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What to Look for in a Top Dental Assistant Program
Deciding to make the change to a new career can seem like a daunting task. For many students, it may be one of the biggest decisions they ever make and so choosing the right program takes careful consideration. Fortunately, there are a few indicators of a top dental assistant program that can help prospective students choose the best option for them. The quality of training facilities, the experience of instructors, and flexible class scheduling all
Foods that Stain Teeth: 3 Culprits Dental Hygienist School Students Should Know About
As patients age, their teeth will eventually grow more yellow over time. However, there are certain foods that are known to stain teeth more than others. Generally speaking, there are three compounds that begin to make the whiteness of teeth fade. There are a�?chromogens,a�� which are compounds with strong colour which clings to tooth enamel. There are tannins, which are compounds that are plant-based and make it easier for stains to grip teeth. And finally
3 Treatments For Broken Teeth That Dental Assistant Training Students Should Know
Dentists and dental assistants help to make smiles beautiful and healthy. Unfortunately, broken teeth happen quite often and it is the job of dentists and dental assistants to fix and repair them in order to protect against infection and other problems. There are many treatments for broken teeth, and technological developments are improving these repair methods all the time.A�Dental assistants help with the process of repairing broken teeth in various capacities, and know that different
3 Reasons Dental Hygienist School Grads Promote Tobacco-Free Living
In our health-conscious society, many people are becoming increasingly aware of the negative effects of smoking. As a result, the percentage of Canadaa��s population who are smokers has drastically declined in the last 50 years, from about 50% in the mid 1960s to 14.6% in 2015. But although many patients know that smoking increases rates of stroke, lung cancer, and many other bodily ailments, they might still be unaware that smoking can have a big
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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
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