Work with
patients in a dental office and work with the dental team. Learn to help the
dentist chairside with procedures by passing dental instruments and materials to
the dentist and keeping the mouth dry. Mix
and prepare dental materials, sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment rooms,
take impressions and take x-rays.
Perform basic lab duties such as and make models of teeth.
Certifications
- Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health & Safety Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
Expectations of students
in the program:
- Be a
good role model throughout the school
- Practice
safe habits at all times
- Be
professional
- Display
a positive attitude and give your best effort
- Be a
team player
- Enjoy
working with people
What will I learn?
Students will master competencies in the Dental Assisting curriculum,
which will include:
- Principles
of Infection Control
- Safety
and Emergency Procedures
- Ethical
and Legal Responsibilities
- Anatomy
and Physiology
- Office
Procedures
- Patient
Information and Assessment
- Pharmacology
- Radiology
Skills
- Chairside
Assisting Skills
- Dental
Materials
- Laboratory
Procedures
- Dental
Specialties
Potential Career Opportunities:
Post-Secondary Education:
There are several programs that can provide you with
ways to earn a college degree in less time and for less money. One way is through SOAR – Students Occupationally and Academically
Ready. These are free college credits
earned while at York Tech. These are
called articulated credits and these can save you time and money. Please click below to see the credits you are
eligible to earn through this program.
Please click here for SOAR Credits
Uniform:
Students at York Tech
are required to wear a uniform. Please
click below for information regarding your technical uniform.
Please click here for technical uniform
Contact the instructor:
Mrs. Pam Miller