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“As a graduate, I was able to gain flexibility in the field, going from dental assistant to a managerial position, and afford to raise a family at the same time,” says Jessica McBurnett, the school’s first graduate, now the area manager for Georgia, an instructor, and an expanded functions dental assistant. “It’s very rewarding to be able to make a difference in the lives of others and see them succeed.”
Connecting Beyond the Classroom
Of all the empowering perks that come with an education from Dental Staff School, what happens after you toss your cap is the real reward.
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A close-knit professional network helps Dental Staff advisors assist graduates on finding quality jobs no matter where they end up.
Another element of success is using the personal knowledge gained about each student to place them in working environments perfect for their personality, something Jonathan C. Waldron, D.M.D., P.C., and director of Dental Staff School, learned from his time in the Navy.
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“We offer an opportunity to have a career where you can help other people,” says Jonathan. “All of our instructors feel like they’re able to share their knowledge, their experiences and make a world of a difference to someone else. For me, it goes back to being a caring person, loving your community and giving back to it. It’s important that we’re able to give people a chance to find something they’re passionate about and use it to make a difference. That’s not something that most people have in their job.” DentalStaffSchool.com, 3020 Roswell Rd., Ste. 200, Marietta. 678-819-3919. The content for this article is brought to you by Dental Staff School.
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Even if a graduate moves to another state, the staff works with a student to obtain the specialty licenses needed to practice there.
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Students stay in touch with instructors through quarterly educational benchmarks after completing the program. They also enjoy lifetime friendships with fellow students.
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Courses were designed to offer both convenience and a sense of community that doesn’t exist in a typical nine-month program. Each class is ever evolving, always challenging and introduces new skills and techniques each week. If a student has difficulty grasping a subject, the low student-to-teacher ratio makes it possible to text, call or come in for extra help until they master it. Students form friendships, curate self-led study groups, and trade support and encouragement from Day One.
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