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 | Sep 1, 2022 | Dental Assisting, Hands-On Work
No two dental clinics are exactly alike, and a dental assistant’s responsibilities will vary depending on the practice where they’re employed. That’s why leading dental assistant training programs like Risio make sure to train dental assistants to have a wide range of...
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...
