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Is Continuing Dental Assistant Education Worth It?
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


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Many dental assistants go through a formal process to obtain knowledge and credentials when embarking on a career in dentistry. However, not all members of this profession choose to continue that formal education once they have landed a job. There are several reasons why assistants should consider participating in continuing dental assistant education from time to time, and thus staying at the top of their game.

Many professions continue to evolve over time. Certainly dentistry has made strides over the years. Methods that were once cutting edge are now somewhat obsolete. Because of this factor of change, a portion of what was learned on the way to getting the certification is no longer current data. The dental assistant who chooses to keep abreast of new technology and methods for taking care of patients will find that doing so helps keep the work fresh and appealing.

Another important reason to engage in continuing dental assistant education is the practical matter of keeping the skill set marketable. While it is true that some dental assistants are fortunate enough to work for the same firm all their careers, more assistants find that they look for opportunities to earn more money. If the assistant is familiar with the latest innovations in the treatment and care of dental patients, he or she becomes much more attractive to a prospective employer than someone whose skill set is more or less ten years out of date.

Last, continuing dental assistant education will help the individual feel good about the work he or she does. Most people receive a boost to the ego when we know that we are very good at what we do, and that we have a strong command of all there is to know about our line of work. By choosing to audit classes, attend seminars, and engage in various forms of continuing dentistry education, the assistant reinforces his or her confidence level. This assured nature will go a long way toward helping nervous patients relax, which in turn will help the assistant also remember that the work he or she does is in fact very important.

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