DENTAL ASSISTANT
Instructor: Mary Sue Curran
Course
Description
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the dental field, the Dental Assistant course is the ideal one for you. This particular program prepares the student to become an effective part of a dental team. The education received by the student prepares him/her to effectively perform chairside assistance as well as all phases of office procedures.
The Dental Assistant program can be a stepping stone into other dental professions such as: Dental Hygiene, Dental Laboratory Technician, and Specialty Assistant.
Prerequisites: Applied Math, Science, Communications
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SOPHOMORE (First Year):
Exploration of Careers Role & Responsibilities Intro to Dentistry Communications Medical/Dental Terminology Basic Computer Skills Medical Asepsis & Infection Control Dental Law & Ethics Dental Charting Basic Dental Anatomy |
JUNIOR (Second Year)
Human Dentitions Structures of Teeth Dental Specialties Dental Terminology Communication Skills Office Procedures Preventive Dentistry Patient Education Dental Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology Applied Psychology Clinical Experience in GACTC Pediatric Clinic
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SENIOR (Third Year)
Oral Pathology Instrument Identification Dental Materials Radiology Special Assisting Sterilization & Disinfecting Charting & Recording Patient Records Review of Office Procedures Chairside Assisting Clinical Experience |
Career Opportunities Include:
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Dental Assistant
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Surgical Assistant
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Preventive Health Assistant
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Dental Hygiene Assistant
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Dental Laboratory Assistant
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Dental Receptionist
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Dental Office Secretary
Job Outlook
Many local dentists have hired graduates from the Dental Assistant program. These former students work in general dentist, periodontal, oral surgeon, and orthodontic offices and hospital dental clinics.
Further Education Opportunities
Dental Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Specialty Assistant
EFDA
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This course also available to adult students.
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Intergenerational Programs
Revised 4/3/07