CSDA Denver Location!! Azmat's video

This video is produced by Azmat, a current student at CSDA Oc 24t - Jan 2010. Enjoy the video and leave comment if you can and a thank you.

Yours

Mustapha

CSDA Denver Location!! updates

An interesting second and third week!!! Amazing to be part of the progressive learning in Dental Assisting.My classmates full of energy and interesting outlook is us the desire to stay put. The status of our class size still remain and we are loving it.

Week two (2), Infections Control.

This week we did some reviews and quiz, all went well. We covered chapter 5,6,7,8 and quiz for 5,6,7 and 8.

In these chapters we learned the causes of diseases in dental settings, how diseases are prevented and transmitted. Also we learned about OSHA,PPE, disinfection techniques, disinfectants, sterilization, barriers to protect the spread and infection of dental offices and operatory. Type of waste were defined and how waste can be treated and disposed.

On Thursday of week two was our clinical/practical application of Coronal polishing, charting each others teeth and Placing rubber dam.

Attached are some pictures and videos to show my classmates demonstrations in the clinical setting . In the background remember, Monica and Kelly are with us to lend fabulous hand. Our attachment and admiration to two instructors, kept growing week after week. At the end of each class, is like wow!! A real indication as how we are going to miss each other before the next class. This kind of excitement is keep us both and to count each other on our graduation day.

CSDA Denver Location!!

We the Students at CSDA Denver Location are having fun and experiential learning since the start of the program. Our class consist of 11 students, 3 guys and the rest girls!!! The atmosphere in our class is friendly and pretty much interesting as it is very diverse all from different works of life!!

The students are all determine and willing to learn to become dental assisting as a stepping stone in the growing industry of dentistry. There is a need for our services as Dental assisting and much more the opportunity to gain in such rewarding career.

The program is going smoothly and students are in the same page!!
Week One:
Was the the orientation to dentistry, we learned about the dental health teams, the organizations in dentistry, learning about tooth, the anatomy, the tooth types, surfaces, charting techniques. human dentition, numbering system , cavity classification and charting with symbol usable in examination of the tooth.

The lab work is quite interesting and fun.. . At first we all are nervous in some degree by opening your partners mouth for the first time. The issue of invading some ones space became more prevalence, but at the end we all laughed about it and it was a good experience.

Finally note, we are all grateful to have wonderful team of instructors, Monica and Kelly all phenomenal. They know the trade in Dental Assisting and their experience is impeccable. Precise explanation, confident in the delivering of the material, the lecture tone is excellent and overall we are all satisfied.

As the week goes, I will be posting feed backs from our classes with pictures and videos.

Proud to be a student of CSDA!!!(Colorado School Of Dental Assisting). Wish you all the best and readers if you are not a student of CSDA, I wish you can join!

Author
Mustapha

If I could... I'd do it again!!!

Colorado School of Dental Assisting (CSDA) was one of my greatest opportunities to fulfill my passion for dentistry. Within the accelerated program I was able to connect on a one on one basis with my instructors which helped tremendously with any questions or concerns I had. The instructors made class fun and interesting. Once the students learned most of the labs we collaborated together and helped each other with each project. We were also given the opportunity to have a hands on experience with all the instruments and get a feel for what it truly would be like working in a dental office. From my experience while attending CSDA I was excited to attend class every day and see what was next on the agenda. The instructors made it fun to learn about dentistry and made sure everyone was on the same page before moving forward. CSDA was definitely a great experience and if I could do it all over again I would. Who knows... maybe I'll just register again because it was so much fun!

Student
Shala Parker

New to this thing...

Hello! Well this is my first time to write on this. I am pretty excited since I love to talk. I will start off that we are the first class at the NSDA School in Plano, TX and we all love it. It has been a new beginning for all of us. From the time we walked in that door and knew nothing to the time now where we are talking about Oral Maxillary Surgey, we all feel so smart ( haha ). I have had a time of my life in this program , all the new material we learn to all the great people and instructors we have met. I have made some amazing friends.

We are almost getting closer and closer to our State RDA Test and it is so nerve-racking. We have formed a study group among the girls in the class, so I am sure we will all be studying super hard, the next few weeks!!! On Sunday we were doing mouth impressions and labs like crazy, it really feels like a true work day on lab days, so my job is going to be lots of fun, I am EXCITED!

Also our class has to start looking for externships :) exciting ? It is confusing where to start, but i think we will all do great!!!

Until Next Week :)

-MaRanda (Plano,TX)

We're back up

Sorry folks. We had a little break from our blog as Google changed their settings. But we've figured it out and we're back up. So keep checking our blog and follow real students' experiences as they go through our dental assisting program.
The Administration

Week Ten

Prosthodontics is the name of the game this week. If saving teeth is no longer a possibility, this is a word you will become familiar with. Dentures and implants. Feeling faint? Well, don't worry... we also learned CPR! We can revive you, just in time for the final exam (haha).

As a side note, I have been fortunate to have found a working interview at a general dentist's office and have also been invited back! It is incredible beyond words. Every patient is different, every case is different, I am in there hands-on and working side-by-side with some wonderful people that are patient and helpful. I enjoy every patient that sits before me and greatly respect my team and dentist. The time flies by, and I am excited to wake on the mornings I return to them. I hope everyone is as fortunate and as pumped as I am!

The final is around the corner. This is your last opportunity to ask any and all questions so please take it, if you have them to ask. Good luck all--you will do beautifully!

Carla Jordan

Week Nine

We're doing Perio, folks! We have new charting and a whole new respect for our gums! I can tell you from personal experience at my externship (perio office) that tissue and bone grafting is some amazing stuff. Anybody that is a patient or a team worker at a perio office now has a close relationship with floss! It is truly an incredible specialty to study and be apart of.

Another week down... keep your focus.

Carla Jordan

Week Eight

Hello all! By now everyone is starting externships, completing them, and some are finding working interviews and finding their place in the dental assisting field! In class we are learning about cements, liners, bases, crowns, bridges, and (as usual) all the many instruments and terminology to go with it. Things are moving quickly and there's plenty of information to soak up!

Go with the "flowable" and "cement" your place in a dental office! (corny, I know) Only a handful of weeks left!

Carla Jordan

Week Seven

Hello all! I want to meet Mr. Tofflemire and Mr. Hemostat... anybody else? Instruments everywhere, fast-paced procedures, and plenty of information was the name of the game this week. It's all good stuff, it's all fun stuff, and it makes me wish that it was more than 2 days a week. Good news is: it will be!

Pictures will be posted on next blog entry! Enjoy you're week!

Carla Jordan

Week Six

A big congratulations, everyone, on your mid-term! It was challenging and practical and, thanks to our terrific instructors, gave me more confidence heading into the second half of our education and training. One-on-ones were also appreciated, giving not only the students but also the instructors, a chance to discuss strengths, opportunities, concerns, and compliments. It is obvious that CSDA really cares about each student and their success!

Enough of the "mushy" stuff though--we don't have time! Here we go, right into restorative dental assisting. We'll be learning about the procedures for composite and amalgam fillings, and work our way into bridges and crowns. If you enjoy labwork as much as I do, these next few weeks you will be showing up early to class! Lectures and notetaking are going to be important still, so keep those ears open and your pencil ready to jot down those jewels of wisdom. As always, keep your focus and have a great time with it--I am!

Carla Jordan

Week Five

Hello everyone! We have learned about medical emergencies, anesthesia, and how to prepare an aspirating syringe. We have also completed all lab work and are ready for week six--the mid-term exam! This will not be for the faint of heart, folks. The questions will cover everything that we have learned so far, from terminology to instrument recognition, and charting to procedure and setup. Don't worry, we've been trained to ace this test! Your notes and all previous tests are your study materials, but don't forget you have classmates and instructors to help you through any questions you may have.

Our graduation is nearing quickly, so remember you must have an externship of at least eight hours in order to complete your requirements. Some of you have already found where this will take place--congratulations! Some of you may still be unsure of where to look--don't worry, here are some places you can look online:

Colorado Dental Association
Angieslist
Craigslist
DentalJobs.com
Metro Denver Dental Association

Also, you can talk to your current dentist. It's all about networking, so get yourself out there and make it happen! Best of luck everyone--

Carla Jordan

Week Four

Hello to you! This past week we have been learning radiology--and as you all know, this is a very important skill to master. FMX's, PID's, processing... CSDA is committed to making certain that we have this knowledge, and know it forward and back!

I do have one question for anyone out there that may know... How do you keep a patient from gagging? Seems a silly question with a simple enough answer. But when doing xrays, there's a good chance of hitting that reflex "button". And have you ever been to the dentist, had your mouth wide open while he works, and you are to breathe only through your nose the entire time? Try it... it's not easy! So let me know if you have the answer (because I don't see it in the book, my friend!)

Okay, there is another test coming up so prepare for that. Keep in mind, though, the mid-term exam is the following week!! So gather all your reviews and homework, previous tests, flash cards, class notes, and anything else you have and start studying as soon as you can for it. There is also a practice test in the back of your textbook, although it is covering more than we have learned yet, find the questions that you do know and answer those. Good luck and have a good week!

Carla Jordan

Denver South Class (Sun/Tues)

Everyone is welcome to post a class photo too!

Week Three

Okay everyone! Week three has brought on alot of information and hands-on lab work. I don't know about you, but I am having a blast with every bit of it! This week we learned about coronal polishings and flouride treatments, rubber dams, impressions and how to take them, how to make casts and houses for them, and also about sealants. Wow! Be proud of yourselves, because that is quite a bit and we've sailed through beautifully. And thank your instructors for all that they do--they are wonderful!

This week's homework and reviews are from Chapters 9, 10, 17, and 18. As always, if you have any questions, need clarification, or just want to review with someone, pull out that phone list and give someone a call. You can also post here if you prefer. Just remember your goal and be excited--it will be here sooner than you know!

Carla Jordan

Week Two

Hello again! This week we learned the essentials of dental assisting, infection control, sterilizing, coronal polishing and rubber dams. Oh, but that's not all! We have more terminology under our belts like pathogen, cariogenic, prophylaxis, and extrinsic. Ah, but the best part that everyone seems to enjoy is the hands-on lab work! It's quite satisfying to put our book knowledge to use on our assigned partner, or to be split into a group and help each other with a procedure or assignment.

Okay, just to review... Homework is due next class and there will be a small quiz again on Chapters 5,6,7,and 8. If you're not sure on something, pull out your instructor/student phone list and give someone a call! You want to be sure to know what's going on when you're in labs, so study up and be ready. Have a good week and see you next class!
Carla J. / May / S. Den

Week One

Hello and welcome to the Colorado School of Dental Assisting Facebook page! This blog is for everyone–new students, current students, former students, instructors, faculty, and anyone that may just be thinking of joining. Any and all feedback is welcome, including advice, ideas, job possibilities, homework help, and comments. Let’s get some basics started and review what has transpired in this last week at CSDA.
The dental assistant field must be booming and in great need, because CSDA has full classes running on both Saturday/Thursday and Sunday/Tuesday. Students donned their scrubs and comfortable shoes, with paper and pencils in hand, and were welcomed with smiles and donuts. Introductions were made around the room and, no doubt, many similarities linked each to another in some way. This is an accelerated course and there was anxious anticipation in the room to get started, so off we go!
We began with learning our dentistry forefathers (and mothers), touching on ethics, covering the members of our dental health team, and identifying our dental specialties. This was a great way to warm us up and to get comfortable with our instructors’ teaching styles. Then we go directly to the core reason why we enrolled... the tooth! Wow, who knew there was so much to learn about that little piece of bone? We have a new language to learn now, like periodontal ligament and interproximal, but that was to be expected. It will be exciting to know what your dentist is talking about when he tells his assistant that you have DL decay or an abcess that needs RCT and FGC (although, we certainly don’t want to hear that!). Admit it, everyone wants to be apart of a special club that has its own language.
When we returned on our second day, we learned about charting. The instructors have assured us that we will be charting in our sleep by the time they are done with us, but this is a good thing concerning our future in this field. We now know how many teeth are in our mouth, the names of our teeth, we understand distal, lingual, buccal, mesial, posterior and anterior, and abbreviations for all this and more. Soon, we will be asking family members to lean back in the recliner and say "aaaahh!" just so that we can show off our impressive knowledge and terminology.
There will be a test at the beginning of your next class on what we’ve learned, so study and review your little heart out, call your fellow students, your instructors, or Ben Krentz if you need any help. Everyone wants you to succeed, including yourself, so speak up with any questions you may have. This is going to be a wonderful step for your life, with so much potential to grow within the field of dentistry. Keep focused and have fun!
Carla Jordan / May / S. Den.

Almost Done

So our last day is almost here, sad to say because i loved the course and my teachers. But i am happy that i will hopefully get a job here soon. All my classes were fun especially when we did impressions and when we did prophys! This last Sunday we were able to bring in a patient. I brought in my sister. I took x-rays, impressions, did a prophy, and bleach trays for her. It was so much fun to get the chance to show off my new skills! I hope that the next class gets to have the same teachers as i had, they were so much fun. They were easy to talk to and felt more as a friend then a teacher. I feel like i learned so much from this course and i am glad that i decided to take it!


Adrienne Brewer

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