Chesterfield Career & Technical Center provides career preparation courses for Chesterfield County Public Schools students in grades 11 and 12. Formerly called vocational education, our career and technical education programs help students develop a foundation for college and do no career success across a wide variety of subject areas.
Dental Occupations
Students are introduced to the careers in dentistry, including dentist, hygienist, dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, and dental receptionist. Students practice and learn about many of the skills utilized in these professions while attaining all the skills necessary to become dental assistants. Study includes infection control and OSHA standards; anatomy and physiology; tooth morphology; oral histology; preventive dentistry; applied psychology; effective communication; office administration and management; use of dental software; operative dentistry techniques; dental materials/laboratory skills; and more. To be eligible for the second-year course acquire X-ray certification. During the second year, students are required to participate in the Workplace Transition Program at approved local dental offices or dental labs. Second-year students must possess a valid driver’s license and provide their own transportation to work sites.
Courthouse Campus
Occupation Opportunities
Dental Assistant
Dentist
Radiologic Technologist
Certification Opportunities
Dental Assisting Assessment
X-Ray Certification
Credits for this Program: (2021-23 Cohort)
Year 1: Dental Occupations I (2 Credits)
Health Assisting Careers OR
Econ/Personal Finance (1 Credit)
Year 2: Dental Occupations II (2 Credits)
Medical Terminology (1 Credit)
Preferred Aptitudes
Good communication skills
Strong responsibility and enthusiasm
Work well with patients who are
frightened or upset
Strong in Biology and Chemistry