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 | Jan 30, 2023 | Dental Assisting, Patient Communication
Summary of Key Points Patient education is a vital part of any dental appointment. It involves teaching patients about oral hygiene, diet, nutrition, overall oral health, and the dental treatments they may undergo during their appointments. The purpose of patient...
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...
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...