Collection: Chairside Guides by Julie, RDA, CDA, CDPIC
Chairside Guides: One Lesson at a time.
Whether you're stepping into your first dental office or training your next great hire, Chairside Guides: One Lesson at a Time, will give clear, practical, step-by-step resources built for the dental practice.
No fluff, no guesswork: just the knowledge a dental assistant needs to be successful chairside while working safely, efficiently, and with confidence from day one.
All digital guides can be downloaded, customized to fit the dental assistant or practice needs. You can PDF or use in good notes app.
- Foundational Knowledge
- Onboarding Made Simple
- Infection Control
- Processes and Procedures
- Chairside Manuals for strengthening knowledge.
- and More
What's Inside the Chairside Guide Series:
- Onboarding: Bring new team members up to speed fast with structured guides, office systems and first-week essentials that make training consistent and stress-free for everyone.
- Infection Control: Stay compliant and protect every patient with clear protocols for sterilization, disinfection, PPE, instrument processing, and operatory turnover aligned with current standards.
- The OTJ Dental Assistant: A supportive starting point for those new to the field, covering terminology, instrument identification, patient communication, and the core skills that build a strong foundation.
- Chairside Guides for Success: Quick-reference guides for four-handed dentistry, tray setups, instrument transfer, suction and retraction techniques, and how to work cohesively with a dentist.
- Procedures: Step-by-step walkthroughs for common treatments, including restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, surgical, and preventive procedures, with setups and assisting tips for each.
- And More: Additional resources on materials, radiography, patient management, emergency preparedness, and professional growth, with new content added regularly.
Why Chairside Guides?
- Built by a Dental Assistant: Written with the everyday dental assistant in mind.
- Easy to use: Organized for quick reference.
- Ideal for training: Helps offices standardize procedures, reduce onboarding confusion and set up for success for longevity.
- Customizable: Sections are able to be customized to your practice work flows or systems.
LAUNCHING OCTOBER 15th. Email subscribe for updates.
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*Coping or reproduction of these items are not allowed.
All Chairside Guides are owned by the Dental Gift Shop, Julie Varney, LLC and Dental Assistants Rock, LLC
