Many people are drawn to the idea of becoming a dental assistant because it’s a rewarding career, offering job security, convenient scheduling, and the ability to make a difference in people’s lives on a daily basis. But one common concern that dental assistant students often share is “What if I’m squeamish?”
If the thought of blood, saliva, or dental tools makes you a little uneasy, you aren’t alone—plenty of successful dental assistants start out with this same fear! But the good news is that it doesn’t have to hold you back from succeeding in this field. Here’s what you need to know.
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