Do you find that people don't fully understand your role as a dental assistant? We're here to help set the record straight. Here are a few things everyone should know about dental assistants! danb.org/news-blog/deta…

Congratulations to Gloria Shackelford, who recently earned her CDA certification! She hopes to pursue management opportunities in the future, which was one of her primary reasons for pursuing certification. Way to go, Gloria! 👏

Dentistry has many specialties, which gives dental assistants a variety of career paths to follow. In honor of National Orthodontic Health Awareness Month, here are a few reasons working as an orthodontic assistant can be particularly rewarding. danb.org/news-blog/deta…

Sterilization is critical to instrument processing and infection control. Our newest continuing education course dives deeper into sterilization in dental offices, helping you learn different methods and strategies using real-life scenarios. Learn more: dalefoundation.org/courses/catalo…

Continuing education can open so many doors in your dental career! 📘🚪🦷

As #NationalOrthodonticHealthMonth comes to an end, let's thank orthodontic assistants for all they do to help patients smile confidently, chew properly, and even sleep soundly! 😁😴👏

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Now that's spooky! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Patient retention is crucial for dental offices, and it couldn't be done without dental assistants. danb.org/news-blog/deta…

Dental assistants are invaluable to their offices!

The 2022 Dental Assistants Salary and Satisfaction Survey results are now available! The survey showed these were the top factors dental assistants value in their job. Do you agree? What would you add to the list?

While pay varies based on location, practice, and experience, dental assistants who are DANB-certified often earn more than those who aren't certified. This is one of the top benefits of DANB certification!

While job satisfaction is still high for dental assistants, it has dipped in recent years. What would you like to see change within the profession? Learn more about trends in dental assistant satisfaction from our 2022 survey: danb.org/news-blog/deta…

We could not agree more! 🙌