At 19, Staci Chell envisioned herself as a child educator, but an opportunity at a dental practice shifted her course. Later as a dental assistant, hands-on training in a hospital residency dental program opened her eyes to unique aspects of her role. Today, she advises patients at West Village... CONTINUE READING
From taking impressions and radiographs to providing patients with oral care instruction following surgery and procedures, dental assistants' responsibilities are among the most extensive and varied in the dental office. Dental Assistants Recognition Week™ offers an opportunity to spotlight... CONTINUE READING
In the dental profession, it takes a team effort to make the experience for dental patients a positive one. Multi-talented Dental Assistants make vital contributions to teams all around the country. This week, March 6 to 12, recognizes the incredible work they do every day. The 2022 theme chosen... CONTINUE READING
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Sixty-three years after Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor (shown, below left) became the first woman in the United States to earn a degree in dentistry, another revolutionary arrived on the... CONTINUE READING
Though in 1950 she had never taught a class, except Sunday school, Massachusetts native Dr. Esther Wilkins was willing to venture to the Pacific Northwest and lead the first eight students enrolled in the dental hygiene program in Washington. [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignright"... CONTINUE READING
