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Career Connections | Dental Assisting Instructional VideoCareer Connections | Dental Assisting Instructional Video
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PBS
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6th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:03
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10 mins
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Career Connections | Dental Assisting

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Think you might want to work in the field of dentistry but are not sure? A great entry program is to become a dental assistant. A short video details the many career pathways in this field and the training required for each option.

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Concepts

career goals, career planning, career readiness, career skills, careers, health careers, teeth

Instructional Ideas

  • Arrange for those interested to visit a dental office and talk with the dental assistant and the dentist about their work

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of the PBS Career Connections series

Pros

  • The video shows learners at work
  • The narrator explains the difference between the work of the assistant, the hygienist, the dentist, and the dental surgeon

Cons

  • None

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