by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Jun 29, 2023 | Dental Assisting
Summary: A positive attitude in a dental assistant can significantly influence the entire practice, including other team members and patients. This “ripple effect” can make anxious patients feel at ease, motivate coworkers, and foster a productive work...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | Jun 5, 2023 | Dental Assisting, Patient Communication
Summary of Key Points Communication skills are a vital aspect of a dental assistant’s role. Effective communication helps you alleviate patient anxiety, improve teamwork within the practice, educate patients, and handle constructive criticism. To alleviate...
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 | Apr 6, 2023 | Dental Assisting, Patient Communication
Summary: Roughly 40 million people avoid the dentist every year because of moderate to severe dental anxiety. When those patients visit your practice, reducing their anxiety is key to making their appointments safer and more comfortable so they can get the care they...
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...
