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What do dental assistants make in your state?

Ranked from highest- to lowest-paying, here are the annual dental assistant salaries from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Meet Tina Hess, this month's DAD Spotlighted Assistant

Following is an interview with Tina Hess, a dental assistant from Quincy, Mich.
New Beginnings as a Dental Assistant

Linda Miles talks about the ever-expanding role of the dental assistant.

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Clinical Knowledge

Protect those hands at work and at play

Healthy, uncompromised skin is your No. 1 best protection against germs and virus at work says Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA.
Dental assistants and patient drug usage

Since drug use is becoming so common, dental assistants and other dental staff should be properly trained in the areas of drug use, drug interactions, and promoting drug treatment.
What about MRSAs in Dentistry?

Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, talks about educating patients about MRSAs.
Digital Single Lens Reflex vs. Digital Point and Shoot Cameras

There are many benefits to the immediate feedback that a digital camera presents to you and your patient. Here's what you need to know about digital cameras.

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Front Desk/Office Manager

Putting money where the patient's mouth is: Increasing benefits to save money

Insurance companies are taking action in addressing the benefits of preventive dental care.
Universal and Enduring Systems of a Dental Practice: Part 1

Cindy Ishimoto, CDPMA, says the common threads that tie a practice together and weave the tapestry of a successful practice are the universal and enduring systems.
From office manager to practice leader

Today's office manager is a leader in the practice as more dentists relinquish sometimes tightly held management responsibilities to focus on delivering exceptional dentistry.

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Continuing Education

Front-office focus: Reevaluating the CDPMA exam

The Dental Assisting National Board is reevaluating and updating the Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator certification exam.
High quality impressions for implant procedures

Thomas O'Connor, DMD, and Elina Zilic, dental assistant, point out that the use of high quality materials in the right combination and an effective technique is the first step toward attaining detailed, accurate-fitting impressions.
High-quality impressions for implant procedures

Thomas O'Connor, DMD, and Elina Zilic show you how to obtain optimal results with your implant impressions.

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It's Your Life

The high-tech assistant

The assistant becomes the driver of the bus who is responsible for incorporating the new technology into the practice and getting the rest of the staff on board.
Ya Wanna Eat, Don't Ya?

Dental assistants create a window of opportunity to practice success and fulfillment.
Going green in your dental office

Tips to help your practice and the environment

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With oral-systemic links in mind, improved clinical outcomes of non-surgical therapy are now more important than ever. This course offers solutions that will enhance your approach to non-surgical periodontal therapy and increase profitability for your practice.