Dental Careers
Dental Careers
Description: This program will prepare students for an entry-level dental assisting position. Dental Assistants have one of the most diverse & interesting of all positions in a dental office. The curriculum will include instruction in chair-side assisting, equipment/instrument identification, tray set-ups, sterilization, disease control, histology, tooth morphology, and dental charting. Simulated in-school laboratories and an internship at an actual dental office are included.
Courses
1st Year Courses
- 7315 Principles of Dental Careers (PRIN DENT CAR)
- 7316 Dental Careers Fundamentals (DENT CAR FUND)
- 7317 Advanced Dental Careers (ADV DENT CAR)
2nd Year Courses
- 7318 Dental Careers Capstone (DENT CAR CAP)
Dual Credits
Ivy Tech Sellersburg (44)
- First Year Credits – HLHC 100, HLHC 101, HLHC 104 = 6.5 Potential Dual credits
- Second Year Credits – HLHS 105 = 3 Potential Dual Credits
Certifications
- Radiation Health & Safety
Instructors
Career
Career Opportunities
- Dentist, Dental Hygienist and Orthodontist
More Career Information
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