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Fired dental assistant gets rehearing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Iowa dental assistant who was fired for being an "irresistible attraction" to her employer will get another chance at her sexual discrimination lawsuit after the state Supreme Court took the unusual step of withdrawing an opinion it issued in the case in December, according to the Des Moines Register.
June 25, 2013
ADAA, DANB offer dental assistant scholarship
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) have launched a new scholarship program to help dental assistants.
June 11, 2013
Mont. dentist starts dental assistant program
By Donna Domino
A Montana dentist has come up with a novel solution to a chronic shortage of experienced dental assistants: He started his own program, which touts hands-on training by dentists. The first class of 15 students started last month, and graduates are guaranteed 30 hours of employment.
June 9, 2013
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Okla. bill would create oral surgery dental assistant permit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma legislators have approved a new bill that would create the first oral surgery dental assistant permit in the U.S. and make dental assistant permits a requirement.
May 30, 2013
DANB offers restorative functions certification program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has introduced a new certification program for dental assistants: the Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant program.
May 30, 2013
Dental assistants in Okla. scandal not DANB-certified
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), the only national certification board for dental assistants recognized by the ADA, is encouraging dental professionals across the U.S. to utilize its services to ensure dental team members are appropriately trained.
April 3, 2013
Fired dental assistant seeks rehearing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental assistant in Iowa who was let go for being an "irresistible attraction" to her employer is seeking a rehearing after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that she was not the victim of sex discrimination, according to the Des Moines Register.
January 6, 2013
ACI launches dental assistant program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
American Career Institute's (ACI) newest location in Silver Spring, MD, has announced it will offer a dental assistant training program. The program is currently offered at several other ACI locations in Massachusetts.
December 27, 2012
Iowa court upholds dentist's firing of assistant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a dentist was justified in firing his female dental assistant because he was worried her presence in his practice would ruin his relationship with his wife.
December 20, 2012
Aspen Dental settles assault lawsuit with ex-employee
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental assistant formerly employed by an Aspen Dental clinic in Longview, WA, has settled with the company after suing Aspen for alleged assualt, the Daily News Online reported.
November 29, 2012
DANB certification nets dental assistants higher pay
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) 2012 Salary Survey reveals that dental assistants who have earned DANB certification receive a higher salary than noncertified dental assistants and demonstrate high employer loyalty.
October 29, 2012
Ore. dentist fined $350K over religious dispute
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Oregon dentist accused of pressuring a former dental assistant to attend a Scientology symposium has been ordered by the state to pay the woman nearly $350,000.
October 7, 2012
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