Tag: Dentist
CCC Celebrates Dental Assistant Recognition Week 2019
March 21, 2019
Dental Assistant Recognition Week (also known as DARW) is held the first full week in March every year. Dental assistants are a key part of the dental practice year-round. But …
What to Expect as an Extern: Dental Assistant
January 31, 2019
The thought of starting an externship can be intimidating. As students near the end of their program, they begin celebrating their release into the world of healthcare. But they soon realize …
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 …
What are Intraoral Cameras?
October 6, 2015
Have you ever wondered what the little cameras are that your dentist uses each visit? Well, you're in the right place - they're Intraoral Cameras! Intraoral Cameras are cameras used inside …
How To Prevent Periodontal Disease
February 17, 2015
Every day of our lives we make choices. Twice a day we should choose to brush and floss our teeth. This is such an important decision; so important that if …
Sweet Tooth | Keep Your Smile Sweet
February 13, 2015
It’s the time of year to receive gifts and sweets from our sweethearts. With the sweetheart holiday coming, I hope nobody forgets the things that help us enjoy those sweets …
4 Ways To Help Your Child While Teething
January 14, 2015
Do you have a young child who is crying for what seems like no reason? No matter what you do to comfort them, they seem like they're in pain and …
What do Dental Assistants do?
June 5, 2014
Is it just me, or do you always see the dental assistant more than the dentist when you go to check on your pearly whites? You may ask yourself, what …