DENTAL ASSISTANTS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND!! STARTING PAY BETWEEN $14 – $20 PER HOUR
BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN AS LITTLE AS 12 WEEKS!! Dental Assistant Starting Pay is Now $14 – $20 per Hour CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TAKE A TOUR OF OUR FACILITY https://academy4da.com/course/12-week-dental-assistant-training-program/ NEXT CLASS DATES: Thursdays, May 20, 2021 (FULL – WAIT LIST AVAILABLE) 8:30am – 4:00pm Saturdays, June 5, 2021 (4 Seats Remaining) 8:30am – 4:00pm Mondays – July 26, 2021 8:30am – 4:00pm Mon/Wed Evenings – July 26, 2021 6:00pm – …Read More
adminMay 6, 2021
Coping with Social Distancing: Tips for Managing Time, Stress, and Anxious Feelings
By now, most, if not all, of us are practicing social distancing until further notice. For those with kids, they are homeschooling while trying to balance remote work schedules. For others that may be alone or have no kids or family nearby, or have been temporarily laid off of work, this time is especially challenging. We must all do our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing functions as a means of …Read More
adminMarch 24, 2020
Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush?
Answer From Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S. It’s possible to brush your teeth effectively with a manual toothbrush. However, an electric toothbrush can be a great alternative to a manual toothbrush, especially if you have arthritis or other conditions that make it difficult to brush well. An electric toothbrush’s bristle movement might even help you remove more plaque from your teeth and improve your gum health. If you use an electric toothbrush, make sure it’s comfortable …Read More
adminMarch 13, 2020
Growth in the Dental Field for Dental Assistants
From 2018 to 2023, dental assistant salaries have increased astronomically. According to Indeed, the jobs requiring an EFDA Certification have increase by 1600.00% since 2018. Dental Assistants with an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) and Dental Radiology Certification earn +7.51% more than the average base salary, which is $19.14 per hour (Dental assistant salary in Florida – indeed 2023). Dental assistants have also seen a bigger job opportunity with dental offices looking to hire more …Read More
adminApril 13, 2023Probiotic Mouthrinse Improves Oral Health
According to Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, “A small study of 30 children found that mouthrinses containing probiotics can help limit plaque accumulation. The study included a group that used the probiotic mouthrinse once daily and a group that used a fluoride rinse once daily. No significant differences were found between the probiotic and fluoride groups regarding plaque accumulation at day 7. However, at day 14 and day 30, the probiotic rinse showed increased efficacy in …Read More
adminAugust 29, 2022CDC
According to the new CDC Covid updates, “In support of this update CDC is: Continuing to promote the importance of being up to date with vaccination to protect people against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Protection provided by the current vaccine against symptomatic infection and transmission is less than that against severe disease and diminishes over time, especially against the currently circulating variants. For this reason, it is important to stay up to date, especially as new …Read More
adminAugust 15, 2022Fluoride Remains Key Component of Oral Hygiene Regimens
According to Delta Dental, “While fluoride has taken a hit over the past several years, particularly among individuals desiring a more holistic approach to medical and dental care, it still remains widely used in daily oral health regimens. The recently released 2022 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a poll of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Delta Dental, found that one out of two respondents use fluoride products, and 79% of the …Read More
adminAugust 12, 2022
The safety of alcohol-containing mouthwashes has been demonstrated in clincal studies for decades
According to Listerine Professional, WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, THERE ARE IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ALCOHOL-CONTAINING MOUTHRINSES. Alcoholic Beverages Consumed 1 Excessive consumption is a key factor in carcinogenic risk 1 May contain impurities such as nitrosamines, urethane, and other contaminants1 Alcohol-Containing Mouthrinses Expectorated (not to be swallowed) 1 Total amount of exposure to alcohol during proper use is insignificant compared to exposure received during excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages because mouthwash is expectorated 1 Use highly …Read More
adminAugust 3, 2022What to expect with your first job and how to get your dental career off to a great start!
According to Dental Post, Here’s what to expect with your first job and how to get your dental career off to a great start! It’s that time of year again when a new graduating class of dental professionals is embarking on their careers. It’s been a long time since my first job, but I recall how excited I was to start my career. I wanted to impress my new colleagues and show them how seriously …Read More
adminJuly 26, 2022
Is Periodontal Disease Linked to Alzheimers?
According to Tufts Now, “Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a common type of bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if untreated results in unstable teeth and tooth loss. In recent years, F. nucleatum has been linked to conditions ranging from colorectal cancer to premature delivery of babies. Now new research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Tufts University scientists and colleagues suggests a link between F. nucleatum and Alzheimer’s disease. “In this study, our lab …Read More
adminJuly 18, 2022
Dental Assistant Overview
According to Dental Post, In 2021, 61% of full-time dental assistant salaries range from $31,000 to $50,000. 14% are earning over $50K. This is an increase over 2020, when 52% of full-time dental assistant salaries ranged from $31,000 to $50,000 and 12% were earning over $50k. Over the last year, the percentage of dental assistants reporting total income less than or equal to $20k dropped from 8% to 4.5%. Between 48% and 49% indicated their …Read More
adminJuly 12, 2022What Dental Professionals Want
According to Direct Dental, Dental Professionals want… “Flexibility After reading all the responses, flexibility seemed to be the #1 want, and obviously the hardest thing for a small practice to give. Usually in a practice everyone has their set position so when someone calls out the whole team struggles. So offering flexibility is a challenge. Here are some ideas on how to offer it. Build a temp bench – for each position in your office, …Read More
adminApril 19, 2022
Dental Assistant Appreciation Week!
Dental assistants are key to what helps shape a dental office! Through Dental Assistants patient care, dedication, perseverance & hardwork, the dental field continues to become one of the top growing fields! This week, we take time to show our love for ALL Dental Assistants around the world! National Today states the reasons why dental assistant recognition week is important is because.. Dental assistants are essential to a dental team Having an assistant in their …Read More
adminMarch 7, 2022
Dental Employee Turnover 2022
According to Dental Post, Over the last year, dental workers have returned to the job market in large numbers, and many returning workers took positions with new employers. With the current shortage of dental workers, many employers are concerned about retaining current employees. DentalPost’s new 2022 Dental Professional Salary Survey Report provides data to help dental practice owners and managers gauge their level of risk for losing one or more team members during the next year due …Read More
adminJanuary 21, 2022