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Why Continuing Education for Dental Assistants Is Important

“Live as if you will die tomorrow but learn as if you will live forever.” Gandhi was good at offering sound advice. Increasing your skill set is always a move in the right direction. It will help you grow as a person and give y ...

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Tips to Help You Ace Your Dental Assistant Interview

You’ve done the work and finished school. You’ve started your job search and landed an interview. You are so close to landing your dream job as a dental assistant. The only thing standing in your way is the interview. With all ...

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Dental Assistant Qualifications: The Traits You’ll Need for Success

A dental assistant has a lot of responsibility. In this growing field, more people are studying hard to become dental assistants these days. Dental assistant employment is expected to grow by 19 percent from 2016 to 2026. Are you looking ...

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SODC Adds 36 More Spots to Its Hygienist and Assisting Programs

Dental hygienists and assistants have some of the highest-paying jobs in the field of dentistry. If you’re interested in taking up one of these careers, we’ve got great news for you. At Southern Ontario Dental College, ...

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How to Decide if a Career in Dentistry is Right for You

Are you thinking about becoming a dental assistant, hygienist, or dentist? Read on to learn if a career in dentistry is right for you. ...

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How to Comfort a Patient with Dental Anxiety

The bright lights. The sharp tools. The prospect of throwing up while laying in the dental chair. These are all common factors that people fear when visiting the dentist. As many as 1 in 5 people avoid the dentist due to dental anxiety. Tha ...

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Here Are All the Studying Tips You Need to Pass Your Next Dental Exam!

A 3.5 GPA in undergraduate school is the best starting place to get into dental school. If you managed a 3.5 in undergraduate, you’re no stranger to studying up for difficult tests. Maybe you’re out of practice, or you got lucky ...

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5 Signs You Should Pursue a Dental Assistant Career

Do you like caring for people and practising good oral hygiene? Then you may want to consider a dental assistant career. Dental assistants perform duties in a dental practice such as taking patient x-rays, sterilizing tools, and assisting d ...

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Surprising Benefits That Add to Dental Hygienist Job Satisfaction

Are you considering a dental hygienist program? If so, you have a lot to look forward to. Aside from a rewarding career path, dental hygienist jobs offer a high level of job satisfaction too. Wondering if it’s the right career for you ...

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SODC is NOW accepting Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting applications for 2025. View Programs