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Potential Dental Assistant Careers: A Guide to Orthodontic Office Work
Graduates of dental assistant college programs will be happy to know that the career opportunities available for them in the blossoming Canadian dental industry are both exciting and in-demand. Dental assistant training courses prepare students for the dental industry by providing a thorough classroom education as well as hands-on training. This allows students to have a world of options once they receive their diploma. One bright career path for students is in orthodonticsa��a growing field
A Great Education and a Positive Attitude Pays Off: A True CADH Story
WeA�wanted to share with you a quick true story from a Level 4 placement for Dentistry from the Heart. Dentistry from the Heart is a charity in which a dental office can participate and for the day they offer basic cleanings, extractions, and fillings at no cost to the local community. CADH students were there as support for this one particular dental office, but they quickly took on a stronger role and exceeded expectations of
Bleeding Gums: 3 Causes Dental Hygienist School Students Should Know About
When you first graduate and step into your role as a dental hygienist, you may be surprised by how often you encounter people experiencing bleeding gums. According to Dr. Farshid Sanavi, as much as 90 per cent of the population experiences bleeding gums occasionally. In dental hygienist training, youa��ll learn the proper advice to give to patients in order to keep them from visiting the dentist chair too frequently. Here are 3 leading causes of
Handling Dental Office Emergencies: A Guide for Students in Dental Assisting Training
If youa��re considering becoming a dental assistant, you might imagine yourself helping patients get settled into a dentista��s office, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, applying pit and fissure sealants, polishing patienta��s teeth, and maintaining friendly relationships with each patienta��among many other duties. These are some of the main responsibilities that come with a career in dental assisting, and what you can expect to encounter on a daily basis. But as a dental assistant, you might sometimes
Study Tips for Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Students
Dental hygiene and dental assisting programs are fast paced. Students in these programs are required to learn many facts in a short period of time. I am always on the lookout for new ways to help faculty ensure that they provide their students with easy ways to learn and succeed in subjects such as anatomy, pathology and dental anatomy which all require memorization of facts for recall. Recently, in Faculty Focus, a publication that I
How Dental Hygienist School Grads Help Patients Choose the Right Toothbrush
The Canadian Dental Association (CAD) recommends that patients replace their toothbrush every three months. This helps ensure that their teeth are kept clean and healthy. But with so many different options to choose from, how do patients know which toothbrush to purchase? Choosing the right toothbrush is important. In fact, the wrong toothbrush can sometimes cause damage to enamel and gums in the long run. Thata��s why the expert advice of a trained dental hygienist
The ABC’s of Dental Equipment Maintenance for Students Pursuing Dental Assistant Careers
A� Today’s dental assistants do their utmost to ensure that operations in the dental office run smoothly. Making sure that equipment functions at its best is an important part of that role. By properly maintaining dental equipment, you’ll avoid any unexpected breakdowns and keep equipment working optimally for as long as possible. The tasks involved in dental equipment maintenance aren’t time consuming when performed regularly, and they’ll become an easy part of your day-to-day routine
Dental Hygienist Training 101: Top 3 Benefits of Flossing
Everyone knows that flossing is a critical part of maintaining good oral health. In fact, from a very young age we are constantly reminded to floss our teeth or wea��ll get cavities. Something we never question, though, is why flossing is so important. Luckily, the dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists that we see regularly can easily answer this question. In fact, if youa��re on your way to filling one of these important roles, you
The Secret to a Healthier life? Get Some Sleep!
As time ticks by and the impending stress of exams, (otherwise known at CADH as opportunities to show onea��s exceptional competencies!), make themselves part of the fabric of daily life at the school, imperative and important routines get interrupted or put on the a�?back burnera�?, in place of tireless fretting and stressing .A� The mainstay of our existence, a good quality nighta��s sleep, is usually the first to be replaced!A� Unfortunately, an all too common
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