Per Class
Prepare for a career in dental assisting with training in procedures, terminology, infection control, and clinical practice.
The Dental Aide course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills, knowledge, and practices required for a successful career in dental assisting. Students will explore the educational and certification requirements for becoming a dental aide, as well as the key duties such as assisting during procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and managing patient records. The course covers important topics like infection control, patient care, and communication in a dental setting, emphasizing the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in the role. Students will learn dental terminology, head and neck anatomy, and how to identify common oral health conditions. Additionally, the course delves into microbiology, disease prevention, and maintaining cleanliness and safety according to CDC and OSHA guidelines. Proficiency in handling dental instruments, equipment, and materials is emphasized, along with basic laboratory procedures. The course also introduces specialty fields like oral surgery, orthodontics, and periodontics, and prepares students for administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, financial record management, and creating a welcoming office environment. This well-rounded program equips students with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in a dental aide role.
A parent portal is available to provide visibility into student grades, academic progress, and communications. Parents may also message teachers and the student’s advisor directly through the platform.
Includes a built-in study planner that schedules coursework based on the selected end date, with the ability to adjust and regenerate the plan at any time.
Direct access to a learning coach, with ongoing weekly progress monitoring and proactive outreach.
You can customize your learning experience to fit how you work best, whether you’re reading, writing, or studying. Built-in accessibility tools within the TextHelp toolbar support this flexibility, offering features such as text-to-speech, word prediction, and highlighting to assist with comprehension and content creation. These capabilities support a wide range of learning preferences, including students with unique needs, while remaining useful for all learners.
Direct access to the knowledge base and IT support for assistance with questions.
Per Student
EdisonLearnNow (ELN) offers self-paced, high-quality online courses for students looking to supplement their education. Whether you’re taking a course for credit recovery, acceleration, or enrichment, our flexible options help meet your needs.
All ELN courses are self-paced.
Students may take as long as needed to complete a course. If needed, we can align the course with a specific school schedule and adjust dates as the student progresses.
No prerequisites are required for any ELN course.
Yes! If you’d like a syllabus for a specific course, let us know, and we’ll be happy to provide it.
The process is simple:
All courses are asynchronous, meaning students may work independently with all-inclusive, self-contained courses. Our curriculum includes multiple learning tools to engage every kind of learner, including videos, visuals, and plenty of practice – especially in math courses! Our goal is to provide learning opportunities that meet the needs of students in any situation, meaning flexibility is core to what we do.
If your student would like to meet live with their teacher, they can always request a Personalized Live Session (PLI). PLIs give the student a chance to ask specific questions in a one-on-one format. We also have office hours for each subject daily, where a student may jump into a Zoom room with one of our full-time teachers.
Yes! Coordinating with your district is helpful for us; however, it is not required. We recommend that you reach out to your district prior to enrollment.
Some school districts already use EdisonLearning courses. If you’re currently enrolled in a district that uses Edison courses, contact your school’s advisory team to complete enrollment.
Every school has different policies regarding transfer credits. We recommend speaking with your school counselor to confirm before enrolling.
Pricing varies slightly by course. You can view course prices on our website here: edisonlearnow.com
At this time, we do not offer discounts or payment plans. We structure our courses as a one-time purchase that allows the student to work at their own pace, without ongoing fees or monthly charges.
Our support team is available to assist with any technical or enrollment-related issues. Contact the Student Success Coordinator Brynn Kelly at brynn.kelly@edisonvirtuallearning.com or our Helpdesk at online.support@edisonvirtuallearning.com. For academic support, our fantastic teachers are always available to answer questions! You can find their contact information in your eCourse.
