Gloves Off: Education for dental assistants—is it really necessary?

In this video, we’re going to discuss some things that are uncomfortable but important. So, dental assistants, this one is a little challenge to you as we talk about dental assistant education.

The big question: Is it really necessary?

The dental assisting workforce is about 350,000 strong—the largest group of oral health-care workers out there. Think about how much dentistry has changed since you were in school…it’s crazy! You may not need the CE, but you need to be educated throughout your career because the dental profession is constantly evolving.

We’ll talk about what you need to know as a dental assistant, why it's important to get further training on infection control and technology, for example, and how advanced education can benefit your career.

Dental pros and dental patients, send us your questions! We’re talking about important topics that happen all day every day in the dental practice.

More Gloves Off videos:

• No more gossip in the dental practice!
• Handling informed refusal of periodontal treatment
• Team shortages: Are dentists to blame?

This edition of Gloves Off is supported by Voco America.

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.