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TagsThe Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation is celebrating the opening of a dental career center located in Newark's Central High School. The Delta Dental Careers Center will serve as a hands-on facility for students enrolled in the school's Dental Assisting program where approximately 26 students will gain the skills to work in the dental field through school-based and work-based experiences.
The students will learn about dental science, including how to use dental materials, instruments and techniques.
Additionally, safety, employment skills, professionalism, and applicative law are a major focus of their learning.
Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program are expected to complete the following courses during their four years at Central High School: Dental Assisting I & II as well as Dental Assisting Clinical. Once all three classes are completed, students are eligible to take the National Occupational Technical Institute (NOCTI) exam in Dental Assisting.The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation granted $75,000 to outfit the center.
— ANDY LAGOMARSINO, NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM