Kalinga University Certificate in Dental Assistant course is a one-year program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful dental assistant. The program is divided into four semesters, each focusing on a different aspect of dental assisting. The first semester focuses on the basics of dental assisting, such as infection control, dental anatomy, and dental materials. The second semester focuses on dental office management, including scheduling, billing, and insurance processing. The third semester focuses on dental laboratory procedures, such as taking impressions, fabricating crowns, and making dentures. The fourth semester focuses on clinical dental assisting, including chairside assisting, taking x-rays, and assisting with dental procedures. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and become certified dental assistants.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	Rs. 1,50,000	Full Time	Private

Semester	Syllabus
Semester 1	Introduction to Dentistry, Dental Anatomy and Physiology, Dental Materials, Dental Radiology, Dental Laboratory Procedures, Dental Office Management
Semester 2	Dental Chairside Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Dental Emergencies, Dental Pharmacology, Oral Pathology, Dental Specialties

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Dental Materials
3. Dental Radiography
4. Dental Office Management
5. Dental Instruments and Equipment
6. Dental Charting
7. Dental Hygiene
8. Dental Laboratory Procedures
9. Dental Pharmacology
10. Dental Specialties
11. Oral Pathology
12. Oral Surgery
13. Orthodontics
14. Prosthodontics
15. Periodontics
16. Endodontics
17. Clinical Practice
18. Infection Control
19. Professional Ethics
20. Dental Emergencies