Dental assistant

February from the 18th- 20th I got the chance to attend the Pre-Dental Admissions Workshop (PAW). This workshop has made a huge impact that will better my future as well as our community. As most of you know I want be a Dentist and once I get experience I would like to come back to Fort McDowell so that I can help provide oral care to our community. This workshop was put on by a Dental Student name Cristin Hasse who is in her third year of Dental School at the A.T. Still University which is…

I became interested in becoming a dental hygienist from a very young age. In the last year, I had applied to the dental hygiene program at UMB to dream my career. Finally, my dream began to come true, and I actually advanced to the interview process at UMB. However, my dream was stopped at the interview step. I got discouraged myself, but I thought differently and started to think what self-development and improvement are needed for my career. During the interview, all the candidates have a lot…

good at. The career of being a Dental Hygienist was always something I was interested in because ever since my childhood, I have always liked the dentist and keeping up with my oral hygiene. Now after researching this career and finding out more information about the education, environment, and job outlook I am still very interested in becoming a Dental Hygienist. In addition to all of the research, education and training play a big role in becoming a dental hygienist. For schooling,…

decide you become to a dental hygienist? I have been interested in dentistry for as long as I can remember. I began my journey as a pre-dental student at Western Washington University. During my first quarter, I got the chance to speak with a team from one of the local dental clinics for almost 4 hours. After learning about what being a dentist included and chatting with the dental hygienist at the clinic for about half of my time spent in their clinic, I realized that dental hygiene was…

Out of all the jobs available in the world I have always dreamed of one career. My aim is to become an Orthodontist. Teeth have always intrigued me which helped push myself towards this decision. However, like many others I have a backup plan. After thinking long and hard I found that dermatology was very interesting. The paths I have chosen are not easy and actually are very difficult to accomplish. I believe if someone tries hard enough and puts all the effort they have into what they do, they…

Five Advantages of Selecting Dental Hygiene as a Career If you're still at a point in your life where you haven't decided on what path to take as your vocation, there are many good reasons to consider becoming a dental hygienist. The following are just a few of the advantages in pursuing this career. There is strong demand for this type of work When you visit a dentist, the chances are that you will also spend some time with a dental hygienist. These are the people who clean your teeth before…

For dental professionals, finding the right practice can be more difficult than drilling cavities. The use of a dental consulting company to find openings often is the best move you can make when seeking a job in the industry. Level 5 Dental Consulting knows the vital role a dental consultant plays in the search for a new practice, and they want to help every dental professional in Arkansas find the right job. Consulting companies are vital for dental professionals because they work with a large…

Some of our dreams changed throughout the years, some didn’t. Mine did. First, it was a singer, next, it was a firefighter, then a chef, and now it’s a dental hygienist. Hopefully this one doesn’t change. As a dental hygienist the educational requirements are received through academic programs in community and technical colleges, dental schools or universities. The majority of these programs are completed in two years, along with receiving an associate degree. An associate degree allows a…

hygienist? Many may never know what a hygienist is or may do, but it's your lucky day. A hygienist is a licensed dental professional, register with a dental association. Which mean their abled to do any surgery that is needed. What are the basic things that hygienist do? Hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Which sounds…

This semester I had the opportunity to have a rotation in Meharry Dental School’s General Practice Residency (GPR) clinic. This clinic provides comprehensive dental services in all areas of general dentistry. While this clinic provides dental services to the general community, the hospital-based clinic allows clinicians to coordinate dental care to those patients with more complex medical conditions. This opportunity was very beneficial to my clinical growth for various reasons. This rotation…