Dental Technologies

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The Study of Dental Technologies Procedures and Patient Care

Do you enjoy putting a smile on the face of others? How about a healthy, beautiful smile that others can be confident about? This two-year program is designed to prepare you for entry into a career in dental assisting. As a student you will participate in rigorous, in-depth training in the school's dental technologies lab. During their junior year, students will gain direct experience by working with The Ohio State University Clinic. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in Work Based Learning the second semester of their senior year.

Career Opportunities

Clinical Assistant
Business Assistant
Dental Office Assistant
Circulating Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Education Sales Representative

Career Skills Developed

General and specialty dental procedures
Perform laboratory procedures
Assist dentist with clinical procedures
Infection control and sterilization
Traditional and digital X-ray
Dental Radiographers Certification sponsored by the Ohio State Dental Board

Program Highlights

Students gain practical experience at The Ohio State University Dental Clinic during junior year (transportation provided by district)
Work Based Learning opportunity during second semester of senior year
Internship opportunities

Curriculum Plan

Suggested Skill Set

Empathy
Friendliness
Collaboration
Self-Management
Optimism

Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Teamwork
Time Management
Persistence

Sensitivity
Prioritizing
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication

Additional Features

Students are responsible for transportation to the internship site. Students are required to successfully complete the American Red Cross CPR course, which will certify them in CPR. this program includes the Ohio State Dental Board sponsored coursework for Radiology.

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Hear from the Instructor!

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Our Dental Students Learning, Growing, and Working Towards Their Future

South-Western City School District Career Tech

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