Units of Study

• Introduction to Dental Assisting
• Infection Control
• Safety & Emergency Procedures
• Ethical / Legal Responsibilities
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Office Procedures
• Pharmacology
• Radiology
• Chairside Dentistry
• Dental Materials
• Dental Laboratory Procedures
• Oral Surgery
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontics
• Industry Certification Preparation

Certifications

Dental students earn the following certifications in high school:

• OSHA - Health Care Provider
• HIPAA
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR with AED,
• Dental Assisting National Board’s (DANB) National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certifications.

College Articulation

Bucks County Community College - Up to 35 Credits

Students must meet program requirements to access credits

• Advanced on NOCTI/NIMS exam
• Completion of Task List
• Technical Entrepreneurship | Catalog

Industry Salary Ranges

• Dental Assistant: $24,950 - $50,660
• Dental Laboratory Technician: $22,220 - $61,870
• Dental Hygienist: $50,140 - $98,440 

Career Opportunities:

     Directly out of high school:

• Dental Assistant
• Dental Lab Technician
• Dental Office Receptionist
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
• Orthodontic Assistant

     With an associates degree:

• Dental Hygienist
• Public Health Dental Hygienist
• Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia

     With a doctoral degree:

• General Dentist
• Orthodontist
• Oral Surgeon
• Pediatric Dentist
• Periodontist

Program Costs

• Uniform: $80
• Skid Resistant Shoes: $35
• Certifications: $275