Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant program integrates lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to teach students a variety of dental-related subjects. The major areas of study include anatomy and physiology, chair-side dental assisting, radiology, dental materials and microbiology/sterilization. During the program, students participate in clinical rotations in private dental offices, clinics, and hospitals.

Experience gained in the Dental Assistant program prepares students to take the National Dental Radiology Health and Safety Exam and the Infection Control Exam.

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Lebanon County CTC

833 Metro Drive

Lebanon, PA 17042

(717) 273-8551

info@lcctc.edu

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Two Year Half- Day Program
Year One: 8:00 A.M.-10:25 A.M. (36 weeks // 3 credits)
Year Two: 11:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. (36 weeks // 3 credits)

CIP Code
51.0601

Program Costs
Students are required to purchase the following: Estimated total cost $350

2 or 3 uniform scrub tops
1 warm-up jacket
2 or 3 pairs of uniform pants
1 pair of clean sneakers or crocs without holes
Hepatitis injections (proof required)
Tetanus update (proof required)
Dental examination (form enclosed)
Safety glasses
Medical form completed (enclosed)
Transportation for clinical rotation
Pens, pencils, highlighters Folders and notebook paper
Dividers for notebooks
Child Abuse & Criminal Background Clearances: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home https://epatch.state.pa.us
HOSA Membership Dues – $20 (All dental students must actively participate)
Typodont (~$49.99 Amazon) Dental Typodont Model – Compatible with Kilgore Nissin, 32 removable teeth, with simulation cheek

Instructor

Kelsie Hess

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NOCTI

National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification provides a well-rounded knowledge of standards for assuring a safe and healthy working environment.

Adult & Infant/Child CPR

Expert, OSHA compliant, CPR training is provided for students looking to pursue a career where OSHA-mandated CPR training is a requirement, giving you the knowledge to react during a crisis.

Stop The Bleed

Stop the Bleed certification provides hands‑on training to quickly identify severe bleeding and apply lifesaving techniques such as direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use.

Blood-borne and Airborne Pathogens

OSHA requires employers to safeguard employees who have a reasonably anticipated, occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

SOAR programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.

Learn More About SOAR

Students can be employed while in high school through the Cooperative Education program. Qualified students may obtain paid employment after successful completion of classroom training. This program expands the school curriculum by providing students with additional skills through supervised work experience at local businesses. The employment is scheduled during the time the student would be in attendance at the Career and Technology Center.