High School Credits 2 (per year)

Course Description The two-year program introduces students to careers in the dental health sciences. Academic content includes general health occupations topics, as well as an overview of specific dental topics. In addition, students learn clinical skills necessary to perform as a dental assistant. The skills are practiced in a simulated office setting. Second year students may be certified in dental radiology safety and elect to participate in internships

Curriculum
Introduction to all dental careers
Head and neck anatomy
Infection control
Tooth numbering and charting
Instrumentation
Oral Health Education
Dental specialties of oral surgery, orthodontics and periodontics and endodontics
Participate in patient care at local dental offices
Dental radiologySee

Dental Careers brochure.