Tamil Nadu Open University Certificate in Dental Assistant course is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become a successful dental assistant. This course covers all the aspects of dental assisting, including dental anatomy, dental materials, dental procedures, dental radiography, dental office management, and patient care. The course also provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to assist dentists in providing quality dental care to patients. The course also provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of dental laboratory procedures, dental office management, and patient education.

Course Duration	Course Fees	Mode of Study	Institute Type
1 year	Rs. 5,000	Distance Learning	Open University

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
Semester 1	Introduction to Dental Science	Introduction to Dentistry, Dental Anatomy, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, Dental Instruments, Dental Office Management
Semester 2	Dental Clinical Procedures	Dental Charting, Dental Prophylaxis, Dental Restorations, Dental Extractions, Dental Impressions, Dental Laboratory Procedures, Dental Emergencies
Semester 3	Dental Specialties	Endodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry
Semester 4	Dental Practice Management	Dental Practice Management, Dental Insurance, Dental Billing, Dental Records, Dental Ethics, Dental Law, Dental Marketing

1. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
2. Dental Materials and Equipment
3. Dental Radiography
4. Dental Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry
5. Dental Office Management
6. Dental Chairside Assisting
7. Dental Laboratory Assisting
8. Dental Specialties
9. Oral Pathology
10. Oral Medicine
11. Oral Surgery
12. Orthodontics
13. Prosthodontics
14. Endodontics
15. Periodontics
16. Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence
17. Dental Public Health