PDA Blog
No fluff. Real data, real career paths, real money. If you're thinking about dental as a career — read everything below.
We pulled the latest BLS data, surveyed local Longview / Tyler / Marshall offices, and crunched starting salary vs. 3-year and 5-year experienced numbers. The answer surprises most students.
Texas requires every dental assistant who takes X-rays or assists in surgery to register with the State Board. Here's exactly what that looks like in 2026, with screenshots.
We asked 12 Longview-area dental offices: "What separates a great new RDA hire from one who washes out in 90 days?" Their answers shaped how we teach.
From the 7:45 AM huddle to the last walkout at 5:30 PM. Every appointment, every transition, every "what happens next" — exactly what an RDA actually does.
Downloadable PDF — what schools won't tell you, how to evaluate programs, what to ask in interviews, what mistakes to avoid in your first 90 days.
Cohort dates, scholarship deadlines, new articles. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.