Top Ten Things To Do Around Marietta

  Marietta is little enough to have that small-town feel, while still having access to all kinds of great attractions. Whether you are new to the area or you’re a Peach State native, you’ll probably enjoy everything on my list of Top Ten Things To Do Around Marietta. Six Flags We actually
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Living Large as a Pediatric Dental Assistant

$32,517.00 That’s the individual median income for adults in the United States, ages 25+. If we look only at women, that number rapidly shrinks to $19,679. Even if you obtain a bachelor’s degree, the odds say you still probably won’t make more than the median income in the U.S. With relatively
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The Secret to Success

Would you believe me if I said marshmallows can be a reliable predictor of your success in life? Allow me to explain. Way back in 1972, a Stanford researcher began an experiment that would test the willpower of young children. It began by bringing the child into a private room and sitting them at a table,
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Grabbing The Bull By The Horns

I wasn’t always training dental assistants. A long time ago (well, not that long ago) I had my first job. There was a time in my life when I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, just like many of you reading this. Think back to that first job…  Down the road, after we advanced ourselves to some degree,
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Why Helping Others Improves YOUR Life

If you’re not sure where you’re going in life, there’s one almost-guaranteed path to happiness: help other people as much as possible. Many of the people who enroll in our dental assistant school, cite the desire to help others as one of their main reasons for pursuing continuing education. They
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Your Occupation Can be More Than Just “a Job”

Almost all of us have had “jobs”. We do jobs because we need a means to get by, but hopefully it is just a stepping stone on the way to greater things. Great jobs mean that employees are generally happy to be there, and share a few characteristics. We stand on the shoulders of billions of people
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Spring is FINALLY in the air!

The dogwoods and azaleas are beginning to bloom, peaches will soon be in season, and Braves fans across the state are getting out their war paint; that must mean the weather has turned and spring has arrived in Georgia! Spring in the Peach State means mild temperatures, and an abundance of festivals,
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Helping Hands: The True Value of Dental Assistants

Do you ever wish you had two extra hands? Or maybe, instead of being a monster, you just had someone to jump in right when you needed them; like when you are working on a car, trying to change a diaper, or carrying in groceries. Having the help of a well-trained pediatric dental assistant is akin to
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The Best Things in Life Are NOT Worth Waiting For

Many good things in life happen because you’re patient, and because you put the work in. Success doesn’t always happen overnight. When it comes to a prosperous career, though, you can’t wait around. Good things don’t happen while you wait. Most universities take between two and six years, and
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A New Year, A New You, A New Life

Do you ever wish you could start over? That is probably a common desire for many people, even if it does seem unrealistic at the surface. Why waste time dreaming about something that seems impossible, right? While we can’t literally turn back time and live our lives over, you can make the commitment
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Giving Thanks – A Season of Reflection

America has a long Thanksgiving history; so long in fact that Thanksgiving was celebrated long before America was even a nation. The idea is not of “American” origin, obviously, but rather, something that has been a tradition across the world for various reasons during various times. Before everyone
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Running Out Of Time

  Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday fall was beginning, and yet, here we are looking down the barrel at winter this very moment. That’s just how time is, seeming to go by faster and faster. In no time at all, we will be in the new year, and you could be on your way to a new career! In these
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Industry Insight: Strike While the Iron is Hot!

Pediatric dental assistants are in high demand right now. Are you ready to change your life for the better and find a rewarding career? Do you ever feel unsure about your future? It’s difficult to find a guaranteed path to happiness, personal fulfillment, and financial stability. Soldiers, astronauts,
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Degrees Don’t Always Mean Jobs for Graduates: Here’s How to Cope

If you’re a recent high school graduate, a recent college graduate, or a current college student, you’ve heard it all before. Thousands of times. It’s difficult for graduates and young people to find lasting employment, and it’s even more difficult to find good compensation and financial stability. So,
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The Trap of Higher Education

  When we think of higher education, most of us visualize the traditional four-year university. However, that isn’t necessarily the best choice for everyone. The Rising Costs of Tuition (per academic year) $9,139 in-state at a public college $22,958 out-of-state at a public college $31,231 for
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School is Back in Session

Every time a new course session starts at the Pediatric Dental Assistant School, we get just as excited as we did when we first opened. We get to meet new students, help people make a better life for themselves with our career training program, and re-focus our passion– teaching. We learn from
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Going Back to School Doesn’t Have to be Difficult

This is the time of year when stores advertise their giant back to school sales. You see pencil pouches, rulers, lunch boxes, and highlighters on every aisle at Target and Walmart. Most parents tend to look forward to this special time of year. But, I’m certain there are other parents, perhaps you’ll
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Side Effects of being Unhappy at Work

According to a study by the Conference Board, a New York nonprofit, less than half of Americans are satisfied with their jobs. More than half of Americans are unhappy at work, and the consequences of feeling miserable with the state of your employment can be devastating. Though happiness and satisfaction
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Why I Love Training Pediatric Dental Assistants in Marietta, GA

  I’ve been a pediatric dentist right here in Marietta, GA  for a long time now. There are some pretty great things about my job. It’s always a joy to walk alongside people as they make career and life defining decisions, like becoming a pediatric dental assistant. I can easily think of three
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How to: Finance Higher Education

  Discovering how to afford college can be quite difficult for many teens across America. You have plenty of options to choose from, but first you’ll need to understand how the most popular financing options actually work. You may feel a little overwhelmed searching for the best financing, but
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