Co-anchors Dan Harris and Paula Faris bring great energy and vitality to the morning show. In his 11 years at ABC News, Dan has traveled the globe, reporting from Haiti, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ground Zero, South Korea, Israel and the West Bank. His interests range from international affairs and politics to technology and indie music.
The program is staffed by two general dentistry specialists, a dental hygienist, an advanced dental laboratory technician and two experienced Advanced Dental Assistant instructors. The 21-week program includes 840 hours of instruction.he Advanced Dental Assistant Program (ADAP), formerly known as the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) program, was established in December of 2006 and convened the first class on April 25th, 2007.
Dental hygienists are similar to dentists in that they perform the majority of maintenance on patientsâ teeth. Their job duties include removing plaque, tartar and buildup to administering fluoride or filling cavities. However, dental hygienist education requirements are different from dentistsâ. Whereas dentists go to school for eight years or more, most dental hygienists attend one- to two-year education programs, and sometimes four-year programs.