Balancing Patient Care and Skill Development: In-Office Dental Assistant Training

Training dental assistants in the office is an unavoidable, universally common practice that offers both opportunities and challenges for dental practices, assistants, and patients. While formal dental assistant schools provide foundational knowledge, the real-world experience gained through in-office training is often essential for developing skilled professionals. This post explores the pros and cons of on-the-job dental assistant training, considering factors such as hands-on learning, patient comfort, supervision needs, and the ongoing coaching required to create exceptional assistants. By examining these aspects, I aim to provide a comprehensive look at how in-office training shapes the dental assistant profession and impacts the patient experience.

Behavior, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 23, 2026Dental Assistant Training, In-Office Dental Training, Dental Assistant Education, On-The-Jpb Dental Training, Dental Assistant Schools, Dental Assistant Supervision, Pationt COmfort In Dental Procedures, Dental Assistant Career, Hands-On Dental Training, Dental Practice ManagementComment