Darci Barr

Dental Assistant
The evolution of dental assisting skills
This week is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present a column by Darci Barr, educator and expert in dental assisting program design, discussing the evolution of dental assisting skills and how the growth of technology has led to advancements in the profession.
March 10, 2016
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