Dental Assisting
Do you want to be a dentist, registered dental assistant or pursue other careers in the dental industry?
Dentistry can be an exciting career that incorporates technology, health, biology, anatomy, and chemistry.
Application
https://forms.gle/
Flyer
https://drive.google.
Some Answers to commonly asked questions - (During a Non-COVID school year)
1. Is the dental assisting program only offered at AVHS? - Yes, it is only offered at AVHS - But any student that is part of the AVUHSD can apply.
2. Do I have to provide my own transportation to AVHS? – Yes, but if there is more than one student coming from a school site, I would suggest that you carpool with them.
3. What periods is the dental assisting program offered? – The dental assisting program is offered at AVHS during 6/7th period only. The student will have B lunch and no 5th period – the student will use 5th period to get to AVHS on time.
4. Are there any costs involved with the program?
a. $50 lab fee that includes the student’s HOSA membership fee, a club shirt, and some disposable supplies in the lab.
b. Student’s are responsible to purchase their own grey scrubs and white patent leather shoes
5. Will we go on any fieldtrips?
Optional – but highly encouraged
i. Cal-HOSA State Leadership Conference (only required if you are in leadership, optional attendance but encouraged for all other students) March/April 2026
ii. Anaheim – overnight in May 2026
6. Will I have to spend extra time doing stuff for the Dental Assisting Program?
a. Summer Teamwork Workshop
b. Community Service – 40hrs required
c. Leadership Team
d. Fundraisers – 5 – 6 (maybe more) per school year
e. Club days
f. 1 Saturday for CPR – REQUIRED - January/February 2026
7. Other information
a. Students will not be able to wear acrylic nails, long nails or nail polish while in uniform.
b. All students will only be able to miss a maximum of 5 days of class for the first semester– for any reason
c. The program is during 6/7th period – You will not be able to play any sports that have practice during this time. (Talk to your coach to see if they will allow you to come to practice later)
d. There are no facial piercings while in uniform
e. You will be a dental assistant when you are completed - YOU WILL NOT BE LICENSED - but you will be on the pathway of getting your license.
f. This class is 10 elective credits per semester. You must finish 1st semester with an 80% or better to continue on to 2nd semester.