Dental Health Technology

Get the root of your education in Dental Assisting. By coming to SUN Tech you will be prepared with a variety of hands-on experiences and practical clinical training that will lead to careers as a Dental Assistant and other dental auxiliaries.

As a dental assistant you will learn to prepare patients for treatment, sterilize instruments, practice infection control, prepare materials, and make study models from impressions.  You will also be exposed to digital x-ray technology and provide chairside assisting with a local dentist to gain clinical experience.

What’s in it for you:  By completing this program you will obtain leading edge training in the following areas:

  • Earn advanced college level education by participating in dual enrollment through Harrisburg Area Community College to gain an impressive 12 credits.
  • Students will participate in a clinical rotation to gain valuable skills, procedures, and patient care for all aspects of the dental profession.
  • It also prepares students to take the Pennsylvania Radiology Registration examination through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • Prepare for emergency situations and health-related experiences.
  • Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
  • Follow OSHA and CDC guidelines for dental professions so that your skills will be current and up to date.
  • Target employability skills that will lead to family sustaining wages.

Certifications

  • PA Radiology Registration Exam through DANB
  • OSHA Healthcare 10 Hr. Course

Employment

  • Dental Assistant:
    • Patient care
    • Office duties
    • Lab duties
    • Chairside assisting
    • taking x-rays
  • Dental Lab Technician:
    • Fill prescriptions such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and other prosthetics
    • Create molds, and build and shape wax teeth
    • Perform other lab duties
  • Dental Hygiene:
    • Clean teeth
    • Provide preventive dental care
    • Teach patients good dental hygiene
    • Exam teeth and gums
    • Record findings
  • Receptionist
    • Filing, computer skills
    • Paperwork
    • Scheduling
    • Organizing
    • Telephone answering, visitor greeting, and confirming appointments
  • Office Manager:
    • Computer skills
    • Organizing
    • Operating telephone, handling important paperwork and business calls
    • Ordering new equipment
    • Train new employees to learn office responsibilities

Program of Study

Dental Health Technology is a SOAR approved program of study. This means that successful completion of this program earns you college credits that can be transferred to participating state colleges and universities.

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Program Uniform

This program requires specific program attire. Information will be provided from the instructor on the uniform requirements.