What’s the Best Nursing Degree to Get?
With the nursing industry booming, we get a lot of questions about the best nursing degree to pursue. Because going into nursing is already such a personal choice, we […]
Radiologic Technology Degrees
What can you do with a degree in radiologic technology? We’re glad you asked about the outlook for those who graduate with a degree in radiologic technology, as this field […]
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How Long Does It Take to Become a Dental Assistant?
There’s no requirement of formal education to become a dental assistant. However, what dental assistant candidates may lack in formal education, they make up for […]
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Taking the Plunge into Trade School: Important Considerations
From career fairs to campus tours, by the time you’re a junior or senior in high school you’ve heard a lot about college. Something less discussed is trade school – sometimes […]
What to do after a Career Fair?
A Career fair provides an excellent opportunity to meet recruiters face-to-face and to begin to network to identify open positions. Once you have attended a Career Fair, here are some […]
Do you have your 20-second elevator speech?
A 20-second elevator speech is a sales pitch, and it’s very short. It is a sound bite that sells you to a hiring manager or a networking contact that can […]
Leveraging Social Media to Find a Job
Social media can be a powerful tool in your search for employment. Knowing how to use social networks the right way can set you apart from other candidates. To help […]
8 Characteristics of a Successful Dental Assistant
If you are considering a career as a dental assistant, there may be many reasons for your decision. The healthcare industry offers some of the most secure, stable, and rewarding […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Carol Wooten
Our next faculty spotlight is on Carol Wooten, Program Coordinator for the School of Health Sciences and Instructor for the Dental Assisting program at Northwestern College. This program is new […]
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- April 5, 2017
7 Things Your Dental Assistant Wants You to Know
Dental assisting is an incredibly important job that provides dentists with in-office and patient help. Dental assistants serve as the first point of contact for new and returning patients. They […]
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Stay Calm. Your Dental Assistant is Here.
One of the main reasons that people avoid the dentist is fear. As a dental assistant, it will be your job to diminish patient fears and help them feel more […]
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Responsibilities of Dental Assistants
Dental hygienists and dentists perform a wide variety of work that targets many different areas of a patient’s mouth or jaw. Indeed, many dental practices offer a wealth of services […]
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