<p>Requirements: Laboratory, preclinical and clinical faculty must hold a current Certified Dental Assistant by the Dental Assisting National Board.</p> <p>Recommendations/Additional Information: Current Dental Assistant Radiographer's Certificate by the Dental Assisting National Board</p> <p>Dental Assisting students learn to become a vital member of the dental health team. Responsibilities include preventive dentistry, dental materials, terminology, lab skills, x-rays, medical emergencies, chairside techniques and so much more.</p> <p>All students will have the opportunity to become certified in CPR, AED and first aid. Also they can become credentialed with OSHA-10 in Healthcare and have the opportunity to sit for the Certified Ohio Dental Assisting credential.</p> <p>Upon completion of the program, students can find employment as an assistant in a dental office, work in a dental lab, dental sales company representative, insurance company or military. Students may also further their education in expanded functions, dental hygiene or dentistry.</p> <p>Dental Assisting is available to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.</p> <p>Courses taught:</p> <p>Nutrition and Wellness Medical and Dental Office Technology Mental Health Dental Technology Dental Radiography Oral Diagnosis & Treatment Planning</p> <ul> <li>You can visit https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Fields/Health-Science-Career-Field/2021-Health-Science-Career-Field-Course-Titles-and-Descriptions-1.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US to review the course description. </li></ul>