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Dental Technology

Develop hands-on skills in chairside assisting, dental imaging, and instrument handling using modern dental equipment and techniques
Work alongside dental professionals in simulated and real-world clinical environments, focusing on patient care, safety, and infection control practices
Build a solid foundation in dental anatomy, radiography, and oral health procedures while earning your Dental Assistant Radiographer's Certificate from the Ohio Sate Dental Board

CAREER FOCUS:

Prepare for advanced certification, immediate employment, and further education.

Hands-On Experience ~ College Credit ~ Certifications ~ Competitive Advantage

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Ohio State Dental Board - Dental Assistant Radiographer Certification

Dental Assistant

Ohio Annual Salary: $47,970

Ohio Hourly Wage: $23.06

Education: High School Diploma / Postsecondary Training

Description: Assist dentists and dental hygienists during patient care by preparing treatment areas, sterilizing instruments, taking dental X-rays, maintaining patient records, and providing chairside assistance during dental procedures.

Dental Hygienist

Ohio Annual Salary: $88,990

Ohio Hourly Wage: $42.78

Education: Associate Degree

Description: Provide preventive dental care by cleaning teeth, examining patients for signs of oral disease, taking dental X-rays, and educating patients about proper oral hygiene and disease prevention.

Dentist

Ohio Annual Salary: Approximately $190,000

Ohio Hourly Wage: Approximately $91.35

Education: Doctoral Degree

Description: Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and mouth. Dentists perform examinations, restorative procedures, extractions, and other treatments while developing individualized plans to maintain and improve patients' oral health.

Lakeland Community College

HLTH 1100 Introduction to U.S. Health Care System – 2 Semester Hours
HLTH 1238 Structure, Function, Disease & Therapeutics of the Human Body – 4 Semester Hours

Junior Year Courses

Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits
English: 1 High School Credit
Government: 1 High School Credit
Math: 1 High School Credit

Senior Year Courses

Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits
English: 1 High School Credit
Math: 1 High School Credit
Science: 1 High School Credit

Drug Free Club

Drug Free Club is a voluntary club that gives students an added reason to say “no” to drugs. By participating, students agree to random drug screens during the school year. A-Tech will also offer several perks to the students to encourage their participation. We will schedule the first drug test within the first two months of the school year. After the student takes the first drug test, they will receive a membership card from the Drug Free Club. During the rest of the school year, they may be randomly tested. To participate in the program students and their parents need to complete the membership application and turn it in to the Student Services Office.

National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
Since its founding in 1984, nearly 1 million students have become NTHS alumni. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA also provides the opportunity for students to participate in career-technical competitions where they can demonstrate their skills alongside goal-oriented peers at the local, state, and national levels.