Welcome!
We are excited to have you join our school!
WE RECOMMEND YOU BOOKMARK OR TEXT THIS PAGE LINK TO YOURSELF!
In case you need immediate assistance, please TEXT Nick at (267)766-0889
Thank you for choosing our school !
In 14 short weeks you will learn how to:
- Assist main dental procedures
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Take dental x-rays
- Read x-rays and enter treatment into computer
INTERESTING FACT: 90% of our students find their first job within 2 weeks after graduating!
Before you start your program, please obtain and bring to your first class the following documents:
-A copy of your picture ID
-You High School diploma/GED
-Hepatits B vaccine record(You can obtain it from your primary medical doctor. If you never had one, you will need to get the vaccine OR sign a waiver releasing the school from liability. We strongly suggest you get the HEP B vaccine if you plan to work in the dental field)
TO PREPARE FOR THE XRAY LICENSE TEST:
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING BOOK ON AMAZON:
Ianucci, Joen M. and Laura J. Howerton. Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques. 6th ed.
Elsevier, 2020
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE ADDITIONAL STUDY MATERIALS DIRECTLY FROM DALE FOUNDATION FOLLOWING THIS LINK:
https://www.dalefoundation.org/courses/catalog
on that page, YOU NEED THE DANB RHS PRACTICE TEST AND/OR DANB RHS Review
here’s the link to the exam( you don’t need to register yet)
https://www.danb.org/exams/exam/rhs-exam
**Keep in mind: you have to study for this test on your own time, we will have a review class where we answer your questions prior to your graduation.
The cost of the exam is NOT included in our tuition and must be paid when you are scheduling this exam. The exam can be taken online.
You only need the RHS(Radiation Health and Safety) part of the test.
We recommend you to purchase the sample directly from DANB
WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST CLASS:
- PURCHASE SCRUBS(ANY COLOR) AND NEW PAIR OF SHOES( WHITE SNEAKERS OR ANY COLOR CROCS ARE THE BEST!
- A NOTEBOOK AND A PEN
- IT’S OK IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE SCRUBS BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS, BUT WE RECOMMEND YOU BUY THEM BEFORE YOUR 2ND- 3RD CLASS.
THE CHECKLIST
( we update this checklist weekly)
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND/OR PRINT THIS CHECKLIST, BUT WE WILL ALSO PRINT IT FOR YOU !
The checklist is the outline of the course and a useful tool to score your overall level of knowledge. You must have the printed version with you at every class.
XRAY LICENSE SAMPLE TEST:
YOU DON’T NEED THIS YET, BUT YOU WILL NEED TO USE THIS SAMPLE TEST WHEN YOU STUDY FOR YOUR TEST.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZ2FSmTNXTqGa_3elmqPGROxaWOW85mMf90TetqtsM4/edit
VIDEOS TO PREPARE FOR XRAY LICENSE TEST:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmZ2NWo_V14SLP1vP422-b0ISo4FtNeJQ
INSTRUMENTS MANUAL
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uY8szA4s78RhdMutRYa84BSwpohacbDN/view
This is a manual that has all instruments and materials used in a dental office
YOU DON’T NEED TO PRINT THIS.
In case you need immediate assistance, please TEXT Nick at (267)766-0889
Thank you for choosing our school !
Shark Dental Academy