1. 2nd Semester Notebook
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)

2. Dental and Emergency Workers

3. 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

4. Dental Places of Employment
Private dental offices
Dental laboratories
Dental clinics
Dental departments in hospitals
Health departments
Government agencies

5. Dentists (DMDs or DDSs)
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

6. 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

7. Dentists – Speciality Areas
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.

8. Dental Hygienists (DHs)
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

9. Dental Hygienists Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree
Need licensure in state of practice
Earn $33, $69,000 a year

10. Dental Laboratory Technicians (DLT’s)
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

11. Dental Assistants (DAs)
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

12. 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

13. Emergency Medical Services
Provide emergency pre-hospital care to victims of accidents, injuries, or sudden illnesses
Training offered by fire, police, and health departments, hospitals, vocational schools, and community colleges

14. Places of Employment Fire & Police Department Rescue Squads
Ambulence Services
Hospitals or Private Emergency Rooms
Urgent Care Centers
Industy
Emergency Helicopter Services
Military

15. 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)

16. First Responder Education – 40 hour approved training program
Can get certifciation from National Registry of EMTs
Salary depends on person’s regular job

17. 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

18. 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

19. Emergency Medical Technicians Defibrillator (EMT-D)
Has additional training after becoming an EMT-B.
Can administer electrical defibrillation to certain heart attack victims

20. Emergency Medical Technicians Intermediate (EMT-I)
Perform same tasks as EMT-Bs
Assess patients
Interpret EKGs and administer defibrillation as needed
Manage shock
Use intravenous (in the veins) equipment
Administer some medications
Insert esophageal airways

21. 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

22. 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

23. Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic (EMT-P)
Education – Bachelor Degree
Can obtain registration
Salary - $32,600 - $70,400

24. The End!!