This healthcare pathway prepares students for careers supporting dental professionals throughout Georgia's dental practices and clinics. Students develop skills in dental assisting, patient care, sterilization, and office operations. The program combines dental science knowledge with practical clinical skills. Georgia's growing dental practices create demand for dental assistants. The pathway prepares graduates for dental assistant positions with advancement through additional education or certifications.
Curriculum covers oral anatomy, dental procedures, infection control, sterilization techniques, patient communication, and dental software. Students learn to assist dentists and manage patient care. The pathway emphasizes patient comfort and safety. Students understand HIPAA and patient privacy. Field experiences in dental practices develop practical assisting skills. Students engage with Georgia's dental professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for dental assistant positions and optional certification pathways.
Georgia's dental practices and growing population provide abundant dental career opportunities.
Dental Science at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in dental assisting, infection control, patient communication, and dental office operations.
Courses emphasize both dental science and hands-on clinical experience. Certifications in dental assisting are integrated throughout the pathway.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science |
| Essentials of Healthcare |
| Dental Science |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓First Aid
- ✓Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- ✓Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- ✓EKG Technician
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
- ✓Medical Terminology Certification
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Dental Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $38,520 - $47,570
Certified Dental Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $38,520 - $47,570
Dental Office Manager
ExperiencedWork-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with dental practices, clinics, and specialized dental offices throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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