Dental Assistant: Page 12

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

Iowa mulls new functions for dental hygienists, assistants

By Rabia Mughal

Dental assistants and hygienists in Iowa may be allowed to perform five additional functions -- including placing amalgam and composite fillings and stainless steel crowns -- under a proposal from the Iowa Dental Association being considered by the state dental board.

August 27, 2012

Dental assistant wins $500K in Ga. lottery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Debra Ellis, a dental assistant from Murray County, GA, has won $500,000 in an instant game called Cash Deluxe from the Georgia Lottery, according to a press release.

July 17, 2012

More men opting to become dental assistants, hygienists

By Donna Domino

Are men gravitating toward dentistry jobs traditionally held by women? Some dental educators say they've noticed an increase in the number of men becoming dental assistants and hygienists, and more practitioners are hiring them. What is driving this trend?

June 18, 2012

Ortho society partners with CareerFusion for online CE

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Orthodontic Society is working with CareerFusion to offer online continuing education (CE) for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants on various orthodontic topics.

June 13, 2012

Va. board: Dental assistants can't use high-speed tools

By Rabia Mughal

A proposal in Virginia to allow dental assistant IIs to use high-speed instruments has been turned down by the state dental board following heated debate in the dental community over concerns of patient safety.

June 7, 2012

Fired dental assistant sues over alleged harassment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Texas dental assistant who claims she was fired because she complained about sexual harassment on the job is suing her former employer.

May 7, 2012

Dental assistant tops list of best jobs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental assistant is the No. 1 best job for young people in the current economy, according to a story in Forbes.

April 2, 2012

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