Online dental assistant course

The dental assistant course is designed to train professionals who can assist dentists with a wide range of tasks related to oral healthcare, diagnosis and treatment. This online course offers complete preparation for working effectively and safely in dental clinics and healthcare settings.

Throughout the course you will learn to handle and prepare dental materials and apply disinfection and sterilisation protocols, as well as gaining basic knowledge of pharmacology, anaesthesia and dental radiology. You will also specialise in areas such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics and oral surgery, among others.

The course is aimed at anyone interested in building a career in dentistry and is delivered 100% online, so you can study at your own pace from anywhere. Lasting 480 hours and offered at a competitive price of 480 euros, it is an accessible option for anyone who wants to train in a sector with strong demand for workers.

The programme offers comprehensive practical and theoretical training, with an up-to-date syllabus tailored to the needs of the healthcare and social care sector, making it ideal for anyone who wants to work as an assistant in dental clinics or oral health centres.

By the end of this course, students will be able to carry out specific tasks in dental clinics that help the practice run smoothly and ensure good patient care. The main objectives are to:

• Learn to disinfect, sterilise and prepare dental materials.
• Master the basic anatomy of the oral cavity and dental structures.
• Apply infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment in the surgery.
• Provide assistance with procedures involving anaesthesia, radiology and pharmacology in dentistry.
• Support treatments in restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery.
• Understand oral pathologies, periodontal diseases and treatment in paediatric dentistry.
• Apply ergonomic measures and respond to dental emergencies in the clinic.

Unit 1. The dental clinic: organisation and operation

Get to know the structure and working environment of a dental clinic, including its areas, resources and basic regulations.

Unit 2. The dental team and the role of the assistant

Discover the different professionals who make up the team and the key role the assistant plays in patient care and clinical support.

Unit 3. Anatomy of the oral cavity and teeth

Learn about the parts and features of the mouth and teeth so you can recognise the structures that matter in dentistry.

Unit 4. Infection control, disinfection and sterilisation

Study the protocols that ensure hygiene and safety and prevent infection in the dental environment.

Unit 5. Pharmacology in dentistry

Learn about the medicines used in dental treatment, including their indications and important precautions.

Unit 6. Anaesthesia and analgesia

Learn the basic principles of administering anaesthesia and managing pain during dental procedures.

Unit 7. Introduction to dental radiology

Become familiar with dental imaging techniques and their role in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Unit 8. Restorative dentistry

Study methods for treating and preserving the natural teeth while avoiding invasive procedures.

Unit 9. Endodontics

Learn about the procedures used to treat damaged or infected pulp tissue inside the tooth.

Unit 10. Dental prosthetics

Learn about making and fitting prostheses to replace missing teeth.

Unit 11. Oral pathology

Identify the main diseases and disorders that can affect the mouth and surrounding tissues.

Unit 12. Periodontal diseases

Study the conditions that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Unit 13. Oral surgery

Learn about basic surgical procedures and the support the assistant must provide during the operation.

Unit 14. Orthodontics

Learn about treatments that correct the position of the teeth to improve chewing function and appearance.

Unit 15. Paediatric dentistry

Specialise in the dental care and treatment of children, with their particular characteristics and needs.

Unit 16. Dental ergonomics and emergency care

Learn techniques for working safely and comfortably, and how to act in emergency situations in the clinic.

This dental assistant course prepares you to join the healthcare sector in a role supporting dentists in clinics and centres specialising in oral health. It is a career-focused course in a field with strong demand in Spain.

• Dental clinic assistant
• Assistant in dental surgeries
• Assistant in oral health practices
• Team member in orthodontic and oral surgery centres
• Support staff in paediatric dentistry units

Sectors and companies

• Private and public dental clinics
• Health centres and multidisciplinary healthcare centres
• Orthodontic and dental prosthetics practices
• Institutions specialising in children's oral health