Enroll at Allied Medical School and be prepared to step into your new dental office assistant career with confidence and ease. Allied's Dental Office Assistant Program teaches you patient care, laboratory tasks and office duties - everything you need to succeed in your new role in a dental office. Provide the support dentists and dental hygienists require every day - you'll work alongside them to keep the office running smooth.
While the rest of the planet is seemingly going green, so are today's dentist professionals. Actually, there's a current shift within the dental industry to become more green conscious and implement eco-friendly practices.
Dental practices use their fair share of energy and water and consume a lot of paper products - however with due diligence, dentists can take their practices in a green direction. You still need electricity for lights, water for sanitation and clean, sanitary supplies, but there are ways that a dental office can implement green practices throughout the office.
Learn how to integrate products and procedures that benefit the earth into your dental office. Taking simple steps can set you on the path toward conservation, sustainability and energy efficiency. You'll be prepared to reduce carbon emissions and waste, conserve water, and recycle and reuse products instead of adding to landfills.
Use these products to "greenify" your dental office:
- Sustainable build materials and furnishings
- Eco-friendly paints and finishes
- Energy-efficient light bulbs
- Reusable cups
- Cloth bibs
- Biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning products
- Water-conserving fixtures
- Digital billing, charting and x-rays
- Steam-based sterilization system
As a dental professional or even patient, you can encourage the dentists in your practice to join the green movement - there are things that can be done everyday, big and small, to help the office become more eco-friendly. A green dental office is one that helps to maintain and improve patients' oral health in a safe and effective manner while implementing environmentally-sound procedures that help the overall planet - a win-win for everyone!
(Source: Mother Nature Network, Eco Dentistry Association) more>>
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We all know that going to the dentist can be stressful and frightening. As a dental office professional, you are in a unique position to help alleviate these fears. The front part of the dental office is the first things patients see when they come in - help make it welcoming and serene.
Give patients a sense of calm and well being by implementing a few easy tips in the waiting area:
Paint the walls a blue-green or green color - These colors tend to emit a restful and soothing feeling and have actually been found to help lower blood pressure and slow the pulse. Stay away from red and orange, which can provide the opposite effect.
Choose nature-themed pictures to hang on the walls - It has been determined that nature pictures used as medical or dental office decor can help provide a serene atmosphere and have a calming effect.
Scent the air - Another one of the five senses that can be used to gain an air of calm is smell. Lightly scenting the room with lavender, jasmine or mint will help to sooth the patient.
Place a fish tank in the sitting area - Water can also add to the tranquility of the waiting room. Watching the fish and the water can help lull the patient and provide a sense of ease. It can also help distract children, another plus!
Include a splash of green - By including a few plants, silk or real, you can help add a touch of warmth to the dental office. It's an easy way to incorporate a personal touch and make the office appear more welcoming.
Keep the waiting area clean and up-to-date - You should provide a daily sweep of the waiting room and make sure that there is no trash present. Also, make sure to subscribe to a variety of magazines and keep the issues up to date so the patient has something interesting to read.
A few simple steps can go a long way toward helping patients feel comfortable and calm while in your office. With a little thought and effort, you can help create a peaceful atmosphere that not only puts patients at ease, but brings them back for future visits. more>>
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