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WHY WE LOVE OUR PHANTOM HEADS! Because real patients don’t want to hear,“Hang on… this is my first time.” Before students ever work on real people, they practice (A LOT) on our phantom heads — learning hand skills, positioning, transfers, suction, and teamwork until confidence kicks in and nerves clock out. Mistakes? Allowed.Redo’s? Encouraged.Awkward moments? […]

DENTAL ASSISTANTS: THE UNSUNG ARTISTS OF THE MOUTH Some people paint sunsets…We paint alginate into tiny tooth grooves and call it a masterpiece. If you’ve ever thought, “I love working with my hands AND I have the precision of a caffeinated squirrel,” congratulations — you might be a dental assistant in the making. At Elite,

VISUAL + HANDS-ON LEARNING… BECAUSE TEETH DON’T COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS. Some people learn by reading.Some learn by listening.Dental assistants?We learn by touching a plastic skull, squinting at anatomy charts, and pretending we’re CSI: Dental Edition. At Elite, our students don’t just memorize tooth numbers —they trace them, label them, draw them, and occasionally argue with

TOOTHACHES DON’T CARE THAT IT’S SUNDAY.But luckily… our students train like they’re on call 24/7. While everyone else is brunching, sleeping in, or pretending laundry doesn’t exist, toothaches are out here like:“RISE AND SHINE, BESTIE” So yes — even on Sundays — we practice, prep, drill (on each other), and get those skills SHARP.Because when

As we wrap up another incredible year at Elite Dental Assisting Academy, we’re doing what we do best — celebrating growth, fresh starts, and ALL the new opportunities heading our way in 2026! If you’re ready to step into a career that’s recession-proof, fulfilling, hands-on, and honestly pretty fun… this is your sign. New year.New

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment—especially while balancing busy evening schedules—have truly paid off. We are so proud to celebrate each of you as you take this exciting next step in your dental assisting career. You’ve earned it! If you’ve been thinking about joining the dental field, now is the perfect time. Our supportive instructors,

Day 5: Impression Season — Alginate SnowstormsWelcome to Impression Season, where the alginate flies like a snowstorm! Impressions so good they put snow angels to shame—and YES, someone always ends up wearing a little extra alginate on their sleeve.(It’s practically a rite of passage.) LAB106 =Perfect tray selectionMix, load, seatTry not to laugh while your

Day 4: All I Want for Christmas Is… Perfect Dental ChartingBecause nothing says “holiday spirit” like finally remembering all of Black’s Classifications without second-guessing your life choices. When that lightbulb moment hits → you officially become a Christmas genius! Hands-on practice turns confusion into confidence — that’s the Elite way. APPLY NOW

Day 3: Radiography — Making Spirits and X-rays Bright Rudolph might light up the sky…but our students light up the sensor! From perfecting bitewings to tackling their first full-mouth series, they’re learning exposure angles, film placement, and radiation safety like total pros–Serious concentration,-The classic “wait—don’t move!” face,And one student who is clearly ready for their

Day 2: The Transfer Zone… North Pole EditionWhen your transfer zone is aligned better than your Christmas lights!Our students practice precise, over-the-patient instrument passing — because if Santa can deliver gifts with perfect timing, so can a dental assistant. Hands-on practice = confident assistants.Confident assistants = hired before graduation.That’s the Elite way. APPLY NOW