Student Success Statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for what is right when its unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

-Margaret Chase Smith

This quote has a very vast meaning because it means that even though choosing the right thing is not always seen as the popular or trendy way it is the the right and acceptable thing to do.

Dental Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs include making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clubs, and for the manufactures of dental prostheses.

Dental Laboratory Technicians:

·   Repair denture linings.

·   Choose and mount replacement teeth.

·   Construct denture frames.

·   Identify needed prostheses repairs.

·   Make and fix braces.

·   Cast plaster dental molds.

·   Clean and polish prosthesis.

Average Salary: $22,000 - $33,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental laboratories technicians must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before starting dental training.

Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college, vocational schools, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually two years in length.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

Ayn Rand

Nothing good can come out of participating in something you know to be evil. So it’s best just to choose the right.

My Experience At HPIAM

My time at HPIAM has been pretty fun. Although I like it here I miss HP just for the reason that over there I hung out with some real Metal Heads, not like the kids here who like Metal. But yeah, last year I enjoyed it here. Especially my Chemistry class. I met a few new people here including some of the HP punks. Now that I’m a senior things aren’t really different. I still feel the same as I did when I was a freshmen, sophomore, and a Jr. Although now I look at high school in a whole new perspective then I did when I actually started it. HPIAM is a great school with great teachers. The one thing I don’t like about HPIAM is the cockiness of the sports players, seriously they should just shut up with “how good they are”. You don’t see me bragging about my bass and drumming skills. So yeah, now that I’m a senior I’m looking back at all of my high school years and I cant help to think back at all the drama I had to deal with my ex-girlfriends, ex band members, and just jocks. But now I look back at all of that it just amuses me.

The Sting of the Scorpion

In this small story a little kid decides to get all “Punk Rock” by not putting on his shoes like his parents had told him to do and instead put on some flip flops and took a walk through the desert, only to be stung by a scorpion. Although the sting was not fatal, the small boy learned a valuable lesson in life.

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

It’s always better to do something then to do nothing at all.

Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

·     Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

·     Taking and developing Dental x-rays.

·     Taking medical histories for patients.

·     Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

·     Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

·     Performing office management tasks.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified. Dental assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

CHOSSE THE RIGHT!