Dental Articles

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09 Jul 2025

What Does a Dental Assistant Do? 

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Will the demand for Dental Assistants change in the years to come? Will it continue to be a secure job with plenty of opportunities? Luckily, we’ve researched the Dental Assistant job outlook here.

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26 May 2025

How to Become a Dental Assistant

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Turn your attention to detail and caring nature into a career that matters. Dental assisting connects your natural abilities with the technical skills needed to transform patient experiences.

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02 Dec 2024

Dental Trainer and Assessor, Tracy, is a tutor, friend and mentor all rolled into one

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We chat with Foundation Education Dental Trainer and Assessor, Tracy Glass, to find out the exciting places a career as a Dental Assistant can take you.

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05 Feb 2024

Working with Nervous Patients

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As a Dental Assistant, you'll encounter diverse patients with varying personalities and needs, including those who may experience 'dental anxiety' or 'dental phobia.' Discover how you can help ensure your patients feel calm.

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13 Nov 2023

Fiona’s adventurous career in Dental

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From Dental Assisting to Practice Manager, from Brisbane to the UK, Trainer & Assessor Fiona is proof that a Dental career can take you on exciting adventures.

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02 Oct 2023

Why training new Dental Assistants is one of Kristy’s greatest passions

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One of our amazing Dental Assisting Trainers & Assessors, Kristy, knew she loved training new staff early in her career. Discover her story here.

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09 Jan 2023

Tara’s journey of impact and growth in the Dental industry

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Learn how Tara’s meaningful experiences as a Dental Assistant, and later, as an orthodontic Practice Manager, prepared her for her future career.

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25 Sep 2022

How to Become a Dental Radiography Assistant

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Are you fascinated by medical imaging and radiation biology? Turn your interest into a rewarding career with a dental radiology assistant qualification.

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13 Jun 2022

Essential traits that will help you thrive as a Dental Assistant

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If becoming a Dental Assistant sounds like a great move for you, first you should know what it takes to succeed in the field.

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14 Mar 2022

A Complete Guide Of Dentistry Careers

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A career in dentistry can be both challenging and incredibly rewarding for those who are prepared to put in the effort. 

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21 Feb 2022

What Does A Practice Manager Do?

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It’s an exciting role, with a lot of responsibility and plenty of career rewards. Unless you’ve specifically looked into becoming a Practice Manager, you might not even know that the role exists.

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25 Jan 2022

Considering Studying a Dental Assisting Course?

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Discover our top 10 reasons to study a dental qualification with Foundation Education.