Title: Dental Careers II (14054-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Performing Administrative Functions
  Schedule appointments.
  Manage patient conversations.
  Recare patients.
  Demonstrate accounts receivable procedures.
  Perform accounts payable transactions.
  Gather information and complete insurance forms as required by the carrier.
  Manage inventory.
  Demonstrate the use of administrative dental office technologies.
Handling Medical Emergencies
  Explain the basic medical and behavioral health emergency procedures and rules for a dental office.
  List items found in basic emergency kits.
  Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments of selected medical situations and/or emergencies.
  Obtain certification in AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and AHA Heartsaver First Aid.
  Demonstrate AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or AED procedures.
Recognizing Mental Health Emergencies
  Identify triggers for dental patients.
  Identify crisis situations.
  Describe the use of mental health tools and resources.
Exploring Principles of Pharmacology and Assisting with Pain Control
  Describe the elements of a prescription.
  Explain the major routes of drug administration.
  Describe various drugs used in dentistry.
  Explain how suspected substance use disorder affects dental care.
Performing Radiographic Procedures
  Describe the basic concepts of radiography.
  Describe radiographic equipment.
  Describe digital radiography.
  Obtain radiation and health safety certification.
  Outline governmental health and safety standards for use of radiographic equipment.
  Demonstrate techniques for executing radiographic exposures in accordance with safety standards.
  Identify quality-control tests to ensure the production of high-quality radiographs.
  Demonstrate various methods of processing radiographs.
  Organize radiographs.
  Explain which radiographic techniques to use for patient-centered care.
  Maintain radiographic equipment.
Demonstrating Chairside Procedures
  Assist with an amalgam procedure.
  Assist with a composite procedure.
  Assist with basic oral surgery procedures.
  Assist with an endodontic procedure.
  Assist with a periodontal procedure.
  Assist with an orthodontic procedure.
  Assist with a fixed prosthodontics procedure.
  Assist with a removable prosthodontics procedure.
  Apply pit and fissure sealants.
  Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic casts.
  Explain assisting in the administration of local anesthesia.
Performing Laboratory Procedures
  Pour and trim diagnostic casts.
  Prepare a dental laboratory prescription.
  (Optional) Mount models on a simple hinge articulator.
  Fabricate miscellaneous appliances.
Gaining and Maintaining Employment
  Explain the process for gaining certification.
  Explain the importance of continuing education.
Examining Opioids
  Describe the history of opioids in the United States.
  Describe the history of opioids in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components of opioids.
  Describe the therapeutic uses of opioids.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and emotional pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid use on human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Examining Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 TR).
  Identify the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
  Describe the elements of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
  Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration for continuity of care.
Opioid Abuse Education Resources
  Acknowledgments and Copyright Information Opioid Education 2025.pdf
  Teacher Resources for Opioid Education
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8329_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2026.xlsx
  8329 Printable Version with Standards Correlations
  8328 8329 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information