stress and tooth sensitivity

stress and tooth sensitivityA Dental Assistant is one of the most important roles in a dental office. They are who the patient has their first and last interactions with when coming in for a dental procedure. It is crucial that they provide the patient with the best possible experience because let’s face it, no one likes going to the dentist and having dental work done. Insert Dental Assistant. Once you build that rapport with patients, they will look forward to seeing you and know that they are going to be taken care of. Patients will ask you if YOU are the one that will be with them next time because you are their new comfort zone.

Being a dental assistant is challenging yet so rewarding. You will deal with patients with every problem or concern you could ever imagine. Sometimes you will feel like someone’s therapist. The person they confide in because they trust you and just need someone to listen. Keep in mind even the way you go to get your patient from the waiting room makes a difference. Every little detail adds up to that first impression. If you are frazzled, running behind and stressed, don’t let it show. Greet them with a smile, a look of happiness, to help ease their mind. You don’t know what they have been through if they give you an attitude or aren’t very friendly. Ask them how their day is going. Sometimes this helps you both relax and gives you a moment to breathe.

Explaining procedures and addressing any concerns before the dentist comes in is a big part of a dental assistant’s job. A times, after the dentist diagnoses treatment on a patient, they will wait until the dentist leaves and ask you if the procedure is necessary. You need the confidence and knowledge to be able to explain to the patient why it is necessary and reassure them that the dentist will take great care of them and only recommend what is truly needed. A patient isn’t just a patient or a number, they are YOUR patient, and that is the most important thing to keep in mind. Dental Assistants will forever leave a lasting impression on a patient and help shape their outlook on dentistry and what it means to them. You get to play that role and it will mean more to you than you can ever imagine.

 

 

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Columbus Academy Of Dental Assisting
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2022-04-30
This class has been great. The instructors are amazing and Allison is always responsive if you have any questions or concerns. Jerika gave the best lectures, and made studying for the finals fun.
Lourdes R
Lourdes R
2022-04-30
Helps you understand things well & makes lab time fun
katherine konopka
katherine konopka
2022-01-02
The instructors from dental reflections are amazing ! Allison gets you ready for your next step in life
Jaren Kay
Jaren Kay
2021-12-30
Such a great school to learn the basics of dental assisting all the instructors are super helpful and will go out of their way for you. I would def recommend it to anyone who wants to be a dental assistant.
Rene H
Rene H
2021-01-28
I’m so glad I found this program! The small class size made it easier for me to focus and get the one on one help and attention I needed to learn as much as I could! Allison and all of the instructors did everything they could to make sure we would succeed in the field and find jobs. Even after graduation I know I can turn to Allison for questions or advice. If you’re looking for a dental assisting program I couldn’t recommend this one enough!!
Bailey Thomas
Bailey Thomas
2020-05-20
This program is one of the best dental assisting programs in the area! Chassiti and Allison do an amazing job teaching this course and providing all the necessary learning that is needed to be an outstanding dental assistant. They go above and beyond and are always willing to help out, even months after you finish the course. The program is reasonably priced, there is a lot of one-on-one and hands-on experience with the instructors. Small class sizes allow you to really succeed and get any questions answered. I would definitely recommend anyone thinking about doing this program to do it! 10/10!!
Raina Shaw
Raina Shaw
2019-12-14
Going to this program was the best decision I’ve ever made!! The instructors are so awesome and fun to work with and they program is really easy to fit in a schedule. I cannot wait to start my career path all thanks to this program and the lovely instructors.
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