Dental Careers
Under the guidance of professional staff, students will:
- Working chairside, assist a dentist with patients in our onsite dental clinic.
- Use artistic talents to craft dental prosthetics.
- Educate young children on the importance of dental hygiene.
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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:
- Radiology Certification
- CPR / AED
- Child Abuse OSHA Careersafe
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
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Harrisburg Area Community College* - 12 Credits (Certificate Program)
- Dental Radiology I
- Dental Assisting I
- Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic
- Dental Assisting (3200) - Harrisburg
Westmoreland County Community College* - 8 Credits (Diploma Program)
- Dental Assistant Lab
- Intro to Dental Assisting
- Dental Assisting Programs at Westmoreland County Community College
*Indicates SOAR Credits 3902 SOAR page 1
Industry Salary Ranges
- Dental Assistant: $24,950 - $50,660
- Dental Laboratory Technician: $22,220 - $61,870
- Dental Hygienist: $50,140 - $98,440
Career Opportunities
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Lab Technician
- Sterilizing Assistant
- Administrative Dental Assistant
Program Costs
- Uniform: $80
- Skid Resistant Shoes: $35
- Certifications: $40
Instructor: Julie Bowen
Email: jbowen@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x250
