Dental Assisting

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Are you a detailed person who is interested in health sciences? Check out Dental Assisting , a two-year, six credit program, where you will learn many of the skills the dental profession is seeking in qualified candidates! You will learn in a state-of-the-art lab equipped with all of the tools and equipment found in a modern dental office, and you will even have the opportunity to earn the highly regarded National Registered Dental Assistant certification, Virginia Radiology Health and Safety certification, and CPR certification!




You will gain skills related to any one of the following careers. Check out the links to see starting salaries and statistics!		In addition to going straight to the work force, our graduates have many options after successfully completing their courses! Further your education at a community college, technical school or university:
Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dental Laboratory Technician Dental Equipment Technician Dentist Dental Supply Salesperson		Many schools offer programs in dentistry and dental hygiene! ODU: BS and MS in Dental Hygiene





All students at the Tech Center have the option to obtain an internship towards the end of their experience here. The philosophy is that there is invaluable knowledge and experience to be gained working side-by-side with a professional in an actual environment. Below are some of the great internships our students have had, thanks to Dental Assisting!

The following dental offices have welcomed our interns as Dental Assistants, which provided them with practical, hands-on experience! Drs. Mendelsohn, Stange, and Pearl Jones and Associates Associated Dental Care Michael Folck, DDS Leslie Richmond, DDS Tim Brady, DDS

Right now students in Dental Assisting are working on:
Operation Blessing, a field trip for community service to work with real dentists on real patients Volunteering at free dental clinics Making bleach trays
Dental Assisting Students are saying:
"Dental assisting is not about the money, but about changing someone's life." "Dental assisting is an experience that is life changing and is an opportunity to meet patients and care for their needs." "The Tech Center is a great opportunity and has a lot to offer!" "Mrs. Kahan is the best teacher; she makes dental assisting, dental assisting." "You don't have to brush your teeth-- just the ones you want to keep!"

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Updated: April 24, 2008