Health Occupations: Dental Assistant - Glencoe High School

Dental assistants are essential team members in a dental practice. Working closely with the dentist and/or hygienist, dental assistants use their skills to provide quality dental care to diverse patients with a wide range of needs. Dental hygienists prepare instrument trays and sterilize instruments while practicing proper infection control. They may administer and process x-rays. Dental assistants also work with administrative staff in the business office scheduling appointments, maintaining dental records, and managing supplies. During this course, students will complete clinical hours on a regular basis at community dental practices. Students will be preparing to take three credentialing exams to become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). It's recommended this course be taken concurrently with Health Science 2 so students can earn free dual credit for Medical Terminology through PCC.