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West Covina Dental Assistant Student Demonstrates Perseverance On Journey to Completion

Lena has overcome significant personal challenges and recently started an externship to finish the Dental Assistant program.

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Dental Assistant vs. Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Learn everything you need to know about the differences between a dental assistant vs registered dental assistant.

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Why Are Dental Assistants Important?

Here at UEI College, one of our favorite analogies about the role of dental assistants is that they’re the air traffic controllers of the dental clinic. It’s a great analogy because dental assistants are often tasked with duties that contribute toward ensuring patient coordination and safety, helping dentistry offices run smoothly on a day-to-day basis….

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Can You Become a Dental Assistant with a Felony?

If you have an interest in breaking into the dentistry field but are unsure if you have the time, background, or resources it takes to train to be a dentist or hygienist, you may still find that an entry-level dental assistant position is still well within your reach. But, what if you have a criminal…

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Do Dental Assistants Clean Teeth?

If you are thinking about becoming a dental assistant, you might be wondering whether a dental assistant can perform cleanings? This blog post provides you with everything you need to know about what dental assistants can and cannot do as well as answer the question of whether dental assistants can clean teeth. If you’re interested…

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