by Carey-Ann Thurlow | May 27, 2026 | Dental Assisting, Hands-On Work
Key Takeaways Dental assisting involves sustained postures, repetitive hand movements, and physical stamina during each shift. Back, neck, shoulder, and wrist tension can develop without good ergonomic habits, but is manageable with the right approach. Simple daily...
by Carey-Ann Thurlow | May 11, 2026 | Career Building, Dental Assisting, Dental Career & Training, Hands-On Work
Key Takeaways Your first year involves a real learning curve, and that’s completely normal Daily tasks include clinical support, patient care, and infection control Accredited programs blend online coursework with hands-on clinical training in Alberta and...
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 | 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 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...
