Dental Assisting
Health Sciences
Cluster:
State Qualifying Event:
Required
Participation:
Individual
Level:
National Competition
Competition Type:
Skilled and Technical
Competitors demonstrate procedures specified in the accreditation standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Skill performance may include one or more: chair-side assisting, preparation of dental materials, infection control and emergency, and laboratory and office procedures. Skills evaluated may include administrative, clinical, or laboratory dental areas.
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The career competitions of the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships follow the current edition of the SkillsUSA Technical Standards. These are available to professional members (advisors and teachers) as a membership benefit following their submission of membership.