Dental Assisting Masterclass: Clinical Skills, Procedures &

Name: Dental Assisting Masterclass: Clinical Skills, Procedures &
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Learn dental procedures, radiographs, patient interaction, and real clinic workflows to start your dental assistant care

Created byDave King

Last updated 3/2026

English

What you'll learn

Describe dental assisting and its goal outcome.
Describe the different dental disciplines.
Describe the journey to becoming a Dentist and Dental Hygienist.
Describe the benefits of becoming a motivated and service-focused dental assistant.

Course content

5 sections • 23 lectures • 3h 26m total length

Introduction to Dental Assisting7:45
Lesson #1 includes an introductory discussion of what dental assisting is and some of what the dental assistant does on a day to day basis.
General Dentistry Overview11:28
This lesson is an introduction to general dentistry providing a broad overview of some of the many facets of dentistry and the dental office.
The Dental Team8:05
In lesson #3 we discuss the different members of the dental team and how they work together to achieve optimum patient health and happiness.
Foundations of Dental Assisting

Patient Advocacy7:05
In this lesson we dig into how a dental assistant acts not only as an advocate for the patient's health, but also as an ambassador for the dentist and dental office.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities11:20
Lesson #6 provides more of a detailed discussion of how the dental assistant interacts with patients and the doctor in fostering and supporting service centered treatment.
Patient Interaction15:30
In this lesson we jump into some of the common interactions that will take place between the various members of the dental team and touch briefly on what to do and not to do when things may not go right.
Radiographs16:22
Our first very information loaded lecture with details on the various types of radiographs and errors as well as some of the up and coming modalities in radiology like 3D imaging.
Patient Interaction & Communication

Common Dental Procedures9:48
In this lecture we start into an overview of the various different dental procedures that are commonly performed in the dental office.
Impressions (Techniques and Materials)9:46
Impressions, impressions, impressions! We discuss alginate, PVS, and digital impression techniques and rationales in this lecture.
Anesthesia8:42
Tooth Preparation10:44
Tooth preparation (drilling) is required to remove decay/caries and to facilitate restoration (fixing) the teeth. This lecture provides basics of the dental assistant's job relative to tooth preparation.
12 Direct Restoration5:27
Direct versus indirect restoration, that is the question...what indication is appropriate and when?
Indirect Restoration6:36
Direct versus indirect restoration, that is the question...what indication is appropriate and when?
Fixed Prosthetics5:42
In fixed prosthetics we dig into cemented/bonded restorations that are replacing missing teeth. Bridges mostly.
Removable Prosthetics4:29
Removable prosthetics provides us an ability to replace missing teeth with something that can be removed by the patient at will.

Oral Surgery8:19
This lecture will provide an introduction to what oral surgery is, when it is needed, and some of the techniques relative to how it is accomplished.
Endodontics11:59
In this lecture we will discover what root canals are for, and some of the basics of how they are accomplished as well as a brief discussion of the specialty that revolves around root canals.
Orthodontics9:20
Orthodontics, yes, everyone's favorite....straight teeth. In this lecture we cover some of the basics of clear aligner therapy and wire&bracket therapy.
Dental Implant Prosthetics6:56
In lecture #19 we will discuss some of the details around the restoring of dental implants.
Pediatrics5:22
Pediatrics is a unique specialty dealing exclusively with children. This corner of dentistry is often overlooked, but in this lecture we discuss some of the crucial reasons behind the need for preventative and interceptive dental care for the pediatric dental population.
Quiz: Dental Specialties

Hygiene12:28
This lecture discusses not only the dental hygienist, but the importance of dental hygiene and how it fits into the whole picture of the dental office.
Continuing Care5:14
In this lecture we discuss how ongoing continuing exam/evaluation coupled with dental cleanings and maintenance can set the stage for a lifetime of oral health.
Professional Development8:00
What is next for the Dental Assistant? What is next for you? We look a little bit into the future in this lesson. Thanks for studying with me!
Dental Assistant Professional Practice Assignment

Requirements

You should be a motivated, service-focused individual who is ready to learn more about dental assisting

Description

Most aspiring dental assistants don’t struggle because dentistry is difficult…
They struggle because they never get a clear, structured understanding of how a real dental clinic actually works.

This leads to confusion, low confidence, and missed opportunities in the field.

This course changes that.

This Dental Assisting Masterclass gives you a complete, step-by-step foundation to understand dental procedures, patient care, and clinic workflows — so you can confidently step into a real dental environment and know exactly what to do.

What You’ll Learn:

How dental clinics operate and how dental teams work together
Core dental assisting responsibilities and daily workflows
How to communicate professionally with patients and build trust
Key dental procedures including restorations, prosthetics, and oral surgery
Dental radiographs and essential clinical fundamentals
Real-world insights from clinical experience you can apply immediately

Why This Course Is Different:

Most beginner courses overload you with theory.

This course focuses on practical understanding + real-world application — helping you connect what you learn to what actually happens in a dental clinic.

You won’t just memorize terms…
You’ll understand the process, the purpose, and your role in it.

By the end of this course, you’ll have:

Clear understanding of dental assisting workflows
Confidence to support procedures effectively
Strong foundation to start or grow your dental career

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn more about dental assisting and how to excel as a dental assistant

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Introduction3 lectures • 27min

Patient Interactions4 lectures • 50min

Into the Dental Operatory8 lectures • 1hr 1min

Dental Specialties and Specialty Procedures5 lectures • 42min

Dental Hygiene, Continuing Care and Professional Development3 lectures • 26min

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