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WAIT. THERE’S A RIGHT WAY TO PUT ON GLOVES?! Apparently yes.And apparently… we teach that. Our students are over here mastering proper glove technique (yes, it’s a thing… yes, it matters… yes, we were shocked too) while YOU are still thinking about signing up. Meanwhile… MARCH 11TH DAY CLASSStarts SOONONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT TWO. Not […]

FORT VANCOUVER HIGH SCHOOL… WE SEE YOU!!! This week Elite Dental Assisting Academy had an absolute BLAST at the Fort Vancouver High School job fair — and let’s just say… the energy was LOUD in the best way. Fort Vancouver isn’t just any school. Established in 1913, Fort has a long-standing reputation in Vancouver for

FIRST NIGHT OF NIGHT CLASS = NERVES + EXCITEMENT + “WHAT DID I SIGN UP FOR?” You can always spot the first night… Big smiles. Slightly sweaty palms. Lots of “Hi, what’s your name again?” But give them about 30 minutes and suddenly they’re laughing, asking questions, and realizing… They actually belong here. This crew

Oh it may be FREEZING outside… but it’s HOT in dental! While everyone else is bundled up and waiting for spring, YOU could be heating up your future in a career that’s in high demand, fast-paced, and anything but boring. Dental assisting is where precision meets personality — and trust us, there’s never a dull

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

WHEN WE SAY “OKAY, EVERYONE POSE…” Doesn’t matter if they’re mid-procedure…Mid-suction…Mid-very serious focus face… The SECOND we ask for a picture, students immediately freeze, smile, throw a pose, and patiently wait like,“Did you get it?” Because priorities.Dental skills = important.Documenting the moment = ALSO important. Hands-on learning, teamwork, AND a solid sense of humor —

FROM BLANK PLASTIC TO PROFESSIONAL WHITENING TRAYS This is the final step in making professional teeth whitening trays — and yes, every student gets to make their OWN. Here’s what you’re seeingThe plastic sheet is heated until perfectly pliable, then vacuumed down over the dental mold to capture every contour of the teeth. Once cooled,

Graduation day isn’t just about the certificate (even though YES… we’re framing it IMMEDIATELY).It’s about the journey… The late nights.The early mornings.The nerves before skills checks.The “I don’t know if I can do this” moments……and the “OMG I DID IT!!!” moment. And let’s be real—friends, family, and spouses are sitting there like:“I knew you could…

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,