Dental Assistant Schools

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Is Dental Assisting for You?

In addition to formal schooling and medical training, there are certain skills and qualities that someone should have in order to excel as a dental assistant:

  • Do you enjoy helping others?
  • Are you interested in medicine and health care?
  • Are you courteous and professional?
  • Can you multitask?
  • Are you detail-oriented and well-organized?
  • Are you a good listener?
  • Is your appearance neat, clean and well-groomed?
  • Can you maintain patient confidentiality?
  • Do you have the physical ability to perform office duties?

If you answered yes to most or all of these questions, then dental assisting might be the career choice for you.

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