North Texas Dentistry Volume 7 Issue 2 NTD 2017 ISSUE 2 DE | Page 8

Above: The school goes beyond just academic knowledge and stresses the
importance of developing good communication skills.
Left: Students master all the basic elements of dental assisting including
proper sterilization techniques and procedures.
The entire team at Robinson Dental has a lively sense of humor and genuinely enjoy their work.
Left to right: Dr. Robinson, Candiss Najarro, Michelle Dishman, Dr. Simmons, Chris Meza, Angie Hallmark, and Zara Overlin
tistry networks extensively with Dallas area dentists who are
searching for qualified dental assistants and provide job leads
that help new graduates secure a position.
LEARNING MORE THAN JUST THE FACTS
Because succeeding in dental assisting requires far more than
learning facts and the technical aspects of dental assisting, the
school goes beyond academic knowledge. Dr. Robinson and
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Angie both agree, “For many of our young students, who typi-
cally communicate most frequently through instant messaging
and social media, making face-to-face conversation has not
been a major part of their lives. When they begin training to be-
come a dental assistant, that’s an essential skill that has to be
mastered to succeed. Even older students who come to us with
an employment background in customer service still gain skills
that are essential underpinnings for excellent patient care.