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...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Sep 30, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Patient Communication
Dental assistants play a crucial role in many dental procedures, but they’re also vital for making patients feel comfortable during appointments. To succeed in this career, all dental assistants must possess essential people skills, from interacting with patients and...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Aug 16, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Hands-On Work
Dental assistants are responsible for many of the essential everyday tasks in the practices where they work, which means they need to know how to use a wide range of instruments, equipment, and instruments. If you’re thinking about a career in dental assisting, you’ll...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Jun 21, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, e-Learning
Earning the right qualifications to become a dental assistant can look different depending on where you’re training and where you want to work. That’s why it’s vital to do some research before you start your program. Remember: this is going to be your career, so you...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Jun 10, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting
So, you’re interested in a career as a dental assistant—good for you! Dental assisting offers stability, strong potential for growth, and a way to measurably improve the lives of others with your work. Of course, it also requires a variety of skills. While Risio’s...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | May 6, 2022 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, e-Learning
For many dental receptionists, making the move to become a dental assistant is only natural. After all, you get to work in the same kind of environment you’re already used to—but with better pay and a broader scope of responsibilities that require more specialized...
