Dental Science

Butler Tech Dental Science Overview

Pursue a smile-worthy career in a state-of-the-art dental lab at Butler Tech. Learn comprehensive dental care, head and neck anatomy, cosmetic dentistry, and more—all in a lab that simulates a real-world dental office. Dental science students have the opportunity to volunteer alongside experienced dental teams to provide dental care to participants in Give Kids a Smile and other volunteer dental programs.

The modern Butler Tech Bioscience Center on our West Chester campus is a red beacon of progress from its hill in West Chester. Its state-of-the-art labs are filled with the same tools used by professionals in the field. Classrooms are designed to simulate real-world medical facilities.

Experienced instructors prepare students for careers in this booming industry, leading students to earn an x-ray license and state dental radiography license upon graduation.

Hands-On Experience

Learn Dental Science by actually doing it. Butler Tech has a unique partnership with local dental offices, offering students hands-on opportunities like:

• Job shadowing • Internship • Volunteer dental experiences

Graduate from high school ready for an entry-level position as a Dental Assistant, or choose to earn credentials and up to 30 college credits to apply for a college degree. All of our students at the West Chester campus participate in the Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA), a career technical student organization for future health professionals. Compete in a variety of health-related challenges through HOSA to enhance your knowledge, skill, and leadership development.