Month: May 2020

COVID-19 is continuing to change the way people work, interact, and function day-to-day. With dental offices reopening and staff members returning, the “new normal” looks far different than before. If you are currently in a dental assistant program and working at a local practice to gain real-world experience, you may be surprised by some of the changes you’ll see when you arrive back at work. Read on to find out what you can expect when preparing to help dentists and patients alike.  

While in dental assistant school, you will learn the differences between the face masks used in a dentist’s office. Although you might be used to seeing the traditional paper versions with pleats, the N95 has been propelled to the forefront because of COVID-19. But why are there so many and how can you know when to use the right one? These are common questions an aspiring dental assistant like yourself will ask and fortunately, this article will help provide you with the answers you need.   

Making sure dental instruments are kept clean is now more important than ever. Dentists and their team must follow all manufacturer instructions to make sure the items used to clean a patient’s teeth and gums are thoroughly sanitized and disinfected. But how is this process completed? Find out how a dental assisting school can better prepare you for this type of task when you enter into the field.