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2nd Semester Notebook
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First Page (write the word Disease at the top of the page)
2nd page – Write Table of Contents at the top. Put a Table of Contents Tab on this
page
Turn 5 pages
Number the 6th Page with #1(should be on right side of notebook). Write
Information section on this page and put a Class Info Tab.
Start numbering the pages. Back of page #1 is page #2 (Even numbers on left side
pages and odd numbers on right side pages)
Page #11 will be your 2nd Career Unit Page. This is due tomorrow (November 1st)
and counts as a quiz grade
Page # 13 is Career Unit Grade Sheet
Page #14 will be Direct Care Patient Career Game
Page #15 will be Dental and EMT Careers Notes (page 1 and 2)
Page #16 will be handout on Dentist and Dental Hygienist
Page #17 will Dental and EMT Careers Notes (page 3 and 4)
Page #18 will be handout on Dental Assistant and EMT
Page #19 Blank at this time
Page #20 Will be Dentist Communication Activity (Homework)
Page #21 Blank at this time
Page #22 Will be Dental Hygienist Math Activity (Homework)
Dental Careers
Focus on the health of
the teeth and soft
tissue of the mouth
 Prevent dental disease
 Repair or replace
diseased or damaged
teeth
 Treat the gingiva and
other supporting
structures of the teeth
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Dental Places of Employment
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Private dental offices
Dental laboratories
Dental clinics
Dental departments in
hospitals
Health departments
Government agencies
Dentists (DMDs or DDSs)
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Doctors – examine teeth
and mouth tissue to dx
and treat disease and
abnomalities
Perform surgery on
teeth, gums, and tissues
Try to prevent dental
disease
Supervises other dental
workers
Most are entrepreneurs
Dentists
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or
 Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
 Education required is 4 year
college degree and 4 years of
dental school (If specializing –
need 2 more years)
 Earn $84,000 to $200,000
 Must have licensure in state of
practice
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Dentists – Speciality Areas
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Endodontics – treat root
canal conditions
Orthodontics – straighen
teeth
Oral Surgery – operate on
teeth, mouth, and jaw
Pedodontics – treat
children and teens
Periodontics – treat
diseases of gum and bones
around teeth
Prosthodontics – replace
teeth with dentures, etc.
Dental Hygienists (DHs)
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Must be surpervised by
a dentist
Do examinations of
teeth and mouth
Remove stains and
deposits from teeth
Expose & develop X-rays
Perform preventive
treatments
Can be entrepreneurs
Dental Hygienists
Associate’s,
bachelor’s, or
master’s degree
 Need licensure in
state of practice
 Earn $33, 700 $69,000 a year
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Dental Laboratory
Technicians (DLT’s)
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Make and repair dental
prosthesis (dentures,
crowns, bridges, etc)
Work under written
orders from dentist
Education – 3-4 years on
the job or associate
degree
Need certification
Earns $19,400 - $52,600
Some are entrepreneurs
Dental Assistants (DAs)
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Must be supervised by a
dentist
Prepare patients for
exams
Pass instruments
Prepare dental materials
Take and develop X-rays
Teach preventive care
Sterilize instruments
Dental Assistants (DA’s)
Can schedule appointments and
handle accounts
 Education – 1-3 years on the job or
associate degree
 Licensure or registration needed
in some states
 Can get certification from
National Board
 Earn $15,600 to $31,200
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Emergency Medical Services
Provide emergency prehospital care to victims
of accidents, injuries, or
sudden illnesses
 Training offered by fire,
police, and health
departments, hospitals,
vocational schools, and
community colleges
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Places of Employment
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Fire & Police
Department
Rescue Squads
Ambulence Services
Hospitals or Private
Emergency Rooms
Urgent Care Centers
Industy
Emergency Helicopter
Services
Military
First Responder
First person to arrive on the
scene
 Interview and examines victim
 Calls for emergency medical
assistance
 Provide basic emergency care
such as CPR, bleeding control,
give O2
 Examples (fireman, police,
security guards)
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First Responder
Education – 40
hour approved
training program
 Can get
certifciation from
National Registry
of EMTs
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Salary depends
on person’s
regular job
Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulence /Basic (EMT-B)
Administers initial treatment
for emergencies such as
illnesses, shock, burns,
wound, bleeding, and
fractures
 Can clear airway
obstructions and give O2
 Provide basie life support
 Can help deliver a baby
 Can rescue trapped victims
 Can transport victims to
medical facility
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Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulence /Basic (EMT-B)
Education: 110 hours
approved EMT program
with 10 hrs of ER
internship
 Need state certification
 Some states require
registration by National
Registry of EMTs
 Earn $19,200 - $32,300
a year
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Emergency Medical Technicians
Defibrillator (EMT-D)
Has additional
training after
becoming an
EMT-B.
 Can administer
electrical
defibrillation to
certain heart
attack victims
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Emergency Medical Technicians
Intermediate (EMT-I)
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Perform same tasks as EMTBs
Assess patients
Interpret EKGs and
administer defibrillation as
needed
Manage shock
Use intravenous (in the
veins) equipment
Administer some medications
Insert esophageal airways
Emergency Medical Technicians
Intermediate (EMT-I)
Education – EMT-Basic
plus at least 35 – 55
hours with clinical
experiences
 State Certification
 Registration required
in some states
 Earn $21,200 $40,100
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Emergency Medical Technicians
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Perform all basic EMT duties
 Conduct in-depth patient
assessments
 Provides advanced cardiac life
support (ACLS)
 Interprets EKGs
 Can do endotracheal intubation
 Administer more medications
 Operates monitors and other
complex equipment
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Emergency Medical Technicians
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Education – Bachelor
Degree
 Can obtain registration
 Salary - $32,600 $70,400
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