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The Evolution of the Dental Assisting Profession.

Connie Kracher1, Carolyn Breen2, Kim McMahon2

  • 1Dr. Kracher is Director, Institute for Research and Associate Professor, Department of Dental Education, Indiana University-Purdue University; Dr. Breen is Professor and Chair, Department of Allied Dental Education, Rutgers University School of Health Professions; Prof. McMahon is a faculty member, Department of Allied Dental Education, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Gagliardi is Professor and Program Administrator of Dental Assisting, Pasadena City College; Prof. Miyasaki is Department Chair, Dental Assisting Program, Foothill College; Ms. Landsberg is Assistant Director of Government Relations, Dental Assisting National Board; and Prof. Reed is Department Chair, Dental Assisting Program, Hillsborough Community College. kracher@ipfw.edu.

Journal of Dental Education
|September 3, 2017
PubMed
Summary

The dental assistant role is evolving, requiring updated education to meet increased demand and interprofessional care models. Well-trained dental assistants are crucial for future U.S. dental care and wellness.

Keywords:
allied dental educationdental assistantdental assistant educationdental assistingexpanded functionspreventiverestorativeworkforce

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