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Career & Technical Education
Dental Assisting
Program Description
The Honors Dental Assisting Program combines classroom instruction with clinical and laboratory experiences to provide students with skills in the field of dental assisting. Students study dental anatomy, identification and use of instruments, laboratory skills, and office procedures. Other subjects include infection control, radiology, and expanded functions. Students can take the certification tests offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) in these respective areas.
Completer Courses
- Honors Dental Assisting 1
- Honors Dental Assisting 2
Schools Offering Completer
- CAT South
Potential Certifications
Dental Assisting National Board Radiology
- Health and Safety Certification
- Expanded Function Certification
American Heart Association
- CPR Certification
Career Opportunities upon Program Completion
- Dental Assistant ($31,750 - $59,350)
- Dental Laboratory Technician ($36,050 - $93,080)
Career Opportunities with Additional Education and Training
- Dental Hygienist ($61,360 - $100,790)
- Dentist ($78,040 - $179,360)
- Orthodontist ($91,340 - $174,360)
Interested?
See your School Counselor for more information!
