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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re searching for an in-demand career path that you can pursue without a college degree, dental assisting in Colarado is an option! Each state’s Dental Board has unique qualification requirements for dental assisting. In the State of Colorado, you don’t have to go to school—but you may want to. Qualifications For Becoming a Dental…
Considering a career as a dental assistant? Like all new jobs, you can’t fully understand what there is to love until you’re in your career. The AIDA team is passionate about dental assisting and we’re always excited to hear how happy our students are in their new field. What you’ll find rewarding is unique…
In the State of Colorado, there is no formal certification for dental assisting. However, there are two defined sets of job duties—standard dental assisting (DA) and expanded duties dental assisting (EDDA). You begin your training to learn standard DA job duties. To command a higher salary, you can continue your education with EDDA training. Below…
The healthcare industry is growing faster than most industries in the nation. As a result, job security is high! In addition to the high demand, healthcare provides rewarding career opportunities. If you’re deciding between pursuing dental assisting or medical assisting, the information below will help you narrow down your options. Although each career path have a…
If you’re considering a dental assistant career, investing in formal education is the easiest path to entry. Although the Colorado State Dental Board allows supervised Dental Assistant training in a dental practice, it’s challenging to find a practice that will invest the time and resources to train in-house. In addition, formal education provides you with…
If you’re considering a career as a dental assistant, one of your top considerations is your initial and ongoing salary. There are a variety of factors that have a significant impact on how much you can make as a DA. Below we outline how to command the highest starting salary and how to accelerate your…