Westfield High – Dental Careers 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Dental Careers 1 is the first-level course of a two-year dental assisting program. The course content focuses on introducing all dental-related careers as well as competencies necessary to manage a dental office. The curriculum includes head and neck anatomy, infection control, tooth charting, and instrumentation. The dental skills relevant to the curriculum are practiced in a classroom dental clinic. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences.