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Expanded Duties w/ Coronal Polishing

Advance your scope of practice as a Dental Assistant. At DASA we don't just test you on what you already know — we teach the material from the ground up, so you leave genuinely prepared to perform these procedures in the operatory.

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We teach the material

Unlike programs that expect you to arrive already knowing the content, DASA walks you through every topic from the ground up — lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice.

Dental-focused educators

Our instructors are experienced dental professionals who understand the real-world clinical environment where you'll be applying these skills.

Built for working assistants

Course sessions are designed around the schedules of working dental assistants — structured, efficient, and respectful of your time.

Review eligibility requirements

Admissions will help you review the current training and eligibility requirements that may apply to expanded duties.

What makes DASA different

We teach the material — you don't have to walk in already knowing it.

Many Expanded Duties programs treat the course as a competency check, assuming dental assistants already know the clinical content. DASA takes a different approach: our instructors deliver structured instruction on every topic — anatomy, technique, patient safety, and documentation — before students are ever asked to demonstrate a skill. Whether you're new to these procedures or refreshing your knowledge, you'll receive the same thorough, supportive education DASA students rely on.

Curriculum

What the course covers

Review current course requirements and eligibility information with the school before enrolling.

Expanded Duties

Procedures dental assistants are authorized to perform under the Georgia Dental Practice Act when properly certified.

Pit and fissure sealants
Coronal polishing
Topical fluoride application
Topical anesthetic application
Taking alginate impressions
Fabricating custom trays
Placing and removing rubber dams
Placing and removing periodontal dressings
Removing sutures
Monitoring nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia

Coronal Polishing

A standalone certification authorizing dental assistants to remove soft deposits and stain from tooth surfaces.

Anatomy and physiology of the periodontium
Calculus and stain identification
Polishing agents and selection criteria
Instrument technique and angulation
Contraindications to polishing
Documentation and patient education

Requirements

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility requirements can change. Before enrolling, confirm the current requirements with DASA and the applicable Georgia licensing authority.

Expanded Duties eligibility

To attend the Expanded Duties program, the Dental Assistant must meet one of the following:

1Hold current certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
2Meet applicable education or experience prerequisites; contact the school to confirm current requirements
3Have been employed as a chairside assistant by a licensed dentist for a continuous six (6) month period within the previous three (3) years

Coronal Polishing eligibility

To attend Coronal Polishing, the Dental Assistant must meet all of the following:

Have at least one year of prior chairside experience, or be a graduate of an approved dental assisting program
Hold a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof
Provide proof of current CPR certification

Note: Space is limited. Registration closes when capacity is reached or one month (30 days) prior to the course date — whichever comes first.

Tuition

Course pricing

DASA graduates receive an alumni discount in recognition of being part of our school community. Request information and our team will walk you through enrollment and payment.

DASA Alumni

A special rate for graduates of the Dental Assistant School of Atlanta's core program.

$500full tuition

Proof of DASA graduation required at enrollment

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Non-Alumni

Open to any eligible certified dental assistant regardless of where you completed your training.

$595full tuition

Eligibility documentation required at enrollment

Request Info — Non-Alumni RateUnsure if you qualify? Contact us before registering — we're happy to review your background and confirm eligibility. It's always better to check first than to find out at the door.

Ready to expand your scope of practice?

To enroll, check your eligibility, or ask any question about the Expanded Duties course, reach out to the DASA team today.

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