Technical School With Hands-On Training? Hands-on training is essential for almost every technical career on the market. Once you get past the book-based knowledge for whatever occupation you choose, there will come a time when you have to put your money where your mouth is and jump into action. After your schooling, applying the skills you learned in your courses may be more tricky than you would have assumed – which might lead you to these types of thoughts: “Why didn’t my education provide the hands-on experience I need to be successful?” “I invested all of this time and money into my e ..read more

  INTERESTED IN A SPECIALTY FIELD OF ORTHODONTIC DENTISTRY? Orthodontics has evolved tremendously over the years and the advancement has been significant throughout the decades. It is always intriguing to watch the growth of a dental practice. Dentistry has many different specialty practices that dental assistants can enter. At Dental Office Training by Lynn, we provide opportunities during your 12-week dental assisting course to shadow different types of dental practices – this may include: endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, or a general practice. We include this in ..read more

Meet Katie Weir Oral Surgery Assistant (OSA) Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Dental Anesthesia Assistant (DAA) “My name is Katie Weir. I have 13+ years experience in the dental industry. I feel blessed to have had multiple opportunities to learn from some of the best doctors in the “specialty” world of dentistry. I graduated from Dental Office Training by Lynn in 2007. Before graduating I had a job as a periodontal surgical assistant. In 2012 I earned my Expanded Duties Dental Assistant certificate from IU School of Dentistry. In 2015 I achieved my (DAANCE) credentials- Dental Anest ..read more

  ARE YOU CONSIDERING A 2-YEAR DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM?   Maybe you are thinking about or have made a choice to enter the dentistry field; however, now you have to choose the best route for reaching your goals. There are plenty of options, but if you are like most people, you want your education to be the most efficient, effective, and affordable route.  Many people want to start their new career as soon as possible – so, you have some decisions to make.  Do you choose a 2-year dental assisting school, or consider a hands-on direct program that leads you to the same outco ..read more

Are you dreaming of a new career option?   Take a minute to explore the possibility of working full time assisting dentists, performing patient care tasks, and helping with dental procedures. Oral health, as well as educating patients on proper hygiene and infection control are among a few of the tasks dental assistants perform in a typical office. Dental assistants work alongside dentists and dental hygienists to provide quality oral care for patients in what is considered one of the fastest growing occupations. If you are interested in pursing a career as a dental assistant, there are ..read more