Diagnostic

• Dental Examination

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Students will be familiarized with Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, and Orthodontics and some of the instruments common to the specialty fields.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Our instructors have experience in different specialties, such as oral surgery, office management, digital radiography, and the different software programs that are used in dentist offices

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Donna Blick is a Quad City native, having attended United Township High School, Black Hawk College, and Dental Assisting Technologies. She has been employed as a Registered Dental Assistant since 2007. She has received clinical training with Cerec, Invisalign, Sleep Solutions, and digital radiography. Donna has also received practice management training with The Levin Group. She has enjoyed participating in the Give Kids A Smile program. She looks forward to helping others learn skills for a rewarding and fulfilling career as a dental assistant

General

• Teeth Whitening
  In addition to assisting dentists during procedures such as cleanings, dental assistants also help with tasks such as x-rays, whitenings, and casting impressions. With so many different ways dental assistants are a part of a dental team, often no two days are the same.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  A Quad City native, Dr. Jackson graduated from United Township High School in East Moline. He then received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Jackson received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Southern Illinois University of Dental Medicine. He is an active member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Chemistry, American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and the Rock Island District Dental Society. Dr. Jackson also volunteers with Christina's Smile, a free dental clinic for needy children sponsored by the PGA Tour. Dr. Jackson practices with Dr. David E. Lemon, DDS in Moline. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Lemon strive for quality dentistry in a caring and modern atmosphere. Please visit them at www.ljdentistry.com
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Ronald Riggins, DMD graduated from Moline High School and received his B.A. in biology from the University of Iowa. He received his D.M.D from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and has completed a residency in general dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Rock Island District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Riggins currently serves as secretary of the Rock Island District Dental Society as well as on various committees in both the Rock Island District Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society. He also serves on several boards that support the community. He is currently the president of the Moline Public Schools Foundation. Dr. Riggins practices all aspects of general dentistry at his offices in Moline and Rock Island, IL. He enjoys skiing, boating, and time with his friends and family.