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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,

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