Penta Community College

Aim of the course

To train for the dental clinics a knowledgeable and competent chairside dental assistant.

REQUIREMENTS

UACE Ceriticate (a principal pass in Biology & Chemistry)
2 Passport Photos
Application letter
Pre-entry Exam
School reserves the right to accept or reject applications

FEES STRUCTURE

Registration: 90,000 ugx
Tuition: 2,250,000 ugx
Uniform: 156,000 ugx
BLS: 135,000 ugx
Attachment Fees: 135,000 ugx
Hepatitis B Vaccine: 30,000 ugx

Role of Dental Surgery Assistant(DSA’s)

Sterilization and infection control
Health care waste management
Setting the instruments for the various dental procedures
Management of the patients flow including ushering them into the surgery
Managing the patients records
Science/Manipulation of dental materials
Patients Education
Simple post-operative instructions
Charting for the operator
First Aid
Process Radiographs
Simple denture repair
Preparation of special Trays

Areas of Employment

Hospitals (Level3, 4 and 5)
Private Dental Clinics
Sales and Marketing of dental clinics/Equipments
Dental Practice Administration

Duration : 24 Months

Certificate : Yes

Total Fees: 2,796,000 ugx