Dr. Eldon Hastings, B.A., DDS.,- Founding Director

Dr. Hastings has practiced general dentistry in Arizona since 1969.  Dr. Hastings is a graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, and received his B.A. degree from Brigham Young University. 
       He graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent Training Academy and served as a Special Agent from 1962 to 1965.  He was a member of the Gilbert, Arizona Town Council from 1985 to 1987 and served as Vice-Mayor in Gilbert from 1987 to 1989. 
       Dr. Hastings has served as a member of the East Valley Mental Health Association, Desert Samaritan Hospital Advisory Board, American Academy of Preventive Dentistry, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  He is a member in good standing of the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association and the Central Arizona Dental Society.






 Deborah, D.A., Deborah -Lead Instructor
      
Deborah has over 30 years of dental assisting experience.  For 7 years she was an instructor at the SIU Dental School, teaching dental students how to work with dental assistants, and how to utilize the sit down 4-handed technique. 
         She is
a national board Certified Dental Assistant and Arizona State board certified in dental radiography.  Deborah is currently the lead instructor at the American Institute of Dental Assisting, and has been teaching here since 2002. 
         Referring to her career, Deborah Ellen says that "
Being a dental assistant for over 30 years has widened my career in a field that is exciting, challenging, and fulfilling".
 







  Brenda
Brenda, D.A., - Instructor     
 Brenda has been a dental assistant since 1998. She has taken many continuing education classes to expand her dental health education.
     Dental radiation health & safety, nitrous oxide, infection control, OSHA and HIPAA for the dental office, and many insurance workshops. Her education has given her the ability to excel in her career, and has opened many doors which allow her to continue to succeed.













  Tammy, D.A., - Instructor Tammy
      Tammy has been a dental assistant since she graduated from dental assisting school in 1988, and received her Arizona x-ray board certification at that time. She regularly attends continuing education classes to keep up with the current dental technology and developments.
      Tammy is passionate about her career, and is delighted to have the opportunity through the American Institute of Dental Assisting to teach people the skills they need for a great career.





 






JuliaJulia Wheatley, D.A., - Instructor

Julia received her B.S. from Utah Valley University.  She graduated from the American Institute of Dental Assisting in 2002.  She then assisted the school, and is now the program director.  She is also an instructor for the program.
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