
Practical Clinical
Theory
Practical Clinical
Oral Radiography 2 3 3 2 1 1 Introduction to Dental Clinic Equipments
and Infection Control 2 6 0 2 2 0 Dental Assisting III 2 3 3 7 1 1 Business & Communication Skills 2 3 0 2 1 0 English Language 2 0 0 2 0 0 TOTAL 10 15 6 15 5 2 Second Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title HOURS Actual
Accredited
Theory
Practical Clinical
Theory
Practical Clinical
Clinical Procedures 0 0 36 0 0 12 English Language 2 0 0 2 0 0 TOTAL 2 0 36 2 1 12
The program includes, in addition to dentistry specialization subjects,
some other scientific subjects relating directly to the specialization
such as Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Safe Use of Teeth Tools; in addition
to some general subjects like English language and Computer.
Students who complete this program can find job in different medical
and health sectors to include:
