4 Awesome Aspects of Pediatric Dental Assisting
I just love being a pediatric dentist! It’s the best job around. And being a pediatric dental assistant is just as incredible. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things about the work that I do.
Smiling Kids! – I just love seeing those happy, healthy, toothy grins. The funny things they say and do just make each and every day fun.
Making Oral Health Fun – It’s really rewarding to take something that even adults sometimes see as a chore and learn creative ways to make it fun and exciting. Brushing and flossing and visiting the dentist really can be fun.
Watching Kids Grow Up – I’ve been practicing pediatric dentistry for enough years to see some of my patients get their first tooth, their permanent teeth, and even their wisdom teeth.
Empowering Parents – I love showing parents that issues like dental anxiety or fighting about brushing teeth don’t need to be realities. Sharing tips, tricks, and truths to help them in their own role as hygienists for their families is important work.
There are many more things to love about this job. Come find out for yourself!
~Dr. Rhea Haugseth
Rhea M. Haugseth, DMD maintained a private practice in Marietta, GA from 1982- 2017. She attended the University of Louisville Dental School and completed her pediatric dental residency at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital / Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is proud to be a Fellow the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy – National Honorary Organizations for Dentists.
Dr. Haugseth is a Past President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD), and the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(GaPD). Dr. Haugseth has been a National Spokesperson for the AAPD since 1989 and has been frequently interviewed for radio, print, and national television.
Dr. Haugseth is the Founder (2013) and Director of the Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School in Atlanta Georgia. She is also the Founder (2014) and Director of the Pediatric Dental Team Association. She is committed to pediatric dental team members and continues to develop ways to enhance their knowledge and skills both in and out of the dental office.