Many of our patients have been interested in the dental field. In order to help them understand the many facets of dentistry, we offer a mentoring program. Among our star pupils are Dr. Cindy and Dr. Jeff. Dr. Cindy worked as an assistant beginning at age thirteen, while Dr. Jeff (a patient at age three) developed his interest in dentistry during high school. One of our current hygienists, Renee, was first trained in our office as a dental assistant and then went on to become a dental hygienist. Many of our current and past assistants were former patients who were mentored as well.

Each child or young adult is invited to spend time observing dentistry in our office. Depending on the age of the student, he/she may learn dental terminology, tooth structure, dental instruments, sterilization, basic dental assisting and how to help provide care to the patients, and the various specialities within the profession of dentistry. Many of the students need to write papers about their dental experiences and we're happy to help with this task.

We work with students from Western Career College Extern Program to train them to become accomplished dental hygienists and assistants. We also work with various ROP students to fulfill their requirements to become dental assistants.

If needed, our doctors are available to write college recommendations for those in the mentoring program.

For more information on the various careers in dentistry, please go to the following American Dental Association website: Click here to visit the American Dental Association web site.