May 15, 2004
Abigail Samuelson, Dental Assistant.
Abigail Samuelson, a reliable and productive dental assistant with excellent leadership, provides care and support for the people of the YK Delta. She is the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes Beans of Pilot Station, located on the Yukon River just up from St. Mary's.
"I graduated from Mt. Edgecumbe High School," Samuelson says, "then attended Haskell Indian Nations College in Lawrence, Kansas and earned a Certificate in Dental Assistance. I worked very hard and earned my way to being a Dental Assistant Trainer. I completed the Learning Center 'Train the Trainer' course, participated in Dental Health Aide I training with the University of Kentucky college of Dentistry in Bethel, attended continuing education courses through the Indian Health Service, completed yearly Radiology Evaluations, and am current with my Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate."
| What it takes to be a Dental Assistant Dental Assistants prepare patients for examination and treatment. They help the dentist in arranging and selecting instruments, preparing materials and equipment, taking and processing x-rays, providing instructions to patients, and keeping detailed and accurate records of patient care. YKHC Offers Comprehensive on-the-job training for dental assistants. Training ranges from 3 to 4 weeks with up to 6 months of apprenticeship. Starting salary for apprenticeship is $11.89. |
"My work is demanding, but I enjoy sharing my knowledge and skills with the younger generation. Remember, you can do anything if you put your mind to it! It's all up to YOU!"