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Comparing Dental hygienist vs. Dental assistant
In general, we often mix the roles and responsibilities of a dental hygienist and dental assistant; however, the reality is different. Both have to take various pieces of training and learn various skills for their work. If you plan to take these roles, it is...
How to handle an emergency and perform Open airway CPR to save a life?
Saving someone's life is one of the best feelings; hence learning CPR and first aid techniques can benefit at the time of need. After receiving the training, the individual can handle the patient in emergencies until medical help arrives. The necessity of open-air CPR...
10 Most Important Skills You Need as a Dental Hygienist
Are you wondering if you have the skills it takes to be a dental hygienist? Dental hygienists need a mix of soft and hard skills to succeed. Here are 5 soft skills and 5 hard skills you will need to do well as a dental hygienist. 1. Oral Communication To treat...
How to Become a Dental Office Manager
It’s no surprise that dental office management attracts many dental professionals. A dental office manager supervises day-to-day office operations so that dentists can concentrate on patient care. The wide-ranging duties of managers may include maintaining appointment...
How Long Does Dental Assistant Training Take?
Below, we will highlight what a dental assistant (D.A.) will go through to be certified and how long this can take. If you are one of those considering a career in dental assistant work, you have a huge role to fill. This is because dental assistants ensure that...
Should you be a Dental Assistant or Hygienist?
It’s one of those thoughts that many dental assistants reflect on is: Should they become a dental hygienist or not? Many dental assistants prefer to stay in the occupation because they thrive in an intense, demanding position that includes challenging tasks. It also...
On-the-Job Training vs. Dental Assisting School
The flexibility that dental assisting offers makes it an appealing career choice. A prospective dental assistant can work his or her way into the profession by either attending dental assisting school or getting training on the job. Both options allow the students to...
Is Dental Assistant School and Training Difficult?
If you are considering dental assistant training, be aware of the classes required and the program’s difficulty level. Though dental assisting is fairly hard to learn, most students find it pretty much easy. Here is a look at a dental assistant school, dental...
How Does it Feel Being a Dental Assistant
Most people are happy being a dental assistant. This career proves to bring out the blend of administrative, interpersonal, and clinical skills as a single unit. But there are some aspects of this profession that assistants may not be aware of before jumpstarting...
10 Soft Skills You Need as a Dental Assistant
Education and training both are very important for Dental assistants. It doesn't matter if you are looking for that first job or trying to take on more responsibilities. But, some things just can't be taught. So you need to observe the surroundings to develop and...