Intern Extern
Invitation

Intern Extern Invitation Letter

Dear Colleague,

My name is Eric Meyer; I am the supervising dentist for Fullerton Dental Assistant School. As a dentist I know the challenge doctors face to find qualified and reliable dental assistants. At Fullerton Dental Assistant School our goal is to produce the best dental assistants to join your team. Our program consists of 14 weeks of Lecture and Lab in the following Basic Supportive Dental Procedure and Continuing Education Dental Board approved courses. It includes CPR/BLS for healthcare provider (American Heart Association approved), 8-hour Infection Control, 2-hour Dental Practice Act, Radiation Health and Safety, and Coronal Polishing (all courses are California Dental Board approved). In addition to that our students needs to complete 200 internship hours training with a participating dentist.

The dental assistant students will be able to assist and may perform the following duties under the General Supervision of a licensed Dentist:

▪ Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist provided that these duties or procedures meet the definition of “basis supportive dental procedures”.

▪ Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the Dental assistant meets the requirements of Section 1656. As well as perform the following duties under the Direct Supervision of licensed Dentist:

▪ Apply nonaerosol and non caustic topical agents ▪ Apply topical fluoride

▪ Take intraoral impressions for all non prosthodontic appliances ▪ Take facebow transfer and bite registrations

▪ Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices ▪ Place, wedge, and remove matrices for restorative procedures

▪ Remove post-extraction dressing after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist

▪ Remove sutures after inspection of the site by the dentist

It is important to note that you will not be obligated to accept an intern for full 200 hours. You can utilize the intern at your discretion for as many 20 hours a week as you see fit. Becoming a preceptor is a great way to get an extra pair of hands around your office or help select a new team member.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Eric Meyer, DDS

Supervising Dentist

Office # (714) 882-5518

 

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