…assures an excellent employment outlook for the future.Since 2006 Dr. Melton has been teaching the basics of chair-side dental assisting in the Advanced Dental Assisting School in Drumright, Oklahoma.The class meets on twelve consecutive Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The morning includes class room lecture and testing. After a short lunch, furnished on the premises, the afternoon hands-on training is conducted in the clinical area of Drumright Dental Center. The latest equipment is available for the students to learn the fascinating field of chair side dental assisting.
At the completion of the twelve weeks, the students have learned the basics of dental terminology, four-handed chair side assisting, taking excellent dental x-rays, study model impressions, as well as learning the areas of oral surgery, pediatric dentistry and the other areas of day to day dentistry. The students are also coached on job interviews, telephone etiquette, preparing resumes and proper appearance and dressing for the job interview.
Dr. Melton has over 39 years of experience in dentistry and is able to explain what is expected from the dental assistant by the practicing dentist. Graduates from the Advanced Dental Assisting School, Alicia Sharp, CDA and April Vier, CDA assist with course instruction.
The course tuition includes all books, uniforms, all lunches served during the classes, CPR certification and a graduation ceremony for the student after the successful completion of the course.
The new class, starting soon, is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Financing of the tuition is available to those qualifying for the third party payer.
Anyone with interest in the next Dental Assisting course should call immediately as the class size is limited. Please call 918-352-3312 during regular business hours. The staff at Drumright Dental Center will answer any questions regarding the course. An information packet will be mailed, upon request, free of charge.
The school and curriculum is licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools, License number 6373.
