As a dental world outsider, I have always thought of dental assistants and hygienists as women. I've never encountered a man in this role, and, in fact, I had never given much thought to men as assistants and hygienists at all. According to Dentistry … [Read more...]

At 27 years old, Sandy Rosenberg felt like time was running out. She had been in college seven years and had changed her major twice. "A good friend of mine told me what I needed was a salable skill, something that I could learn in a relatively short … [Read more...]

Today I chatted with Jennifer Porter, a refreshingly honest dental hygienist in the Jacksonville area. When asked why she chose the dental profession, her response was candid: "I don't believe I remember what sparked my interest in dental hygiene … [Read more...]

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Cindy Johnston about her experience in the dental field. Right now, she is temping with Dental Temps Professional Services and travels around the Northeast Florida area to where she's needed. She's most … [Read more...]

Over the next few weeks I am going to be talking to dental professionals about their trade and hearing their personal stories. Something that has always interested me as a writer is why people choose the jobs they do and what keeps them there; what … [Read more...]