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Why Earn a Vocational Diploma?
General EducationJanuary 21, 2025
One of the main reasons that people pursue higher education is to receive career training that will help them get a job after graduating. For many, th...
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6 Dental Assistant Skills
HealthcareJanuary 21, 2025
For those seeking a career in a growing and in-demand field, the role of dental assistant is worth considering. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor ...
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What Does a Pediatric Dental Assistant Do?
HealthcareOctober 02, 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 52% of children aged 6 to 8 have had a cavity in their baby teeth, and 57% of adole...
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Dental Hygienist vs Dental Assistant: What's the Difference?
HealthcareNovember 02, 2023
Dental Hygienist vs Dental Assistant: What’s the Difference? Dental care is an essential part of both overall and daily health and hygiene. Research s...
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Give Kids a Smile Day
HealthcareSeptember 13, 2023
Each year, the first Friday in February is recognized as Give Kids a Smile Day. During this annual event, the dental instructors and students of Forti...
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Role of Dental Hygienists and Assistants in Pediatric Dental Care
HealthcareSeptember 13, 2023
Every year, we celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day (in 2024, it’s on Feb. 2). Dental assistants and hygienists play a crucial role in pediatric dental car...
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What Does it Mean to Be Part of the Dental Office Team?
HealthcareJuly 05, 2022
A dental office is made up of a team of oral healthcare professionals who all contribute to the office running smoothly and patients’ dental needs bei...
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Fortis Graduates and Instructors Celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day
HealthcareFebruary 02, 2022
Each year, the first Friday in February is known as Give Kids a Smile Day, an event started by Dr. Jeff Dalin and Dr. B. Ray Storm in 2002. The St. Lo...
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How Technology in the Dental Office Impacts the Patient Experience AND Your Work as a Dental Assistant or Hygienist
HealthcareJuly 01, 2021
While patients want healthy teeth and gums, they don’t always love going to the dental office. Many patients report feeling anxious even thinking abou...
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Healthcare Positions in the Military
HealthcareOctober 27, 2020
Veterans Day is November 11, and as we celebrate those who have proudly served our country, it’s important to note that many did so as medical profess...
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