How Dental Health Can Affect Heart Health
When a person has periodontitis, advanced periodontal (gum) disease, the mouth is like a battlefield. Millions of bacteria are fighting their way in, taking shelter in the soft tissues of […]
6 Ways to Know if Dental Assisting is the Right Career Path for You
For most people, visiting the dentist’s office isn’t something to look forward to. Whether for a routine checkup or a curative procedure like getting a filling for a cavity or […]
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- October 13, 2017
Take Advantage of Big Opportunities as a Dental Assistant
Every day across America, countless people walk into dental offices feeling a little nervous, apprehensive, and hopeful that everything will go okay. Also, much of the time, the main individual […]
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- September 14, 2017
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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- April 6, 2017
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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- March 30, 2017