Dental Assisting — What I’ve Learned
Dental assisting will teach you some important lessons. Learning office procedures, adapting your work style to fit the dentist’s needs, and adjusting to the needs of the individual patient is often something young dental assistants struggle with. Melissa Ibarra has been a dental assistant for eight years and says young and aspiring dental assistants often struggle with how to best make those adjustments and for finding the maximum level of success right out of the gate. Here are her top pieces of advice: Don’t get frustrated if you struggle in the beginning: In any job, there is a learning curve,
READ MORE4 Ways Dental Assistants Can Make Patients Feel More Comfortable
Being a patient can be hard. A visit to the dentist is stressful for most people. The thought of all those mysterious dental instruments, screeching drills, and numbing needles are scary enough on the table, let alone inside one’s mouth. And then there’s the fear of the pain resulting in dental work. So, it is important for a dental assistant to calm the patient and make them feel more comfortable before the dentist begins. Here are 4 proven ways dental assistants can make their patients feel more comfortable. 1. Engage The Patient Create an inviting environment from the second the
READ MOREHow can I get into the Dental Assisting Field?
Interested in Dental Assisting Field? If you want a career in the dental industry, don’t give up a chance to get Milwaukee dental assistant training, don’t pass it up. For many looking to enter the dental industry, Milwaukee dental assistant training is your best bet for finding a fulfilling career. Getting into dentistry is a terrific idea for many people, but not all of them are going to become dentists or dental hygienists. For many, it’s just not practical or realistic. For those people, a career in dentistry most likely means Milwaukee dental assistant training, which will train them to
READ MOREIs Dental Assistant Training For You?
How do you know Milwaukee dental assistant training is for you? Well, first of all, you should like the teeth. If you hate teeth, you probably should just quit now. Teeth are a huge part of Milwaukee dental assistant training. Do you live in or around Milwaukee? That’s another criterion. If you live in Texas or Arkansas or Florida, Milwaukee dental assistant training is probably not right for you. Do you have a job you love? If your chosen career is fulfilling and interesting to you, if you have a good time every day at your job, and feel like
READ MOREWhat To Expect as a New Dental Assistant
Congratulations, you are a new dental assistant. You have completed the excellent training at Milwaukee Career College in the dental assisting program. You feel quite confident in your knowledge and skills. The interview for a position at a dental office has turned into you being accepted for the job, and your first day is Monday. Now you are ready to make some money for the skills you have learned. But what can you expect when a new dental assistant? Here are some common ones. New Dental Assistant Jitters It’s Monday and you have arrived for your job in dental assisting.
READ MORE3 Ways To Keep Your Dental Patients Happy!
Learn how to keep dental patients happy. Some say the secret to success in a dental office is having modern technology or the best dental staff. However, I’m here to show you that a successful dental practice is in large part due to strong doctor-patient relationships or more simply, happy customers. Whether you are working at the front desk or alongside a dentist, you are responsible for establishing relationships with your customers. Keep reading to find out 3 ways for dental assistants to foster strong patient relationships. Recognize Your Patients During each visit, always address patients by name. If you
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