A Thanksgiving Staple!

A perfectly roasted golden turkey is the centerpiece to any family’s Thanksgiving feast; but you’re not alone if the thought of a roasted bird, dripping in butter, doesn’t sound very appetizing or healthy! Give this recipe below a try for a turkey that’s packed with flavor thanks in part to
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4 Family Activities to Ring in The New Fall Season!

Fall is one of the most colorful times of year! It’s also a great time to set out on a family excursion to enjoy the cooler temps and everything pumpkin infused! We have taken the leg-work out of locating fun, autumn inspired activities for you and your family to enjoy! There’s sure to be something
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Halloween and Your Childs Safety: 13 Helpful Tips!

  Halloween is just around the corner and the Pediatric Dental Assistant School wants to make sure that your little goblins are prepared for a Halloween evening that is fun and safe! We have put together a helpful guide that will be beneficial to children, parents and homeowners! “Pumpkin Pumpkin
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Want to Make Some Money? Give Us Your Candy!

Halloween is creeping up on us and before you know it, you’ll have loads of candy on your hands! Trying to figure out what to do with all that candy, besides throwing it away? Why not donate it at Pediatric Dental Assistant School? The candy goes to our troops and you can put a little cash into your,
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Should I Wiggle a Baby Tooth?

No, you shouldn’t wiggle a baby tooth—you should have your child wiggle his or her own wiggly teeth! Children are more than capable of pulling out their own loose teeth! Children losing their “baby” teeth is a natural progression from the toddler stage all the way up to adulthood. In the case
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Eat This, Not That

School is back in session, which means we can’t always control what goes into our kids’ mouths! Those pesky vending machines and less-than-healthy school lunches can sideswipe all your hard work in teaching your kids proper eating habits, real quick! I wanted to lend a few ideas that will help kids
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The Big No-No: Sports Drinks

  Sports are in full swing once again, and many children are participating. Which leads to one common question among coaches, parents, and your dentist. Should I, or should I not, send my kids to practice with a sports drink? The American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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In case You Missed It!

Last month we did a blog post on the importance of your child using a mouthguard when playing sports. Most parents don’t realize that soccer—which is the sport in season right now—is as much a contact sport as football! I see a ton of soccer-related mouth injuries caused by those knobby elbows
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Are Those Your Real Teeth?!

It’s pretty simple. If you play sports, wear a mouthguard. Unless, of course, you like the “hillbilly” look! Which also keeps me in business! A dental avulsion is the complete displacement of a tooth or teeth from its socket, due to direct trauma. The treatment of avulsed teeth has come a long
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Two Minutes, Two Times a Day Campaign

Do you, like many parents, struggle with your kids when the time comes for them to brush their teeth?  We like to see kids brushing their teeth after each meal they eat, ideally, but we know that’s not always an option. With the help of the Ad Council, the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives
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Back to School: Healthy Lunch & Snack Ideas

Kids seem to be hollow-legged, never-full, eating machines, whether it’s lunchtime or the minute they step in the door! So we wanted to share with you some healthy lunch and snack ideas to help keep your eating machines under control! Lunch Lady Blues! Kids are easily dissatisfied when it comes to
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Parents around the country are cheering for the return of schedules and routines, so we want to gently remind parents (and kids!) of a few things that may have slipped through the cracks during all the summertime excitement! No, It’s Not Christmas Time—It’s Back-to-School Time! It’s that time
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3 Summer Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Kids’ Teeth

The summer is great for relaxation and recreation, but it’s not always so good for the kids’ teeth. What tends to happen is that the “vacation” in summer vacation causes you and your kids to put rules and schedules aside. If you let them, your kids could adopt some habits that lead to poor oral
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Is a Nine-Week Dental Assistant Program Better than a 12-, 18-, or 24-Month Program?

It’s true that most states don’t require any certification to work in a dental office as an assistant (unlike a dental hygienist), but certification makes you more competitive in the job market and helps you secure a much higher rate of pay. Specializing in pediatric dentistry helps you even more,
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Go to School While Your Military Spouse Is Deployed

You just said goodbye to your deployed military spouse, and you’re unsure what to do with yourself. The question is, how do you stay occupied while your spouse is deployed? If you’re like most spouses of deployed service people, you probably feel that bringing in some money would be a big help for
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Fun Things for Nannies to Do with Kids in the Summer

You’re motivated to take the plunge and get your degree from pediatric dental assistant school, but you’re not sure what to do with your little ones to keep them occupied. That’s okay! We have some great things that your babysitter or daycare can do with the kids this summer. The important thing
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Where Pediatric Dental Assistant School Can Lead

With a pediatric dental assistant school like PDAS, you learn everything you need to become a pediatric dental assistant, including key dental concepts like dental terminology and taking impressions. But that’s not the only option available to you after graduating. We’ll help you get placed in a
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5 Signs It’s Time for a New Career

Spoiler alert: We believe that pediatric dental assisting is an exciting, fulfilling, and enriching career choice! Of course, we’re a little biased, considering we’re a school for pediatric dental assistants—but maybe it’s time for you to think about a career change! There are plenty of people
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How Do You Become a Dental Assistant?

There’s a simple answer to this question: attend PDAS! Here’s the longer explanation: Just keep in mind, as someone who specializes in pediatric dentistry, you’ll do even better than a general dental assistant. A pediatric dental assistant makes an average of $18 per hour. We encourage you
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Success in Pediatric Dental Assisting

Do you want a career in an exciting and growing field? Dental assisting offers all kinds of benefits, and pediatric dentistry takes it one step farther with the opportunity to develop specialized skills and earn better pay! How do you know if you’d be successful in pediatric dental assisting? Here
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