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Amanda S, Dental Assistant

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Meet Amanda Steitzel, a 2021 graduate of our Dental Assisting program who is currently employed at The McHenry Dentist. Amanda was an exceptional student during her time at First Institute and someone we are very proud to recognize for her career success. Amanda chose First Institute because it allowed her to jump start a new

Job Prospects for Dental Assistants

Dental Assisting Career

Dental Assistants perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties within a dental office. Dental Assistants may administer patient care, perform minor procedures and conduct examinations. They also work closely with Dentists and Dental Hygienists. Since a Dental Assistant is the go-to person for many tasks they must have excellent communication, organizational skills and dexterity! […]

Dental Assisting Job Interview Tips

Dental Assisting Career

Your First Dental Assisting Interview The Dental Assistant interview process can be demanding. With the economy still in an unsettled state, confidence and preparation are more important than ever for interviewees. After completing your Dental Assistant training from First Institute, use these quick tips for your first interviews with a dentist’s office.   1. Be […]

Add Soft Skills to Enhance Your Dental Assistant Resume

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Stand Out From Other Resumes With These Important Job-Winning Attributes Writing your resume can be a daunting undertaking. It can be particularly difficult when you have just completed a dental assistant program and are seeking your first job. After all, it is difficult to impress a hiring manager when you don’t have professional experience. You can […]

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 […]