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Category: Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant Salary: How Much Can You Expect to Make?

If you’re interested in a career where you can use both your smarts and your people skills with a short window of training, you’re in luck. The job outlook for dental assistants looks fair to good across Canada. The positive ...

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7 Ways To Master Dental Patient Communication

Trying to explain complex issues sympathetically is part of excellent patient communication. It’s also a two-way street. Practising the art of listening and reflecting back the concerns of a patient with reassurance can be just as ...

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The Top Dental Assistant Tips to Improve Your Work

Looking to become a dental assistant? Dental assisting can be a fast-paced, hands-on job. But if you want to play a part in helping people have healthier, more beautiful smiles, it may be the right career for you. As a dental assistant, you ...

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Emerging Technologies that are Changing the Dentistry Field

Technological advancements are the driving force for change. Over the past decade, dentistry has experienced many changes. From 3D printing to Cloud apps, technology is reshaping the industry for the better. Today, you cannot improve the l ...

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Career Checklist: Dental Assistant Job Duties

Are you looking for a promising career that won’t leave you wondering about the future? Look no further. Jobs for dental assistants are booming, and the job growth is higher than you’d think. Currently, the growth rate for denta ...

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Easing Their Fears: 4 Dental Hygienist Tips for Treating Difficult Patients

Fear of visiting the dentist is real, affecting around 16 percent of people. It stems from fear of pain, discomfort, or dislike of sitting with one’s mouth open. Trust issues also form over time from bad experiences at the dental of ...

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Starting Your Journey: 4 Tips for Getting Into Dental Hygiene School

The job outlook for dental hygienists is expected to grow by 20% between 2016 and 2026. This is higher than the national average growth rate of any other profession. As the demand for dental hygienists increases, so is the competition for ...

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A Bright Future: Dental Hygienist Salary and Job Outlook

Curious about a career as a dental hygienist, but not sure how much you’ll make? We have good news! The average dental hygienist salary keeps increasing each year. Keep reading to discover the essential information you’ll need in decid ...

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How to Become a Registered Dental Hygienist After Your Education

Did you know dental hygienists are the 6th biggest regulated health profession in the country? If you’ve graduated or will soon graduate with a dental hygiene degree, congratulations! You’re ready to become a registered dental ...

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