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

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.

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

Dental assistants and hygienists in Iowa may be allowed to perform additional expanded functions proposed by the Iowa Dental Association (IDA) pending state approval. The

When New Jersey dentist Raj Upadya, DMD, decided recently to hire another dental assistant, seven qualified, experienced people applied. Of those seven, he ultimately hired

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

A proposal in Virginia to allow a new category of dental personnel, the dental assistant II (DAII), to use high-speed rotary instruments has been turned

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

Mydent International is partnering with expanded function dental assistants in Pennsylvania and the Harrisburg Area Community College Dental Assistant Program to help support their continuing

Four University of Hawaii Maui College students have been given scholarships designed for dental assistants who are pursuing careers in dental hygiene and intend to

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has published two guides featuring up-to-date dental assisting requirements for dental assistants, educators, state legislators, oral healthcare organizations, and