
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS


Amanda Newhouse, EFDA
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Amanda has always had a deep-seated love for the field of dentistry, which she has nurtured since childhood. Her passion for this field led her to pursue a career in dental assisting, which she began by enrolling in the dental assistant program at Westmoreland County Community College in 2002. After completing this program, she continued her education and training to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in 2013. Throughout her career, Amanda has worked in a variety of dental offices, including those specializing in oral surgery, corporate dentistry, and small private practices. Her extensive experience has made her an expert in her field, and she is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments and changes in the dental industry. Amanda is also passionate about teaching and mentoring other dental assistants, helping them to become the best possible assets to their offices. She is determined to make a positive impact on the dental community by training and developing great assistants
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John Hatfield, Jr.
Being an average student most of his life, John had little to no direction as his high school career was coming to an end. His father was an aircraft mechanic for the U.S. Air Force and had suggested that he take the ASVAB test to see where he could place in the military as an occupation. Testing high in the medical field, John’s only request to the recruiter was to help him get a skill set that he could use outside of the military. After much debate, they both agreed that a dental assistant was a safe choice to start his career. Once back in the civilian world he was to start over again applying at various dental offices. He landed a job at his first of three corporations. In between there John would also work full-time at a private practice. Through all of these endeavors, he studied not just how dentistry worked but the business aspect of it all as well.
Now twenty five plus years later, he works at a VA hospital in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa. and for the past few years shared his insights and tools with fellow dental assistants from all over the world through social media. One of the co-founders of Dental Assistants Worldwide, John thrives on helping others whether it’s about daily office struggles or how to take the perfect impressions, he truly believes in paying it forward and leaving your mark for the good of the world
Our Core Values
Inspire Smiles
Teach Balance
Passion for growth
Value Responsibility
Leadership
Our Mission
Our mission at C.D.A.A. is to provide precise training for our students to enter into their career path as a dental assistant. We pride ourselves in creating passionate and qualified employees that hiring dentists value the most. Our curriculum is taught through hands on training and classroom lectures in a professional dental office setting. Our students are taught by dental professionals with significant experience and who are eager for our graduates to succeed in their future endeavors. We believe a dental assistant is the cornerstone to a successful dental practice.