High Int

Introduction to the Dental Assistants Course

In this introductory unit, the dental assistant greets a patient as he arrives for his appointment. The assistant checks the patient in, reviews his medical history, and updates the patient's information before the dentist arrives. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

Greeting & Check-In

In this scenario, the dental assistant provides chairside assistance to the dentist, handing her instruments, suctioning, and ensuring the patient is comfortable.  The assistant also provides postoperative instructions to the patient, including information on managing discomfort, dietary restrictions, and oral hygiene. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

Filling Procedure

The dental assistant now has the job of positioning the patient for X-rays and operating X-ray equipment to capture images as requested by the dentist. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

Taking X-Rays

In this unit, the dental assistant explains oral hygiene techniques, demonstrates proper brushing and flossing, and provides information on preventive care and treatment options. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

Educating a Patient on Oral Hygiene 

This mid-course assessment checks vocabulary and comprehension of the first four units in this English for Dental Assistants course. 

Mid-Course Assessment 

In this unit, the dentist teaches the dental assistant how to prepare a treatment room so that it is clean, organized, and equipped with all necessary supplies and equipment before each patient arrives. The dentist goes over the  strict protocols for sterilizing instruments, disinfecting surfaces, and maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the spread of infections. 

Preparing a Treatment Room

In this situation, a patient is experiencing sudden pain and the dental assistant assists in providing immediate care and contacting the dentist. The dental assistant ensures the patient is comfortable, addresses any concerns or anxieties he may have, and provides reassurance, support, and talks through pain management.

Helping a Patient in Pain

In this unit, the dental assistant makes impressions of a patient's teeth for a mouthguard. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

Making Impressions

In the final unit, the dental assistant provides assistance to the dentist throughout a teeth whitening treatment. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

Teeth Whitening Treatment

This final assessment checks vocabulary and comprehension of the last four units in this English for Dental Assistants course. 

Final Assessment 

This course is based around common scenarios that involve a dental assistant and a patient and/or dentist. Students learn important vocabulary and phrases that dental assistants need on the job. 

