The Growing Demand for Dental Assistants in Colorado

Before you invest in your education, you might be wondering how high job security is for dental assistants in Colorado. The demand for dental assistants is higher in our state than the national average for most industries. Combined with our rising population, state-wide dental shortages, and organic industry turnover—job prospects are attractive. It’s also a…

Read More

The Advantages of Live Patient Clinics in Dental Assisting Education

One of the defining differences between the American Institute of Dental Assisting and our competitors is our live patient clinic hours.

Read More

How to Balance Work, Family, and Dental Assisting School  

Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue a career as a dental assistant. If you’re like most of our students, you’ll need to continue to work while you’re in school. The tips below will help you to maintain balance for the next 13 weeks while you complete your Dental Assistant Program. If you complete your Expanded Duties…

Read More

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant: What to Expect

There’s never a dull moment in a dental practice! Days are fast-paced, and there’s always a fun new challenge to tackle. If you’re considering a career as a dental assistant, or are about to graduate from AIDA, you may wonder what to expect in the life of a Dental Assistant. Here’s a general idea of…

Read More

The Role of Dental Assistants in Community Health Programs

One of the many things that make a career as a dental assistant rewarding is participating in community health programs.

Read More

Eco-Friendly Practices: How Dental Assistants Can Contribute

When patients are narrowing down their options in dental clinics, they may inquire about your practice’s commitment to sustainability. Think beyond generic eco-friendly office practices,

Read More

Innovative Dental Technologies for a Dental Assistant: The Future of the Field and Your Role in Advancing Your Dental Practice

One of your many roles as a dental assistant is advising your dental practice on the latest advances in dental technology. These technologies can streamline your workflow, make patient care more comfortable, and enable your practice to book more patients per day. Maybe even expand your service range. This includes technologies you utilized at AIDA…

Read More

3 Reasons the New Dental Assistant Needs to Pursue Continuing Education

In the State of Colorado, there are two levels of dental assisting, standard Dental Assistant (DA) and Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA). At AIDA, standard DA training takes 13 weeks to complete. If you want, you can add 7 weeks to your training to learn EDDA job duties. You can complete EDDA training at any…

Read More

Is Dental Assisting School Hard?

Considering going to school to be a dental assistant, but want to know how hard it will be? Like all secondary education, you’ll need to commit to your studies. From being attentive in class to asking questions and completing your homework. Let’s explore the rewarding challenges ahead.   How Hard Is Dental Assisting School? Unlike…

Read More

Can You Become a Dental Assistant Online?

Remote learning is revolutionizing education of every kind, so you might be wondering if you can complete your education to become a dental assistant online. There are many factors to consider when choosing which school is right for you, including the quality of your education. When it comes to anything in the medical field, hands-on…

Read More
×