Dental Chairside Assisting

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    This hands-on program provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in the dental profession to begin a rewarding career. Course work includes: sciences in dentistry, emergency care, infection control, radiology, chairside procedures, clinical dentistry and preventative dentistry, along with a future 200-hour clinical internship in a dental office. Students receive instruction and training in a dental-equipped classroom/clinical laboratory setting.

     

    About this program:

     

    • Successful Student Attributes: Attention to detail, good personal hygiene, organizational skills, good dexterity, strong communication skills, willingness to engage in physical contact as required by industry,
      physical abilities as required by industry: ability to stand for long periods of time, lift/bend, fine motor skills

    Additional Program Note: Students in this program are required to have current physical and health immunizations.

    • Career Opportunities: Dental Assistant, Dental Front Office Team, Dental Sales Associate, Dental Hygienist (additional schooling), or Dentist (additional schooling).
    • Program Length: Two years
    • Industry Alignment: NCHSE National Health Science Standards, NYS Dental Assisting Standards
    • Integrated Academic Coursework: Career & Financial Management (1⁄2 credit), ELA (1⁄2 credit per year), Science (1⁄2 credit per year)
    • Graduation Pathways: 4+1 Pathway Option: Precision - Dental Science 1, CDOS Pathway

     

    Opportunities through this program:

     

    • College Credit Opportunities: CCC CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry (4 credits)
    • Credential Opportunities: American Heart Association - First Aid, CPR and AED (Adult, Child and Infant
      Certifications), OSHA, Radiology and Infection Control
    • Program Achievement Opportunities: Technical Endorsement on Graduation Diploma, National Technical
      Honor Society

     

    Supplies/Samples:

     

    • Program Supplies: Lab Jacket and Scrub Pants, American Heart Association - First Aid, CPR and AED (Adult, Child and Infant Certifications), and NYS licensing fee (if eligible).
    • Industry Assessments: To be licensed as a registered dental assistant in New York state you must:

    •Be at least 18 years of age

    •Meet education requirements

    •Meet examination requirements

    *Passing scores on appropriate examinations administered
    by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Inc. are
    required for licensure in New York( Radiation, Health and
    Safety, Infection Control and New York State Practical
    Dental Assisting Exam). Once all three exams are passed,
    the candidate is eligible for NYS registration.

     

    • Entry-level Occupational Reading Materials Lexile:1260-1300, (https://ttac.gmu.edu/archive/telegram/article-1)
    • Sample Vocabulary: temporomandibular joining disorder, therapeutic communications, resuscitation
    • Sample ELA Prompt: Describe the purpose of the periodontal ligaments as they relate to general oral health.
    • Sample Science Problem: Explain the impact of the gingival tissue during the excisional surgical procedure.