Dental Careers 1

Grades: 11, 12

Credit: two

Course Code: 832827

Prerequisite: Exploring the Language of Medicine (838326) is recommended but not required

Dental Careers 1 Course Description:

Dental Careers 1 is the first-level course of a two-year dental assisting program. The course focuses on introducing all dental-related careers as well as competencies necessary to manage a dental office. The curriculum includes head and neck anatomy, infection control, tooth charting, and instrumentation. The dental skills relevant to the curriculum are practiced in a classroom dental clinic. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events.

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Dental Careers 2

Grades: 12

Credit: two

Course Code: 832927

Prerequisite: Dental Careers 1

Dental Careers 2 Course Description:

During the second year, dental students refine advanced skills and learn more about the management of the office as well as the dental specialties of oral surgery, orthodontics, and periodontics. Students may have the opportunity to participate in an internship and practice patient care at local dental offices. Students may sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety certification. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current dental health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events. In addition, level two students learn the clinical skills necessary to perform as a dental assistant. The skills are practiced in a simulated office setting.  Second-year students have the opportunity to receive certification in dental radiology safety and may participate in a paid dental assistant internship with a contingency to hire. Students are given opportunities to participate in community health events gaining experience and earning volunteer hours. 

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Course Topics:

• Dental Careers
• Dental Radiology
• Dental specialties of oral surgery, orthodontics and periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, public health, pediatric, oral pathology
• Head and neck anatomy
• Infection control
• Instrumentation
• Patient care at local dental offices
• Oral health education
• Tooth numbering and charting
• First aid and CPR

Career Pathways:

• Dental Assistant
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Insurance
• Dental Lab Technician
• Dental Office Manager
• Dental Receptionist
• Dental Sales
• Dental Pharmaceutical Rep
• Dentist

VIDEO:  Dental Careers Program