Welcome to Dental Careers

1. Welcome to Dental Careers Mrs. Marianne Deose EFDA

2. Keep In Touch • 8:00 AM -3:15 PM • 215-795-2911 x250 • mdeose@ubtech.org

3. www.ubtech.org • School website • Under programs locate Dental Careers • Word lists/study tools • Power points • Class information • Class pictures • Radiology information • NOCTI information

4. Attendance • All absences require an excuse. • Sending schools DO NOT copy them and send them to us. • You can email them • attendance@ubtech.org

5. Uniforms • All students must wear a uniform • Class T-shirts (See order form) • Black scrub pants • White/Black sneakers/nurse shoes • Lab coat recommended • White • Class Sweatshirt

6. Grading • Attitude/work ethic = 40% • Skills/Knowledge = 60%

7. Dental Assisting Dental Receptionist Sterilization Assistant Dental Lab technician Stepping stone to: Dental Hygienist- 2-3 years of college Dentist- 6-8 years of college and dental school Other career options Dental sales Dental insurance claims Careers

8. Level 1 and 2 School Clinic See children from sending school districts Level 3 Office management Dental Lab Dental prepartory Coop Clinical

9. Pennsylvania State Radiology Exam • Level 2 & Level 3 • Payment • $175 • www.danb.org • Goal for testing: January for Level 3 May for Level 2

10. ID’s • All students must wear one • $5 fee if lost • Students will not be able to access lunch without it.

11. Vocational Clubs • HOSA • Skills USA • District/States/National Competition • Professional training • Community Service • Fund raising

12. NOCTI • Career and Tech Ed’s version of PSSA’s • Linked to Graduation- in the near future. • All students that have 2 years or more take it.

13. Have a good school Year