Dental Assistant Observation Track
Firsthand exposure to live-patient implant dentistry for dental assistants who want to expand their knowledge, develop greater confidence, and better understand their role in implant surgery.
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What you will take home
By the end of the program, dental assistants will be able to:
- Understand the different phases of implant treatment, from patient assessment and treatment planning to surgery, restoration, and postoperative care.
- Recognize the dental assistant's role and responsibilities throughout the implant treatment process.
- Understand the principles of surgical asepsis, sterile techniques, surgical gowning, gloving, and infection control.
- Identify common implant surgical instruments, equipment, and materials and understand their purpose during surgical procedures.
- Observe the surgical workflow and understand how effective anticipation, preparation, and coordination support the implant surgical team.
- Understand the clinical considerations involved in implant placement, immediate implant placement, bone grafting, and other procedures relevant to the specific externship.
- Gain insight into the prosthetic phase of implant treatment, including provisional and definitive restorations (this is limited to the All-on-4® surgical externship).
- Understand the importance of postoperative instructions, patient communication, and follow-up care.
- Recognize potential implant complications and understand the importance of prevention, early identification, and appropriate clinical management.
- Understand the principles of implant hygiene, maintenance, and long-term patient care.
What the program covers
The Dental Assistant Observation Track offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to live-patient implant dentistry in an immersive clinical learning environment.
Designed for dental assistants who want to expand their knowledge, develop greater confidence, and better understand their role in implant surgery, this program provides an opportunity to observe experienced faculty and participating clinicians throughout the surgical and restorative process.
Dental assistants will gain valuable insight into the clinical workflow of implant dentistry, including patient preparation, surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, infection control, and the coordination required for successful implant procedures.
Through direct observation of live-patient surgeries and faculty-guided discussions, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of surgical procedures, the use of implant instruments and equipment, and the dental assistant's role in supporting the surgical team before, during, and after treatment.
The All-on-4 program also explores the principles of implant prosthetics, provisional and definitive restorations, postoperative patient care, and the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and long-term implant maintenance protocols.
This is an observation-only clinical experience. Dental assistants will gain meaningful clinical exposure by observing real-world procedures, learning from experienced faculty, and developing a better understanding of how to support implant treatment in their own dental practices.
Whether you are new to implant dentistry or looking to strengthen your existing clinical experience, this externship offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and become a more confident and effective member of the implant dental team.
Observation only. Observers will not perform surgery or directly participate in patient treatment.
Key details
- Who it is for: Dental assistants
- Location: Rosarito, Mexico
A certificate that counts
Completion of the track earns a 48 CE certificate.
California Implant Institute is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. Nationally Approved from 8/1/2022 to 7/31/2028. Provider ID 108066.
ClinicalInstructors
Over the years, I've had the good fortune to attend implant-related CE courses given by some of the most gifted implant experts of our time. In that group of world-class mentors, I include Dr. Louie Al Faraje, who demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the didactic elements, yet focuses on the practical aspects of implantology, giving us information we need to help in making daily clinical decisions. He provides a top-quality venue, excellent organization of materials, and a refreshing humility, which encourages attendees to ask questions, and gives them the confidence to extend the range of services they offer to their patients.
The dental assistant track is priced separately from the doctor tracks.
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