Dr. Woodman and Dr. Malz spent some time with CATA students in South Charlotte today giving students information on dental careers. We had a great time and the group asked some excellent questions about dentistry and what to do in high school to prepare for a career. We talked about everything from dental assisting and…
The DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides certification and credentialing for dental assistants in the United States. It sets national standards for dental assisting knowledge and skills and offers various certifications to dental assistants who meet the established requirements. Here are some key points about DANB: It’s important to…
We met up with some great students at the Parkwood high School College and Career Fair. We had the opportunity to discuss dental assisting careers and how our school can help. They put on a nice event and we were happy to be invited!
We were invited to Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, NC to speak with students about our dental assistant school. We met some fabulous kids and they asked some terrific questions. Congrats to everyone graduating this year and if we can be of any help, get in touch!
Conratulations to the next batch of Nitrous graduates! You guys did great and we are proud of you that you took the opportunity to expand your dental assisting skills. Being able to monitor nitrous so that the dentist can leave the treatment room to see an emergency or do a hygiene check really increases the…
Since we have an upcoming Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Monitoring Course coming up, we thought we’d talk a little about the use of the gas in dentistry. Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is a commonly used sedative agent in dentistry. When administered in appropriate concentrations and under proper supervision, nitrous oxide is considered safe…
Congrats to the Winter dental assistant class of 2022. We are so proud of you and looking forward to seeing where you all wind up. We are always here for questions and to review your resumes and job applications. We know dental assisting is an excellent choice and we wish you all the best of…
When it comes to holiday gifts for your favorite “dental” person, here are ten options that can be both practical and enjoyable. Whether it’s something practical, educational, or purely decorative, thoughtful dental gifts can be a great way to show appreciation and support for dental professionals during the holiday season. If you missed out on…
One of the requirements to work as a dental assistant in North Carolina is basic life support for healthcare providers. We contract with companies in Charlotte to provide this certification as part of our Model Dental Assistant training class so you will be ready to work once you graduate. The card is valid for two…
DSI students did a great job on their clinical dental radiography section. To reiterate – North Carolina now requires 8 hours of didactics and 16 hours of clinical hands on for a total of three days training. While we know it can be more expensive and inconvenient, the state will not take kindly to shortcuts…
