The Rockstar Dental Assistant Blog
How to make a patient feel comfortable, safe, and cared for – in the first 90 seconds
Fear of the dentist is more common than you might think. In fact, It’s estimated that 75% of adults in the US have at least a low level of fear about visiting the dentist, and up to 20% of adults actually AVOID going to the dentist completely due to dental phobia....
For the Dentist – Things I do in my office that make me feel invested in the VISION of the practice and how you can also create this mindset within your team!
The ability to coach and be coached is a part of our long list of team agreements at our office. Teaching and Coaching other assistants is such a passion of mine. Luckily, I work for doctors who want to educate and elevate their team members that way we are constantly...
Our favorite tips for online learning – and how those dental career skills are clutch for virtual schools like Polished Academy!
As a dental assistant, there’s nothing more important than being able to pair your technical skills with people skills. You need to be able to make your patients feel comfortable and respected, and reassure your doctor that you can help wherever needed to create a...
Three tiny tweaks you can make today to kick up your Dental Assistant game
No matter what our job title might be, how many years of experience we have, or how much praise we have received, there’s always room for improvement. Like most roles in the medical industry, the day-to-day demands of a dental assistant are high-pressure and...