PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 7-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course introduces students to the exciting and varied career opportunities in the dentistry profession, from dental assistant all the way up through oral surgeon. Students will review the history of dentistry globally and in the U.S., and will learn key dental terminology. The course will introduce the roles and tasks done as well as skills and education required of nearly every member of the dental staff. Students will gain an understanding of what it takes to perform each position, and how they work together.
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Paths to Dentistry
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Module 2: Dental Assistant
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Module 3: Dental Hygienist
- Module 4: Dental Laboratory Technicians
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Module 5: Dental Products
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Module 6: Community Dental Health
- Module 7: Dental Administration
- Module 8: College Preparation, the Dental Admissions Test, and Dental School
- Module 9: General Dentistry
- Module 10: Dental Specialties
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment.