Category: Dental Assisting

There’s no way to avoid sickness all the time but these three tips are essential for your health Whether you’re a Dental Assisting student or a full-fledged Dental Assistant, you probably spend a great deal of time around dental patients. And as you probably already know, these patients won’t always practice the sanitary precautions […]

April 23, 2015

Dental Assistant Customer Service

Become A Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants are Key To Outstanding Customer Service The number of dental practices continues to increase, which means there is an increasing demand for assistants. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of Dental Assistant positions will increase by an estimated 11% by 2028. Dental Assistants are extremely important to any dental practice. Why? […]

April 22, 2015

Your Dental Assisting Career

Dental Assisting Career

There are many advantages to choosing a Dental Assisting career. In an industry with a central focus on providing care for people, the constant need to maintain good oral health translates to a constant demand for good Dental Assistants. A Dental Assisting career provides: Job stability Climate-controlled setting High-tech equipment Flexible schedule – a […]

April 22, 2015

10 Dental Instruments You Need To Know

Dental Assisting Program

Becoming Familiar with Instruments Included in Dental Assisting Program It is essential that Dental Assistants develop an understanding of dental tools. Although only Dentists and Dental Hygienists actually use tools directly on patients, it is essential that students learn about instruments in the Dental Assisting program. Assistants are responsible for preparing instruments prior to an […]

April 22, 2015

Dental Assistant Program Questions

Dental Assisting Program

The Four Most Vital Questions to Ask When Choosing a Dental Assistant Program It’s smart to seek information and ask questions before making a big life decision, such as choosing a school. We want you to be as informed as possible, which is why we’ve compiled a few questions about First Institute’s Dental Assisting program […]

April 22, 2015

Dental Assistant Informational Interviews

Dental Assisting Interview

Getting the Most from an Informational Interview Just because they are still in school doesn’t mean that students in a Dental Assistant program shouldn’t be interviewing. It’s a good idea to try to arrange some Dental Assistant informational interviews. The big difference between a standard interview and an informational interview is who is asking the […]

April 22, 2015

Dental Assistant Classes

Dental Assistant Education

As you have probably already discovered, the dental assistant program at First Institute is a great place to start your dental assistant training. It consists of in-depth curriculum accompanied with hands-on training activities. It is easy to admit that the list of classes may seem overwhelming and daunting at first glance, but classes at First