Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Dental Assisting prepares you to become a vital member of the dental health care team. Dental Assisting students will study dental history, dental terminology, communications, dental ethics and legal issues, office procedures and employment seeking skills. A basic study of body function and structures, diseases and diet are also studied with a focus on bloodborne pathogens, disease communications and safety issues. Tooth formation and shape of teeth as well as structures and diseases/disorders of the oral cavity are also included. Dental materials studied include mixing dental materials and taking impressions for dental study models. Restorative procedures beginning with simple tasks and progressing to complex restorative procedures are in-depth areas of study. Prevention and management of medical emergencies and dental specialties are also studied. You will also learn dental radiology, first with a focus on radiation safety, then progressing to dental x-ray techniques.

$8 - $16 / hour

Private Dental Offices

Dental Clinics

Dental Sales

Consulting

Dental Schools

Dental Insurance

Research

Public Health/Government