Dental Assisting
Overview
Dental Assistants play a crucial role in the fast-paced and progressive healthcare profession of dentistry. The Dental Assisting program equips students with the essential skills required for a wide range of health career choices, from chairside dental assisting to dental office management. Students learn how to expose and process dental radiographs, prepare patients for treatment, and manage dental materials while providing oral health education. A unique aspect of this program is the fully functional dental clinic operating in each school, where students gain hands-on experience by providing quality dental treatment to local communities. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the Delaware Dental Radiologic Technology Exam (DDRT) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board and earn their CPR certification.
Program Highlights
- Curriculum:
- Chair-side dental assisting and dental office management
- Exposing and processing dental radiographs
- Providing quality dental treatment in a hands-on clinic environment
- Preparing patients for treatment and managing dental materials
- Providing oral health education while anticipating the dentist’s needs
- Preparation for the Delaware Dental Radiologic Technology Exam (DDRT) and CPR certification
Learning Experience
Students in the Dental Assisting program gain hands-on experience in a fully operational dental clinic, providing real-world dental care to local communities. The curriculum covers a wide range of skills, including chair-side assistance, dental office management, radiograph exposure, and patient care. This program prepares students for immediate entry into the dental field and provides a strong foundation for further specialized training.
Certification
- BLS Health Care Provider
- CPR Certification
- DDRT (Delaware Dental Radiologic Technology Exam)
Employment opportunities available with senior year co-op and after graduation:
Dental assistants, dental laboratory assistants, dental receptionist, administrative assistant or office manager, dental insurance claims processor, public health worker
Employment opportunities requiring 2 years of specialized training after graduation:
Registered dental hygienist, dental product sales representative, expanded functioning dental assisting
Employment opportunities requiring 4-year (Bachelors) degree:
Candidate for dental school, dental instructor
Earning Potential Range:
$13.25/hr to $20/hr, depending on role and experience.
Locations:
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Instructor: |
| DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL |
Ms. Ashley Dills |
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Instructor: |
| HODGSON VOTECH HIGH SCHOOL | Ms. Christina Hampton-Shoemate |
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Instructor: |
| HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | Ms. Kangan Kaushal |