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Michelle Peets, Program Director (00:03):
I have been so fortunate. I have dentists that even
come through and tour the facility and tell me it's
better than their offices or their dental schools.
Katie Gayton, student (00:10):
I feel like it has expanded my horizons so much.
Lauren Schreiber, student (00:15):
Chatt Tech is like my home. I feel very comfortable here. They've
been really good to me throughout my other classes that
I've taken.
Narrator (00:24):
98.7 Chatt Tech. Where 98.7% of our students earn a career. Today we're
drilling down on the Dental Assisting program at Chattahoochee Tech.
From the mouths of the Dean, instructors and an industry professional,
we'll learn about how Chatt Tech prepares students for a career.
And we'll see the pearly whites of two students as
they beam with excitement on their education and future careers.
Start counting backwards from ten while we get the Dean
of Health Sciences, Stephanie Puffer. Thanks for joining us again, Stephanie.
(00:47):
Can you give us a little overview on the dental
assistant program?
Stephanie Puffer, Dean (00:49):
Basically, they're going to assist in the delivery of the
treatment that is being given by the dentist. They're an
integral member of that dental team while a patient is
sitting in the chair, they are performing chair side and
laboratory procedures. They are skilled at knowing how to do X-rays.
They can also work in the front office. So if
(01:10):
they find that they just don't love being chair side,
our program will prepare them for either of those roles.
We've only had this program for two years. Our third
cohort just started.
Narrator (01:20):
What do you know about the personal traits that would
help students succeed?
Stephanie Puffer, Dean (01:23):
They are very smart. They have to have an interest
in science, a desire to have a profession where you're
a lifelong learner. They have to want to be part
of a team. Good communication skills are crucial.
Narrator (01:37):
Most health care professions are projected to grow in the future.
How about dental assisting?
Stephanie Puffer, Dean (01:41):
This one is also faster than average growth. It's got
at about 11% growth over the next ten years. The
median salary for dental assisting is $41,000. Health care is
just always a safe bet. The facts are we have
more people insured in this country now than ever. And
so if you have insurance, you're more likely to seek
(02:01):
out the care that you should be getting that some
people avoid when they're not covered.
S7 (02:06):
Thank you, Stephanie.
Narrator (02:07):
Next up in the cozy chair with the big bright light,
we have program director and lead instructor Michelle Peets.
Michelle Peets, Program Director (02:12):
My name is Michelle Peets and I am the Program
Director for Dental Assisting.
Narrator (02:17):
Similar to most Chatt Tech health sciences programs, this is designed
for a cohort style of learning, so a smaller group
of students all go through the same classes together. How
does this benefit the students and the school?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (02:27):
For my program in particular, we are three semesters. We're
a building block program. And so the way the schedule
is structured, whatever you learn, this class you might take
to the next class and build on and take with
you to the next semester. So it's very nice to
take this group and build them together. And I have
(02:48):
been incredibly lucky that every class I've had has been
super supportive of one another. They have group chats, they
do Quizlet together, they do study groups together. They keep
each other on track with a calendar. So they have
all been phenomenal groups that I've been blessed to have
come through and really bond, and that makes it a
(03:11):
great experience for me too.
Narrator (03:12):
Is a cohort always the case for this type of education?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (03:15):
My very first job was at a proprietary fee for
service school and No - they'll take anybody at any time
and throw them in the mix. And it's complicated and
incredibly stressful to try and support those students that may
not be on par with their peers. And so those
students don't tend to bond. And it's hard to manage
(03:36):
groups or factions of students. So bringing a group in together,
I just feel like it's so much more rewarding for everyone.
Narrator (03:44):
Recreating labs for professional application is a strong point of
Chattahoochee Tech's programs. Michelle, can you tell me about the
lab space for Dental Assisting?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (03:51):
Oh my gosh, I have been so fortunate. I have
dentists that even come through and tour the facility and
tell me it's better than their offices or their dental schools.
It was actually done when I got there, but it
is exactly like you would find in a dental practice.
Absolutely Everything is just like you would find in a
dental practice. Our operators, our instruments, everything is as you
(04:15):
would experience it in the profession. So that's a huge
bonus for the students that they don't go in and
take something that's been simulated in a sort of this
could be what you do or this might be what
you have into this is what you have. And then
with the CARES Act and funding and support for COVID,
(04:36):
we have things that I did not ever think we
would get. Things like digital scanners, which are state of
the art, and most practices have them, which is something
that we have that a lot of dental assisting schools don't.
My students come out and they at least know what
one is and have used it in practiced on it.
Of course different practices have different kinds of scanners, but
(04:57):
the concept is all the same. We have mannequins that
the students can work.I have one for every chair and
have 12 chairs. So everyone gets to sort of explore
on their own. The same in my wet lab we
can fabricate bleaching trays and night guards and splints, things
they'll actually do and take with them into the dental profession.
(05:21):
And not to brag, but the dentists I work with
love my students and tend to try and find a
place for them in their practices, even if they don't
really need to hire someone. So I don't credit myself
with all of that. But the support again from Chatt
Tech has just been phenomenal in helping us be successful.
Narrator (05:42):
How much of the program is dedicated to practicums or externships?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (05:45):
My students have three practicum rotations, and so the first
eight weeks of this semester, they're doing Practicum One and
they are all in a general dentist office Practicum Two,
they can branch out, have some specialties I'm working with
and always looking for new dentists to partner with, but
they can make a plan to go into a specialist
(06:07):
office or to go into another general dentist office because
that dentist is going to do things a little bit
differently based on the products they use or where they
were trained or continuing education courses they might have taken.
I don't let them stay in one place the entire time
because they don't get a broader scope of knowledge. And
(06:27):
then over the summer they have a full time practicum rotation.
So they are out in a dental office Monday through
Thursday all day long. If there was a dentist that
really worked well with the student or a student that
really worked well in a practice, then I try and
partner them back up for a sort of work to
hire type situation.
Narrator (06:44):
Thank you, Michelle. Let's drill down on the dental assisting
education from a student perspective. Lauren, tell us about yourself
and tell us what you like about being in a
cohort at Chatt Tech.
Lauren Schreiber, student (06:53):
Hi, my name is Lauren Schreiber. I am a current
student at Chattahoochee Tech for the Dental Assisting program, and
I graduate in July of 2023. It's really good to
have a cohort of 12 people because we're all very
close to each other and we can definitely all relate
to each other on things happening in school and out
(07:14):
of school. It allows us to practice team building and
we're able to lean on each other when we need
each other. During the times of being stressed and being
crazy busy with everything we have going on.
Narrator (07:27):
So Miss Pete says the labs are pretty on point
for a dental office. But what do students think about
the labs?
Lauren Schreiber, student (07:32):
Working on labs in the dental lab at school definitely
helps you prepare for when you're actually getting in the
office because you're getting the confidence that you need when
you go into the office. Again, being in the office
is completely different than being at school, but doing the
labs you actually have practice so that you go in
(07:52):
there and you can kind of show them what you know.
It was way less intimidating.
Narrator (07:57):
Tell us a little about your relationship with the instructors.
Lauren Schreiber, student (07:59):
My relationship with Miss Pete and Miss Holden is a
super good one. They are there for you every step
of the way. All you have to do is talk
to them. I've definitely learned that opening up to them
and letting them know where I'm struggling or what I
need help with is the only way that you know
I'm going to progress. That's what they're there for, is
(08:19):
to help me. The kind of support that they have
given me shows me that they want me not only
to be successful at school, but anything I do outside
of school as well.
Narrator (08:29):
Lauren, how helpful was Chatt Tech when it came time
for your externship chat?
Lauren Schreiber, student (08:33):
Chatt Tech made the process super easy. As far as the
externship goes, there's a company called Pacific Dental Groups that Ms.
Peet's told us about. We were able to type our
information in and put our top three preferences as far
as location goes, and then they emailed us back if
there was an availability at an office. I was also
(08:54):
able to look around and see if there were any
other offices that weren't listed to see if I wanted
to go there as well.
Narrator (09:01):
Thanks, Lauren. Let's grab another student. Katie, tell us a
bit about yourself.
Katie Gayton, student (09:05):
My name is Katherine Gayton. I'm a Dental Assisting student
at Chattahoochee Tech. I plan to graduate this upcoming summer.
Narrator (09:12):
Why did you choose Dental Assisting?
Katie Gayton, student (09:14):
I've always had a fascination with teeth. I've had a
lot of dental work done myself. Braces for four years.
You know, the whole shebang. I still have a permanent
retainer in now, so it's always kind of interested me.
I thought I'd start there and maybe pursue the career
further once I graduate from here.
Narrator (09:32):
Can you tell us a bit about the compassion of the instructors?
Katie Gayton, student (09:34):
Miss Peets is amazing. She really is. She has helped me
with homework. She has helped me with day to day life.
She'll just sit and talk to you about whatever whenever
you need. She's a great instructor. She really explains everything
perfectly and by the book and tells you what you're
going to need to learn to help you in the field.
(09:57):
It's really great. Ms.. Holden is just the same. She's amazing.
Narrator (10:00):
What's the biggest benefit of the. Internship opportunities for dental assisting?
Katie Gayton, student (10:04):
You've learned so much hands on that in dental assisting
is very much you have to. It's like muscle memory almost.
You have to know exactly what's coming next and you
learn that in person in the office. So having the
externship teaches you relationships with other assistants and how much
you rely on each other. And no matter how much
(10:26):
time we spend in the lab, there's nothing that can
duplicate to have a patient sitting in the chair for
the first time with a complete set of circumstances that
are not controllable. I feel like it has expanded my
horizons so much.
Narrator (10:40):
Thanks, Katie. It's time to cap this off with Dr. Reza,
an industry professional who works closely with Chatt Tech. Introduce yourself, please, sir.
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (10:49):
My name is Dr. Reza Alemzadeh. I'm a general dentist and I've been practicing for
19 years. I'm a practice owner in Canton. I've been
involved with Chatt Tech for the past two years. I'm on
their professional advisory committee, and a lot of the interns
from the program kind of rotate through our office.
Narrator (11:06):
What do you see about Chatt Tech students that stands out
above other schools?
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (11:10):
The main difference that I've noticed in their dental assisting
program compared to the other ones I've experienced is that
they teach their students and they give them more of
a hands on real world experience. So when they come
to our office, they're pretty much prepared. And I mean,
of course we have to, you know, show them how
(11:31):
it works in the real world and train them on
how we like things at our office. But they're already
pretty much 60% prepared. They know how to do X-rays.
And it makes it a lot easier as an employer
to teach them and mentor them and train them. And
once the program is over, we actually we've hired two
of them over the past two years. So pretty much
(11:53):
each one has rolled through our program, ended up hiring
them because they have been great.
Narrator (11:58):
Why are dental assistants so important to dentists?
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (12:01):
Well, our industry is very dependent on dental assistants because
we do pretty pretty much it's a procedure type profession. And,
you know, and a lot of the procedures that you
have to be able to move on from one patient
to the other and you have to be able to
have somebody to to finish up the procedure and so
that we can take care of your next patient. And
(12:22):
dental assistants, I feel like, you know, dentists would not
even move forward because you only have as a dentist,
you only have two hands and dentistry is more of
a four handed type of profession. So you have to
have somebody assisting you in the procedure, just like a
surgeon doing an operation. They're going to have somebody, you know,
hold suction and help them out. And some same concept
(12:44):
in dentistry. So four handed profession.
Narrator (12:47):
What's your role on the Chatt Tech Advisory Committee.
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (12:49):
Giving them feedback on how things are, you know, in real,
real world practice. And my practice is more of a
larger practice and we have all the specialties. I help
the program, you know, and help their students to learning
of how things are. And in multi-specialty practice, we have
all the specialists and it's a large practice. There's like
(13:11):
10 or 12 people working at all times versus like
a smaller private practice with the dentist, one assistant, one hygienist.
I'm bringing my experience into the program because most practices
nowadays are kind of geared or going in that direction
of multi-specialty. So I help with the curriculum and kind of look over
the program.
Narrator (13:31):
What do you see in the future for the dental
assisting profession?
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (13:34):
Dental assisting profession is becoming, you know, in demand quite
a lot because the dental industry is definitely growing. So
the need is rising for good dental assistants. And, you know,
and it's a mutual relationship. Dental assistants coming out of school,
they want a good office where they can grow and
they can get better and succeed in life and the
(13:55):
dental practices, same thing. In order for dental practice to
grow and succeed, you need in a good team members,
including dental assistants and high demand. I feel like that's
something that with this program because it feeds the dental offices,
dental assistants that are capable, that are competent and I
feel like us dentists being involved with the program, we
(14:18):
can kind of help get these assistants ready to get
out and start working and succeeding.
Narrator (14:27):
For more information about the Dental Assisting program at Chattahoochee
Technical College, visit Chattahoochee Tech. Edu. Thanks for listening to
98.7 Chatt Tech where 98.7% of our students earn a career.
I have been so fortunate. I have dentists that even
come through and tour the facility and tell me it's
better than their offices or their dental schools.
Katie Gayton, student (00:10):
I feel like it has expanded my horizons so much.
Lauren Schreiber, student (00:15):
Chatt Tech is like my home. I feel very comfortable here. They've
been really good to me throughout my other classes that
I've taken.
Narrator (00:24):
98.7 Chatt Tech. Where 98.7% of our students earn a career. Today we're
drilling down on the Dental Assisting program at Chattahoochee Tech.
From the mouths of the Dean, instructors and an industry professional,
we'll learn about how Chatt Tech prepares students for a career.
And we'll see the pearly whites of two students as
they beam with excitement on their education and future careers.
Start counting backwards from ten while we get the Dean
of Health Sciences, Stephanie Puffer. Thanks for joining us again, Stephanie.
(00:47):
Can you give us a little overview on the dental
assistant program?
Stephanie Puffer, Dean (00:49):
Basically, they're going to assist in the delivery of the
treatment that is being given by the dentist. They're an
integral member of that dental team while a patient is
sitting in the chair, they are performing chair side and
laboratory procedures. They are skilled at knowing how to do X-rays.
They can also work in the front office. So if
(01:10):
they find that they just don't love being chair side,
our program will prepare them for either of those roles.
We've only had this program for two years. Our third
cohort just started.
Narrator (01:20):
What do you know about the personal traits that would
help students succeed?
Stephanie Puffer, Dean (01:23):
They are very smart. They have to have an interest
in science, a desire to have a profession where you're
a lifelong learner. They have to want to be part
of a team. Good communication skills are crucial.
Narrator (01:37):
Most health care professions are projected to grow in the future.
How about dental assisting?
Stephanie Puffer, Dean (01:41):
This one is also faster than average growth. It's got
at about 11% growth over the next ten years. The
median salary for dental assisting is $41,000. Health care is
just always a safe bet. The facts are we have
more people insured in this country now than ever. And
so if you have insurance, you're more likely to seek
(02:01):
out the care that you should be getting that some
people avoid when they're not covered.
S7 (02:06):
Thank you, Stephanie.
Narrator (02:07):
Next up in the cozy chair with the big bright light,
we have program director and lead instructor Michelle Peets.
Michelle Peets, Program Director (02:12):
My name is Michelle Peets and I am the Program
Director for Dental Assisting.
Narrator (02:17):
Similar to most Chatt Tech health sciences programs, this is designed
for a cohort style of learning, so a smaller group
of students all go through the same classes together. How
does this benefit the students and the school?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (02:27):
For my program in particular, we are three semesters. We're
a building block program. And so the way the schedule
is structured, whatever you learn, this class you might take
to the next class and build on and take with
you to the next semester. So it's very nice to
take this group and build them together. And I have
(02:48):
been incredibly lucky that every class I've had has been
super supportive of one another. They have group chats, they
do Quizlet together, they do study groups together. They keep
each other on track with a calendar. So they have
all been phenomenal groups that I've been blessed to have
come through and really bond, and that makes it a
(03:11):
great experience for me too.
Narrator (03:12):
Is a cohort always the case for this type of education?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (03:15):
My very first job was at a proprietary fee for
service school and No - they'll take anybody at any time
and throw them in the mix. And it's complicated and
incredibly stressful to try and support those students that may
not be on par with their peers. And so those
students don't tend to bond. And it's hard to manage
(03:36):
groups or factions of students. So bringing a group in together,
I just feel like it's so much more rewarding for everyone.
Narrator (03:44):
Recreating labs for professional application is a strong point of
Chattahoochee Tech's programs. Michelle, can you tell me about the
lab space for Dental Assisting?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (03:51):
Oh my gosh, I have been so fortunate. I have
dentists that even come through and tour the facility and
tell me it's better than their offices or their dental schools.
It was actually done when I got there, but it
is exactly like you would find in a dental practice.
Absolutely Everything is just like you would find in a
dental practice. Our operators, our instruments, everything is as you
(04:15):
would experience it in the profession. So that's a huge
bonus for the students that they don't go in and
take something that's been simulated in a sort of this
could be what you do or this might be what
you have into this is what you have. And then
with the CARES Act and funding and support for COVID,
(04:36):
we have things that I did not ever think we
would get. Things like digital scanners, which are state of
the art, and most practices have them, which is something
that we have that a lot of dental assisting schools don't.
My students come out and they at least know what
one is and have used it in practiced on it.
Of course different practices have different kinds of scanners, but
(04:57):
the concept is all the same. We have mannequins that
the students can work.I have one for every chair and
have 12 chairs. So everyone gets to sort of explore
on their own. The same in my wet lab we
can fabricate bleaching trays and night guards and splints, things
they'll actually do and take with them into the dental profession.
(05:21):
And not to brag, but the dentists I work with
love my students and tend to try and find a
place for them in their practices, even if they don't
really need to hire someone. So I don't credit myself
with all of that. But the support again from Chatt
Tech has just been phenomenal in helping us be successful.
Narrator (05:42):
How much of the program is dedicated to practicums or externships?
Michelle Peets, Program Director (05:45):
My students have three practicum rotations, and so the first
eight weeks of this semester, they're doing Practicum One and
they are all in a general dentist office Practicum Two,
they can branch out, have some specialties I'm working with
and always looking for new dentists to partner with, but
they can make a plan to go into a specialist
(06:07):
office or to go into another general dentist office because
that dentist is going to do things a little bit
differently based on the products they use or where they
were trained or continuing education courses they might have taken.
I don't let them stay in one place the entire time
because they don't get a broader scope of knowledge. And
(06:27):
then over the summer they have a full time practicum rotation.
So they are out in a dental office Monday through
Thursday all day long. If there was a dentist that
really worked well with the student or a student that
really worked well in a practice, then I try and
partner them back up for a sort of work to
hire type situation.
Narrator (06:44):
Thank you, Michelle. Let's drill down on the dental assisting
education from a student perspective. Lauren, tell us about yourself
and tell us what you like about being in a
cohort at Chatt Tech.
Lauren Schreiber, student (06:53):
Hi, my name is Lauren Schreiber. I am a current
student at Chattahoochee Tech for the Dental Assisting program, and
I graduate in July of 2023. It's really good to
have a cohort of 12 people because we're all very
close to each other and we can definitely all relate
to each other on things happening in school and out
(07:14):
of school. It allows us to practice team building and
we're able to lean on each other when we need
each other. During the times of being stressed and being
crazy busy with everything we have going on.
Narrator (07:27):
So Miss Pete says the labs are pretty on point
for a dental office. But what do students think about
the labs?
Lauren Schreiber, student (07:32):
Working on labs in the dental lab at school definitely
helps you prepare for when you're actually getting in the
office because you're getting the confidence that you need when
you go into the office. Again, being in the office
is completely different than being at school, but doing the
labs you actually have practice so that you go in
(07:52):
there and you can kind of show them what you know.
It was way less intimidating.
Narrator (07:57):
Tell us a little about your relationship with the instructors.
Lauren Schreiber, student (07:59):
My relationship with Miss Pete and Miss Holden is a
super good one. They are there for you every step
of the way. All you have to do is talk
to them. I've definitely learned that opening up to them
and letting them know where I'm struggling or what I
need help with is the only way that you know
I'm going to progress. That's what they're there for, is
(08:19):
to help me. The kind of support that they have
given me shows me that they want me not only
to be successful at school, but anything I do outside
of school as well.
Narrator (08:29):
Lauren, how helpful was Chatt Tech when it came time
for your externship chat?
Lauren Schreiber, student (08:33):
Chatt Tech made the process super easy. As far as the
externship goes, there's a company called Pacific Dental Groups that Ms.
Peet's told us about. We were able to type our
information in and put our top three preferences as far
as location goes, and then they emailed us back if
there was an availability at an office. I was also
(08:54):
able to look around and see if there were any
other offices that weren't listed to see if I wanted
to go there as well.
Narrator (09:01):
Thanks, Lauren. Let's grab another student. Katie, tell us a
bit about yourself.
Katie Gayton, student (09:05):
My name is Katherine Gayton. I'm a Dental Assisting student
at Chattahoochee Tech. I plan to graduate this upcoming summer.
Narrator (09:12):
Why did you choose Dental Assisting?
Katie Gayton, student (09:14):
I've always had a fascination with teeth. I've had a
lot of dental work done myself. Braces for four years.
You know, the whole shebang. I still have a permanent
retainer in now, so it's always kind of interested me.
I thought I'd start there and maybe pursue the career
further once I graduate from here.
Narrator (09:32):
Can you tell us a bit about the compassion of the instructors?
Katie Gayton, student (09:34):
Miss Peets is amazing. She really is. She has helped me
with homework. She has helped me with day to day life.
She'll just sit and talk to you about whatever whenever
you need. She's a great instructor. She really explains everything
perfectly and by the book and tells you what you're
going to need to learn to help you in the field.
(09:57):
It's really great. Ms.. Holden is just the same. She's amazing.
Narrator (10:00):
What's the biggest benefit of the. Internship opportunities for dental assisting?
Katie Gayton, student (10:04):
You've learned so much hands on that in dental assisting
is very much you have to. It's like muscle memory almost.
You have to know exactly what's coming next and you
learn that in person in the office. So having the
externship teaches you relationships with other assistants and how much
you rely on each other. And no matter how much
(10:26):
time we spend in the lab, there's nothing that can
duplicate to have a patient sitting in the chair for
the first time with a complete set of circumstances that
are not controllable. I feel like it has expanded my
horizons so much.
Narrator (10:40):
Thanks, Katie. It's time to cap this off with Dr. Reza,
an industry professional who works closely with Chatt Tech. Introduce yourself, please, sir.
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (10:49):
My name is Dr. Reza Alemzadeh. I'm a general dentist and I've been practicing for
19 years. I'm a practice owner in Canton. I've been
involved with Chatt Tech for the past two years. I'm on
their professional advisory committee, and a lot of the interns
from the program kind of rotate through our office.
Narrator (11:06):
What do you see about Chatt Tech students that stands out
above other schools?
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (11:10):
The main difference that I've noticed in their dental assisting
program compared to the other ones I've experienced is that
they teach their students and they give them more of
a hands on real world experience. So when they come
to our office, they're pretty much prepared. And I mean,
of course we have to, you know, show them how
(11:31):
it works in the real world and train them on
how we like things at our office. But they're already
pretty much 60% prepared. They know how to do X-rays.
And it makes it a lot easier as an employer
to teach them and mentor them and train them. And
once the program is over, we actually we've hired two
of them over the past two years. So pretty much
(11:53):
each one has rolled through our program, ended up hiring
them because they have been great.
Narrator (11:58):
Why are dental assistants so important to dentists?
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (12:01):
Well, our industry is very dependent on dental assistants because
we do pretty pretty much it's a procedure type profession. And,
you know, and a lot of the procedures that you
have to be able to move on from one patient
to the other and you have to be able to
have somebody to to finish up the procedure and so
that we can take care of your next patient. And
(12:22):
dental assistants, I feel like, you know, dentists would not
even move forward because you only have as a dentist,
you only have two hands and dentistry is more of
a four handed type of profession. So you have to
have somebody assisting you in the procedure, just like a
surgeon doing an operation. They're going to have somebody, you know,
hold suction and help them out. And some same concept
(12:44):
in dentistry. So four handed profession.
Narrator (12:47):
What's your role on the Chatt Tech Advisory Committee.
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (12:49):
Giving them feedback on how things are, you know, in real,
real world practice. And my practice is more of a
larger practice and we have all the specialties. I help
the program, you know, and help their students to learning
of how things are. And in multi-specialty practice, we have
all the specialists and it's a large practice. There's like
(13:11):
10 or 12 people working at all times versus like
a smaller private practice with the dentist, one assistant, one hygienist.
I'm bringing my experience into the program because most practices
nowadays are kind of geared or going in that direction
of multi-specialty. So I help with the curriculum and kind of look over
the program.
Narrator (13:31):
What do you see in the future for the dental
assisting profession?
Dr. Reza Alemzadeh (13:34):
Dental assisting profession is becoming, you know, in demand quite
a lot because the dental industry is definitely growing. So
the need is rising for good dental assistants. And, you know,
and it's a mutual relationship. Dental assistants coming out of school,
they want a good office where they can grow and
they can get better and succeed in life and the
(13:55):
dental practices, same thing. In order for dental practice to
grow and succeed, you need in a good team members,
including dental assistants and high demand. I feel like that's
something that with this program because it feeds the dental offices,
dental assistants that are capable, that are competent and I
feel like us dentists being involved with the program, we
(14:18):
can kind of help get these assistants ready to get
out and start working and succeeding.
Narrator (14:27):
For more information about the Dental Assisting program at Chattahoochee
Technical College, visit Chattahoochee Tech. Edu. Thanks for listening to
98.7 Chatt Tech where 98.7% of our students earn a career.
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