• Science & Health Career Pathway

    DENTAL OCCUPATIONS

    Teacher: Cynthia Midgett

    CIP Code: 51.0601

  • What is it?

    This program will prepare students to
    function as an integral member of a dental
    health team by developing the skills necessary
    for an entry-level position as a dental assistant,
    orthodontic assistant, clinical assistant, dental
    laboratory technician, or dental receptionist.


    What will I do?

    Dental science instruction will include content in
    dental materials, dental radiology, oral anatomy
    and pathology, and therapeutics. Clinical
    science instruction will emphasize principles of
    office management, chairside assisting,
    sterilization procedures, dental emergencies, and
    legal and ethical aspects of dental practice.
    Clinical education is also an integral part of the
    program, designed to perfect students’
    competence in performing dental assisting
    functions.

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    Dental Hygienist
    Expanded Function
    Dental Assistant
    Certified Dental Assistant
    Certified Orthodontic Assistant
    Front Desk Office Coordinator
    Treatment Coordinator
    Dentist
    Orthodontist
    Periodontist
    Oral Surgeon
    Laboratory Technician Dentist

  • COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS

    Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

    National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)

    AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

    Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
    DANB Infection Control
    DANB National Entry Level Dental Assistant
    DANB Radiation Health and Safety
    OSHA Career Safe Healthcare Provider
    OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

    PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS

    Effective written and oral communication skills
    Finger dexterity | Hand-eye coordination | Accurate vision
    Read and interpret technical material at grade level
    Biology fundamentals
    Interpersonal skills | Social perceptiveness