We spend a lot of time at work, so feeling at home in the workplace is especially important. When your environment is comfortable, you’re more likely to confide...
We have all heard the expression “attitude is everything,” but in dental assisting, that can be especially true. Although clinical skills and knowledge are key ...
Happy Dental Assistants Recognition Week! This week is all about dental assistants and celebrating your careers and experiences in the dental office.
Many de...
The end of the year and the beginning of a new one are often times for self-reflection, and for setting (and hopefully sticking to) both short- and long-term go...
On Oct. 31, it’s not uncommon for dental assistants to show their Halloween spirit by wearing costumes at work. In the past, you’ve shared your photos from fun ...
For dental assistants, the word “just” can be a four-letter word that downplays their role on the dental team. “A lot of us in the dental assisting profession h...
If you’ve ever started a new dental assistant job, you likely remember the feeling that comes with reporting for work on that very first day. Excitement! Antici...
For dental assistants, being busy is often just a way of office life.
It’s your responsibility to ensure that the schedule is well-managed, the supply room i...
Keeping patients safe is the No. 1 priority for the entire dental team, including dental assistants — particularly, through ensuring infection control complianc...
Consider this job-search scenario: You’re feeling ready to either enter the workforce as a dental assistant or pursue a dental assistant job at a new practice. ...
