DENTAL OCCUPATIONS

PROGRAM PROFILE

This program offers exploration and training in all aspects of the dental profession and prepares students to work in a professional and competent manner with individuals of all ages. Students will be trained using state-of-the-art equipment in the Career Center's dental clinic and local dental offices and labs. where working side-by-side with dentists and dental professionals provides real world experience. Students completing this program may choose from a wide variety of entry-level positions including Chairside Assistant, Dental Receptionist, or Laboratory Technician. With additional education and experience, students may choose Certified or Registered Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist, Dentist, Certified Dental Technician, or Allied Health Instructor.    

COURSE CONTENT

• Dental Terminology
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Asepsis/Infection Control
• Chairside Assisting
• Dental Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Dental Laboratory Skills
• Dental Computer Skills
• Dental Office Management Software
• Office management Procedures
• Ethics and Legal Issues
• Office Management

RESOURCES

American Dental Assistants
www.dentalassistant.org

Dental Assisting National Board
www.danb.org

Organization for Safety & Asepsis
www.osap.org

American Dental Association
www.ada.org

Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov 

National HOSA Site