Dental Careers (900 hours) is a two-year program where students are introduced to careers in dentistry, including dentist (general and specialist), dental hygienist, dental assistant (I and II), dental laboratory technician, and dental receptionist. Students practice and learn many of the skills utilized in these professions while attaining the skills necessary to become entry-level
dental assistants. Study includes infection control, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; anatomy and physiology; tooth morphology; oral histology; preventive dentistry; applied psychology; effective communication; office administration and management; use of dental software;
operative dentistry techniques; and dental materials/laboratory skills. Students in this program actively participate in the HOSA CTSO.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS:
Dental Hygienist, Dental Office Manager, Dental Receptionist, Dental Laboratory Technician, Dental Sales, Representative, Dentist and/or Dental Patient Coordinator

PROGRAM CONTENT:
• Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Which Enhances:
    • Personal Qualities & People Skills
    • Professional Knowledge & Skills
    • Technology Knowledge & Skills
• Examining All Aspects of An Industry
• Addressing Elements of Student Life
• Introducing Dentistry and the Dental Team
• Investigating Dental Ethics and the Law
• Examining Basic Dental-Related Anatomy and Physiology
• Describing Dental Anatomy
• Recording Patient Information and Assessment
• Examining Basic Dental-Related Anatomy and Physiology
• Recording Patient Information and Assessment
• Examining Preventative Dentistry and Nutrition
• Performing Administrative Functions
• Performing Infection-Control Techniques
• Managing Hazardous Chemicals and Waste