Daily Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant Challenges & How To Overcome Them
Dental Assistant Challenges Dental assistants play a vital role in the healthcare industry, expertly managing both office tasks and patient care to keep a dental practice running smoothly. However, with this dual role comes various challenges, which require resourceful solutions and a growth mindset. In this article, we dive into the complexities of the dental assistant’s career, giving you insights on overcoming hurdles, as well as strategies for personal and professional growth. Is Dental Assisting a Good Career Now? In the current healthcare industry, dental assisting stands out as an excellent career choice, showing faster growth (7% between 2022 and […]
Learn MorePreparing Kids For Dental Procedures
Preparing Kids for a Dental Procedure: A Dental Assistant’s Guide The dental office can be a scary place for a kid. The noises, the prodding of teeth, and the dentist’s drill are all things that a kid waiting in the dental office will be wary of and the reason they are reluctant to be examined. […]
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Basic Charting Terminology of the Dental Assistant Ready for a career as a dental assistant? Before you begin you must learn the terminology used to do basic charting as a dental assistant. This dental assistant terminology includes parts of the teeth and mouth, dental procedures and billing terms. You will be able to master these […]
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Dental Assistant Training: The Life Cycle of Teeth Did you know that your teeth go through a lifecycle, starting only six weeks after conception? At three to four months, newborns will go through a time of teething when their teeth are erupting out of their gums. Children should have all their baby teeth by the […]
Learn MoreEducating Preventive Dentistry
Educating Our Youth Toward Preventive Dentistry Tooth decay is the number one chronic health problem of children, according to the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Dental assistants should strive to help our youth develop good dental habits thorough preventive dentistry. The dental assistant can be a powerful motivator for children to take care of their teeth and […]
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