NDAEB Dental Assisting Course Work Report

National Dental Assisting Examining Board NDAEB Dental Assisting Course Work Report – Revised October 2024 - 4 - Anatomy of the Head and Neck  Identify and locate the bones of the head and describe their structure and function  Identify anatomical landmarks of the head  Identify and describe the parts of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), it’s movements and disorders  Identify the muscles of the face and oral cavity and describe their function  Identify and locate the salivary glands and ducts and describe their function  Identify and locate the sinuses  Identify and describe the innervations of the teeth and surrounding tissue of mandibular and maxillary arches  Identify and locate the lymph nodes of the head and neck and describe their functions Tooth Development and Eruption  Describe oral facial development including the teeth  Describe tooth eruption and exfoliation patterns Oral Pathology  Describe genetic, developmental and acquired anomalies/pathologies of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity  Describe the etiology and progression of hard and soft tissue lesions Microbiology  Describe and identify diseases related to micro-organisms including bacteria, spores, viruses, fungi, protozoa and prions  Describe the routes of disease transmission Pharmacology  Describe the effects and interactions of non-prescription, prescription and controlled drugs on patient care and safety issues  Explain the purpose and process of recording medications including dosages and frequency taken  Explain the indications for pre-medication prior to dental treatment  Interpret information regarding medications taken for medical conditions  Explain the clinical indications for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to invasive procedures List the title of course(s) taken in the Dental Sciences below. Course Title(s) Name of document where course is listed Year course completed For office use only 3. Clinical Support Procedures – Check () those topic areas covered in your course work () Principles of Asepsis  Explain the rationale for infection prevention procedures in the dental office  Explain approved methods for the prevention of disease transmission for patients and dental healthcare providers including:  standard infection control procedures  sanitation, disinfection, sterilization and storage  quality assurance protocols for instrument processing equipment and procedures in accordance with manufactures’ instructions  personal protection equipment  immunization

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