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National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 5, 2018
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: February is celebrated in the profession of dentistry as "National Children's Dental Health Month". This month-long observance brings together thousands of …
Tips to Help You Fight Cavities and Periodontal Disease
January 24, 2018
From the desk of Jennifer Fuentes, Dental Assistant Instructor: Having a beautiful healthy smile doesn’t have to be hard. There are a lot of habits that you can develop to help …
All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
December 11, 2017
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: As the holidays approach and I sit pondering a dental topic of interest for December, I couldn't help but start to …
Using Your Dental Insurance Before the End of the Year
November 29, 2017
From the desk of Lindsey Viel, Dental Assistant Instructor: Well, it’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us! As your holiday calendar fills up with festive festivities …
Famous Americans That Were Also Dentists
October 31, 2017
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: While we are celebrating October as National Dental Hygiene month, I wanted to reflect on a few Americans that were a …
Thank a Dentist for Flag Day
June 14, 2017
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the flag …
Enjoy Summer Sports While Avoiding Dental Injuries
May 3, 2017
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: The sun is shining and the days are getting warmer. School will be out soon and participating in a sport will …
Let Them Know They Are Appreciated!
March 6, 2017
From the desk of our Dental Assisting Department: Contributing to quality dental care, today's dental assistants are role models of professional development. Strengthening the entire dental team, they enhance patient satisfaction …
Celebrate Children’s Dental Health
February 17, 2017
From the desk of our Dental Assisting Department: February is National Children's Dental Health month. Please join us in making sure that all children are given the change to learn, practice …
What You Should Know as a Dental Assistant: A Day in the Life
January 27, 2017
From the desk of our Dental Assisting Department: Some may wonder what we as Dental Assistants do all day or what we are required to do. Here is what we do …