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A lifelike mannequin plays a crucial role in the education of students at Southwest Dental Assisting Academy in Lafayette. Bob has been a part of the academy for several years and is always a class favorite. During the course, students use Bob to learn how to do several hands-on procedures, such as taking dental X-rays,…

Anyone who pursues a career as a dental assistant will be part of one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for dental assistants will grow by 11% by 2030, a faster rate than most other fields. Last year, there were 330,200 dental assistant jobs…

It isn’t uncommon for dentists to tell new dental assistants or those in training that they don’t need to attend school and that they can learn the necessary skills on the job. However, completing a dental assistant school program in just nine weeks gives students more skills and knowledge. Because of the number of patients…

March 1-7, 2020 was designated as Dental Assistants Recognition Week (also know as DARW). The first full week in March every year since 1977 is set aside to recognize Dental Assistants across the country. Dental assistants are a key part of the dental practice year round, but they have a special week dedicated to them.…