Herzing University shares “lessons learned” from its Dental Assisting
Hybrid Track program and how the program’s first graduating class will leverage
their new skills in their career paths. Four suggestions highlight how other
programs can assist with reducing the shortage of allied dental professionals,
especially dental assistants.
The Coastal Alabama Community College Dental Assisting
Program is always looking for ways to improve its program and student
experiences. The program added two new assignments to better prepare students
professionally: role-play of real-life patient scenarios and mock job interviews
using their own resumes.
The East Carolina
University School of Dental Medicine is using its statewide locations to
provide quality oral health care to rural counties throughout the state while
providing learning opportunities for dental students.
5 Questions With … Dr. Hiroe Ohyama
The Assistant Professor and Director of Operative Dentistry at Harvard School of Dental Medicine shares what influenced her to pursue a career in dentistry.