The Dental Nursing Diploma Program DNDP Established in 1993 At the College of Dentistry KSU

DNDP 2 yrs program organized on a yearly credit system

Number of graduated dentists demand for dental assistants

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

TO PRODUCE DENTAL ASSISTANTS Who work directly with the dentist in all aspects of the patient's treatment and care

Dental Assistants are extremely important members of the dental healthcare team

They are like the doctor's "second set of hands"

"I can't work without one"

DNDP Entry requirements High school diploma GPA 70% & Pass written + interview

DNDP Graduation Requirements University requirements 4 hrs Program requirements 21 hrs Total = 25 hrs

DNDP University requirements Islamic Culture : 1 Credit Arabic Language : 1 Credit Intensive English Language : 2 Credit _______ _______ 4 Credits

DNDP Program Requirements 21 Credits Specialization Courses ( Theory & Clinic )

Clinical Practice Place: In the clinics of the college Time : The later weeks of the 1 st yr & the whole of the 2 nd yr the whole of the 2 nd yr

Vocational Attachment 4 weeks training (signed certificate = S P) Place : MOH Clinics Or Equivalent Hospitals & Polyclinics Time : During summer vacation bw 1 st & 2 nd levels

DDA 101 Introduction to Dental Assisting 1 Credit 14 /1 hr lectures

Evaluation Continuous Evaluation 60% Final 40%

Continuous Evaluation a. Quizzes 10% b. Faculty Assessment 20% (4 assessment Tests) c. Midterm Exam 20% d. Project: 10% Personal hygiene kit

Final Written Exam 40%

DDA 101 Teaches you how Dental Assistants are extremely important members of the dental healthcare team

That is why the assistant must be a team player (the ability to deal physically, mentally, psychologically with other members) If you are not!!!!! >>>> think again

Dental Assistants work directly with the dentist in all aspects of the patient's treatment and care to perform fast, safe, and accurate work

Some of the many job responsibilities of a Dental Assistant:  Preparing the treatment room and patient for a variety of procedures

 Taking, developing and mounting x-rays

 Preparing and mixing dental materials to be used during treatment procedures

 Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control in the office

 A variety of laboratory procedures like making models of patient's teeth

Many other valuable and essential duties in the dental office

Now you have a Choice !!!! TO BE OR NOT TO BE

Vital Member Dental Assistant Vital Member Dental Assistant Well Educated = Academic knowledge & Well Trained = Experience + Practical Skills

Educated & Trained

Well Educated & Well Trained

DNDP will prepare you to be a member of the dental team you have to have the

Well Educated & Well Trained