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

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