by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Jul 28, 2023 | Career Building, Dental Assisting
Summary: Online dental assistant programs offer flexibility and convenience, often allowing you to learn at times that suit you (even if you have other professional or personal commitments). These programs are relatively cost-effective, reducing or eliminating many...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | May 1, 2023 | Career Building, Dental Assisting
Summary of Key Points: Different specializations help dental assistants take on more responsibilities in their practices and gain valuable skills that improve their career prospects. Popular specializations for dental assistants in Canada include Orthodontic...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Feb 27, 2023 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Hands-On Work
Summary of Key Points Dental practices are busy places with many practical tasks that need to be performed consistently to keep them efficient. As a dental assistant, you’ll be responsible for taking care of many of these duties. Along with other responsibilities,...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Dec 20, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Hands-On Work
Summary of Key Points Patient care refers to actions and attitudes that serve a patient’s individual needs, preferences, and values when they interact with a dental practice. Easy ways to improve patient care as a dental assistant include active and empathetic...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Nov 15, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Patient Communication
Summary of Key Points Dental assistants are vital in preparing patients for oral surgery from beginning to end. A key part of preparing a patient for oral surgery is to make them feel comfortable and safe in a clean environment. A dental assistant may run into...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Oct 24, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Hands-On Work
Dental assistants are an integral part of a dental practice. A dental assistant takes on many duties that help make a patient feel comfortable while also aiding a dentist in complex procedures. One of a dental assistant’s most common tasks is taking dental...
