Academic Calendar 2021

ORTHO 1 – Introduction to Orthodontics I

• Practice of orthodontics
• Role of an orthodontic assistant
• Advanced dental anatomy

ORTHO 2 – Introduction to Orthodontics II

• Abnormalities of teeth and malocclusions
• Common orthodontic problems
• Instrument overview

ORTHO 3 -Introduction to Assisting in Orthodontics I

• Orthodontic assistant duties
• Orthodontic procedures
• Orthodontic instruments

ORTHO 4 – Introduction to Assisting in Orthodontics II

• Orthodontic instruments cont.
• Chair setup
• Procedure tray setup

ORTHO 5 – Intermediate Assisting in Orthodontics I

• Consultation and records
• Photography

ORTHO 6 – Intermediate Assisting in Orthodontics II

• Record taking 
• Radiographs
• Consultation appointments

ORTHO 7 – Intermediate Assisting in Orthodontics III

• Orthodontic appliances and procedures
• Fixed appliances
• Removable appliances

ORTHO 8 – Advanced Assisting in Orthodontics I

• Application of separators
• Bonding and banding
• Adjustments and de-bonds

ORTHO 9 – Advanced Assisting in Orthodontics II

• Patient teaching
• Oral hygiene instructions
• Appliances instructions

ORTHO 10 – Advanced Assisting in Orthodontics III

• Patient teaching cont.
• Appliances instructions
• Internship requirements

INSTITUTIONAL DISCLOSURES

1. The number of students who were admitted to the Dental Assisting Program as of July 1 of this reporting period: 12
2. The number of students who were admitted to the Orthodontic Assisting Program as of July 1 of this reporting period: 28
3. The number of additional students who were admitted in the Dental/Orthodontic Assisting Programs during the next 12 months and classified in one of the following categories: a) Dental Assisting Program, new starts: 12. Orthodontic Assisting Program, new starts: 28. b) Re-enrollments: 0. c) Transfers into the program from other programs at the school: 0.
4. The total number of students admitted in the Dental Assisting Program during the 12-month reporting period: 12.  The total number of students admitted in the Orthodontic Assisting Program during the 12-month reporting period: 28.
5. The number of students enrolled in the programs during the 12-month reporting period who: a) Transferred out of the program or course and into another program or course at the school: 0. b) Completed or graduated from the Dental Assisting program: 11. Completed or graduated from the Orthodontic Assisting program: 26. c) Withdrew from school: 3. d) Are still enrolled in the Dental Assisting program: 0. Are still enrolled in the Orthodontic Assisting program: 0.
6. The number of students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program who were: a) Placed in their field of study: 6. b) Placed in a related field: 5. c) Placed out of the field: 0  . d) Not available for placement due to personal reasons: 0. e) Not employed: 0.   The number of students enrolled in the Orthodontic Assisting Program who were: a) Placed in their field of study: 12. b) Placed in a related field: 7. c) Placed out of the field: 1. d) Not available for placement due to personal reasons: 6. e) Not employed: 0.
7. The  number of students who took a State licensing examination or professional certification examination, if any, during the reporting period: 0
8. The  number of students who took and passed a State licensing examination or professional certification examination, if any, during the reporting period: 0
9. The number of graduates who obtained employment in the field who did not use the school’s placement assistance during the reporting period: 18.
10. The average starting salary for all school graduates employed during the reporting period: a) Dental Assisting graduates: $16.50/hr. b)Orthodontic Assisting graduates: $16.50/hr.

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