NIMS University’s Certificate in Dental Assistant Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful dental assistant. The course covers topics such as dental anatomy, dental materials, dental instruments, dental office procedures, and patient care. It also provides students with hands-on experience in the dental office setting. The duration of the course is six months and it is offered both online and in-person. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to find employment in a variety of dental offices and clinics. With the right skills and knowledge, graduates of this program can look forward to a rewarding career in the dental field.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	$3,000	Online	Public

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
Semester 1	Dental Anatomy and Physiology	Structure and function of the teeth, oral cavity, and related structures; dental terminology; dental radiography; dental materials; dental instruments; dental laboratory procedures; dental office procedures; dental charting; dental insurance; dental ethics and jurisprudence.
Semester 2	Dental Assisting Procedures	Clinical dental assisting; dental office management; dental laboratory procedures; dental radiography; dental materials; dental instruments; dental charting; dental insurance; dental ethics and jurisprudence.
Semester 3	Dental Practice Management	Dental office management; dental laboratory procedures; dental radiography; dental materials; dental instruments; dental charting; dental insurance; dental ethics and jurisprudence.
Semester 4	Clinical Dental Assisting	Clinical dental assisting; dental office management; dental laboratory procedures; dental radiography; dental materials; dental instruments; dental charting; dental insurance; dental ethics and jurisprudence.

1. Oral Anatomy and Physiology
2. Dental Materials
3. Dental Radiography
4. Dental Office Management
5. Dental Instruments and Equipment
6. Dental Laboratory Procedures
7. Dental Charting
8. Dental Hygiene
9. Dental Emergencies
10. Dental Pharmacology
11. Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence
12. Oral Pathology
13. Oral Surgery
14. Oral Medicine
15. Oral Diagnosis
16. Oral Prosthetics
17. Dental Public Health