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Why Choose Dental Assisting Academy in Palm Beach, FL?

At DAAPB, our goal is simple: Give our students access to the very best dental assisting courses and educators in Florida, at reasonable rates. Our school is approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry and Licensed by the Commission of Independent Education, #4801.

Studies have linked poor oral hygiene to serious problems like cancer, cardiovascular disease, bone loss, and strokes. If you're flossing and brushing at home twice a day, that's great. Doing so is the best way to get a leg up on critical oral hygiene problems. However, getting your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist helps ensure your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, healthy, and protected.

But that's not all. Other reasons that students choose DAAPB is because we:

Certified Employment

Get You Certified for Future Employment

Students graduate with an Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certification (EFDA), Radiology Certification, CPR Certification, and BLS Certification. These certifications are valid for General & Specialty dental offices across Florida.

Encourage Studying at Your Own Pace

Encourage Studying at Your Own Pace

As working professionals, we know your time is valuable and limited. We understand you can't uproot your family and quit your current job to start a new career. That's why we structure our courses around your schedule. Our dental assisting school in Palm Beach, FL offers hybrid class formats. These classes allow you to visit our campus once a week while also studying online. That way, you can achieve your goals at your own pace.

Emphasize Hands-On Training

Emphasize Hands-On Training

Becoming an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant requires more than reading textbooks. We supplement in-class lectures and online education with hands-on drills and skill-building exercises on campus. Hands-on training helps our students master the skills necessary to excel in dental assistant work. Also, by mimicking real-life dental procedures, students get a feel for a professional work environment.

Help You Accrue Clinical Hours

Help You Accrue Clinical Hours

As part of our program, students work off-campus to complete 65 hours of clinical externship experience. Students gain this experience at real dental offices, giving them an incredible opportunity to learn from the best. Because we're partnered with more than 400 dental offices, students are often offered jobs once their externship is completed.

Choosing Your Dental Assisting Course in Palm Beach, FL

By creating a professional, consistent, and welcoming environment, Dental Assisting Academy helps foster the confidence and curiosity of our students while preparing them for their future. Each day is enriched with hands-on experiences, providing ample opportunities for students to build their knowledge base while developing essential academic skills. We offer three course options, each with its own benefits and structure. Be sure to reserve your spot early - our classes quickly reach capacity.

What Our Students Are Saying

Carve Your Path to Success at Dental Assisting Academy

Our dental assisting school in Palm Beach, FL was founded to help students achieve their goals through quality education. If you're sick of working for minimum wage, Dental Assisting Academy may be the solution you need. With flexible class schedules, in-person and online options, and competitive pricing, a new career in dentistry might be closer than you think.

If you're craving a fulfilling career with room to grow, contact our school today. By tomorrow, you could be carving your own path toward newfound success.

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Latest News Near Palm Beach, FL

When is 'The Golden Life' filming in Florida? 'RHONY' spinoff greenlit

(This story was updated with new information about the cast member who will not be on the show.)Did Netflix's "Members Only: Palm Beach" reality show leave you wanting more reality TV following the lives of South Florida's ritzy residents?Last week, E! confirmed that it greenlit a "Real Housewives of New York City" spinoff set in Palm Beach, bringing a few of the housewives back together in the Sunshine State."'Real Housewives of New York City' alums Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonj...

(This story was updated with new information about the cast member who will not be on the show.)

Did Netflix's "Members Only: Palm Beach" reality show leave you wanting more reality TV following the lives of South Florida's ritzy residents?

Last week, E! confirmed that it greenlit a "Real Housewives of New York City" spinoff set in Palm Beach, bringing a few of the housewives back together in the Sunshine State.

"'Real Housewives of New York City' alums Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon are back in E!'s new upcoming docuseries, 'The Golden Life,'" according to E!.

"This time around, however, instead of taking another bite out of the big apple, the ladies are reuniting for some fun under the sun in Palm Beach."

Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.

Following Super Bowl 60, Jill Zarin was booted from the cast due to comments she made on social media regarding Bad Bunny's halftime show.

Here's what we know about the new "Real Housewives of New York City" spinoff in Palm Beach, what Zarin said about Bad Bunny's halftime show and where to watch the "Real Housewives" shows.

Is there a 'Real Housewives of New York City' spinoff? What we know about the new show set in Palm Beach

According to E!, the new "Real Housewives of New York City" spinoff, called "The Golden Life," is set to film in Palm Beach in the spring, with no premiere date announced as of Feb. 10.

Ramona Singer, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Kelly Bensimon will be returning for the Palm Beach spinoff. The show was originally intended to include Jill Zarin as well, but she was fired from the cast following a since-deleted video she posted on social media in which she expressed her distaste for Bad Bunny's halftime show.

"Bound by decades of shared history, fallouts and friendship, this fan-favorite group of New Yorkers are starting fresh together in the Sunshine State," the synopsis says.

"In this new 'golden' era of life, the longtime friends are thriving in and around Palm Beach with fabulous second homes and a bustling social scene. With their signature humor and non-stop hijinks, the series will follow the group as they navigate dating, family, and career milestones."

What did Jill Zarin say about Bad Bunny?

During the Super Bowl 60 halftime show, Zarin posted a video on social media that has since been deleted from her profile, saying that Bad Bunny's halftime show was "terrible" and the "worst halftime show ever."

She said she thought it was "an ICE thing," that the "NFL sold out" and that it was "so hard to watch."

"I don't think it was good for the Super Bowl. I think it's not Americana. It's 250 years we're celebrating this year... 75 years (of) the Super Bowl..." she said.

"250 years we're celebrating right now of the United States and I just don't think it was appropriate to have it in Spanish....I don't speak Spanish, I would have liked to have known the words he was saying. To me, it looked like a political statement because there were literally no white people in the entire thing."

Zarin acknowledged that Lady Gaga was in the show, but said she didn't recognize her.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings powerful message, celebrities to world stage

Is there a 'Real Housewives' in Florida?

Yes! "The Real Housewives of Miami," is the Floridian representation in Bravo's popular "Housewives" franchise. The show began in 2011 and is still airing, with the seventh season of "The Real Housewives of Miami" airing in the summer of 2025.

What streaming service is 'Real Housewives of New York' on?

Peacock is Bravo's streaming home. Most of the "Real Housewives" shows, including "The Real Housewives of New York City" and "The Real Housewives of Miami," are available to stream on Peacock.

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West Palm Beach artist's Florida Panthers Stanley Cup painting selected for Amerant Bank Arena display

Posted SUNRISE, Fla. — A Palm Beach County artist is getting special recognition for his creations. He's one of 40 artists selected to have his artwork featured at Amerant Bank Arena.Walking through Amerant Bank Arena, it's nothing but Panther Pride on full display.WATCH BELOW: Artist's Panthers painting featured at Amerant Bank ArenaNow the team and Amazon are teaming up to display the creations of local artists."This is right up my alley," West Palm Beach sports artist Kyle Lucks s...

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SUNRISE, Fla. — A Palm Beach County artist is getting special recognition for his creations. He's one of 40 artists selected to have his artwork featured at Amerant Bank Arena.

Walking through Amerant Bank Arena, it's nothing but Panther Pride on full display.

WATCH BELOW: Artist's Panthers painting featured at Amerant Bank Arena

Now the team and Amazon are teaming up to display the creations of local artists.

"This is right up my alley," West Palm Beach sports artist Kyle Lucks said.

Lucks has captured nearly every major sporting event using his paintbrush, including tennis star and soccer's .

His latest creation, which honors the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup victories, took him two weeks to paint. It's titled "Florida Panthers: Reflections of Victory".

"In the sand are Panther tracks. It's signifying that this Panther is protecting the Cup, sitting on the beach," Lucks said, describing the artwork.

Lucks is being modest, underselling his artwork.

The painting shows the Stanley Cup on a beach with Panther footprints. However, the beauty is in the details on the cup, which includes Aleksander Barkov holding the trophy above his head in victory, head coach Paul Maurice, Matthew Tkachuk with his mouthpiece hanging out of his mouth, Sam Bennett and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.

The piece was selected as one of 40 artists to have their work on display and for sale at the suite level at Amerant Bank Arena for the rest of the season.

"It's hard to describe seeing my work outside of my studio or a collector's home. To be in the arena and be around all this memorabilia and the branding and this environment and knowing that tens of thousands of people come a night (to the arena)," said Lucks.

Click here to look at all of the artists featured at the arena and how you can buy these works of art.

Previous coverage of Lucks' artwork:

As the Florida Panthers chase a third Stanley Cup championship this season, WPTV is along for the ride!

We will be highlighting the team with our new show on called "Panthers 360".

Hosted by WPTV anchor Mike Trim, watch the show each Wednesday evening and also

We will take an in-depth look at the season, break down film and connect with the players and special stories off the ice.

Every Monday at 12:15 p.m. on the , Trim will be joined by different analysts to discuss the latest on the team. We want to hear your thoughts, so post your questions and comments while the live interview takes place!

South Florida's 9 is your home for Panthers hockey all season long!

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Rocket launch may be visible from West Palm Beach, Mar-a-Lago. See the map

Will people in West Palm Beach see a rocket in the sky? A Florida thing is coming up ahead of Valentine's Day weekend.A large chunk of Florida residents may see what 3 million pounds of liftoff thrust looks like when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launches from the East Coast.That is, if their city falls on the ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility map (see below), and if they're awake at the time of liftoff.As of Tuesday, Feb. 10, launch time will be 3:30 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, with a two-hour la...

Will people in West Palm Beach see a rocket in the sky? A Florida thing is coming up ahead of Valentine's Day weekend.

A large chunk of Florida residents may see what 3 million pounds of liftoff thrust looks like when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launches from the East Coast.

That is, if their city falls on the ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility map (see below), and if they're awake at the time of liftoff.

As of Tuesday, Feb. 10, launch time will be 3:30 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, with a two-hour launch window from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket will take an easterly trajectory, en route to a geosynchronous orbit 22,000 miles high.

Depending on weather and cloud cover, Floridians (and visitors) as far as Jacksonville, Cape Coral and Miami could see it light up the sky after liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Visibility from most of Florida is possible, according to ULA.

Tampa, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Miami and even Nassau in the Bahamas made ULA's Vulcan rocket visibility map.

The ULA rocket will be equipped with four solid rocket boosters to launch a national security mission into low-Earth orbit — giving a great show to those watching.

Here's the list of all 2026 rocket launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, Florida

In Florida, we can best see this moment in person, particularly if you're anywhere on the Space Coast (Melbourne, Florida, area), the Fun Coast (Daytona Beach area) or the Treasure Coast (Vero Beach, Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce).

This satellite rocket launch is extra special because of the potential to see it in other areas far beyond the launch pad. In the past, readers have submitted photos or posted on social platforms pictures of SpaceX Falcon Heavy, which is made up of three Falcon 9 rocket first stages, visible from Myrtle Beach. Other rocket launches have been spotted in New Jersey and Georgia.

Below is information on ULA's powerful Vulcan rocket, how to watch the U.S. Space Force-87 rocket launch and suggestions on where to watch it from Florida and beyond.

What time is the rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida? When does United Launch Alliance Vulcan liftoff?

Florida residents may see 3 million pounds of thrust when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan lifts off on the power of its twin methane main engines and four side-mounted solid rocket boosters. Launch will be Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from Cape Canaveral. The rocket will take an easterly trajectory, en route to a geosynchronous orbit 22,000 miles high.

United Launch Alliance's USSF-87 national security mission is scheduled to lift off at 3:30 a.m. Thursday ahead of the 2026 Valentine's Day holiday, taking flight from Launch Complex 41 at the U.S. Space Force installation. The launch window will extend until 5:30 a.m.

The uncrewed Vulcan will deploy a Space Force payload into geosynchronous orbit.

Which cities can see ULA Vulcan rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida?

ULA provided a helpful graphic (see above) that shows the Vulcan rocket launch and its intended flight path and launch visibility. Note: Cities in the Space Coast of Florida, which is in Brevard County and measures 72 miles of coast, include Titusville, Mims, Port St. John, Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Grant-Valkaria and Sebastian.

Launch, Space Coast, east Orlando, near University of Central Florida, Bithlo, the northern part of the Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Sebastian, Vero Beach, parts of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill

1: Launch + 60 seconds, Space Coast, Orlando, the Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill, Volusia County, St. Augustine, Ocala, Lakeland area

2: Launch + 90 seconds, which includes PLF Jettison or separation and jettison of the payload fairing: Space Coast, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Port Orange, Volusia County, Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Orlando, Sanford, Kissimmee, Central Florida, Ocala, Lakeland, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach

3: Launch + 120 seconds, visibility extends to St. Augustine, Sebring, Winter Haven, Palatka, Gainesville, Sarasota, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Collier County, Lee County, Clearwater, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach

4: Launch + 150 seconds, which includes solid rocket booster jettison and booster separation, visibility extends to Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Sebring, Winter Haven, Palatka, Gainesville, Sarasota, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Collier County, Lee County, Clearwater, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach

5: Launch + 180 seconds, ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility extends across most of Florida to the Bahamas

6: Launch + 210 seconds, ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility extends across most of Florida to the Bahamas, including Nassau

7: Launch + 240 seconds, ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility extends across most of Florida to the Bahamas, including Nassau, Bermuda and the Caribbean

8: Launch + 270 seconds, ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility extends across most of Florida's East Coast to the Bahamas, Nassau, Bermuda and the Caribbean

9: Launch + 300 seconds, ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility extends across most of Florida's East Coast to the Bahamas, Nassau, Bermuda and the Caribbean

10: Launch + 330 seconds, ULA Vulcan rocket launch visibility extends across most of Florida's East Coast to the Bahamas, Nassau, Bermuda and the Caribbean

The above guidelines are estimates based on the graphic provided by ULA.

Photos of a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida

How to watch rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. What time does ULA Vulcan liftoff?

When and where: Full coverage of the launch, including a live webcast with live tweets and updates, kicks off two hours before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space (you can type this on your browser on your phone) and will feature in-depth coverage. Ask our FLORIDA TODAY space team reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards questions and strike up a conversation. You also can watch coverage via the FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play. You can download the free app for iPhone or Android or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser. FLORIDA TODAY is part of the USA TODAY Network.

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Florida testing finds high levels of Roundup weed killer in several popular bread brands

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared together on Thursday at Palm Beach State College, unveiling the latest round of the state’s Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative, releasing new findings that show several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup.This marks their latest joint public event, just weeks after unveiling statewide candy testing results that found ars...

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared together on Thursday at Palm Beach State College, unveiling the latest round of the state’s Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative, releasing new findings that show several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup.

This marks their latest joint public event, just weeks after unveiling statewide candy testing results that found arsenic in most children-marketed sweets as part of Florida’s expanding Healthy Florida First initiative. Their appearance also follows the Governor's December visit to Palm Beach County, when he held a press conference at Good Greek Moving & Storage on North Jog Road in West Palm Beach, discussing Florida’s economy, tax concerns, and fiscal management.

Thursday’s press conference began after 3 p.m. inside the Science A (SCA) Building, Room 114, on the Lake Worth Beach campus.

The initiative, led by the first lady and the surgeon general through the Florida Department of Health, tests popular consumer foods for contaminants to give families data the state says they aren’t getting from federal regulators. Previous testing focused on infant formula and candy; bread is now the third category released to the public.

DeSantis said the program has “been illuminating for a lot of Floridians,” pointing to the state-run website exposingfoodtoxins.com, where the results are posted. The governor said Floridians “have a right to know” what is in the food being sold on store shelves.

In the infant formula testing released earlier this year, the state found elevated levels of several heavy metals — including mercury, arsenic, and lead — in a number of products sampled from major brands. Candy testing also revealed arsenic in multiple items, especially brightly colored candies marketed to children, though the governor noted that several popular chocolate brands tested well.

The First Lady said Thursday’s findings on bread “hit home” because of how often families consume it. She said as she made lunch that morning for her 9-year-old, she was reminded of how much trust parents place in everyday grocery items. She stressed that labels list ingredients, but not contaminants like pesticides or heavy metals. “Consumers deserve to know the truth to make informed decisions,” she said.

Independent lab testing commissioned by the Department of Health found what the state described as “triple-digit” glyphosate levels in several high-volume bread brands, including Nature’s Own Butter Bread, Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted White, Wonder Bread Classic White, and Sara Lee Honey Wheat. Other breads, including Sara Lee Artesano White and Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse White, showed no detectable glyphosate. Dave’s Killer Bread tested low compared to other brands.

Casey DeSantis called the presence of glyphosate in food “a major disconnect,” noting the chemical is labeled unsafe for ingestion and must be kept away from children. She said the findings reinforce the need for transparency, especially given decadeslong increases in chronic illnesses. “If we really want to improve health outcomes, we have to give prevention the same amount of priority as treatment,” she said.

Dr. Ladapo told the audience that glyphosate exposure “doesn’t seem to have a safe level,” pointing to research showing effects on gut health, the blood–brain barrier, and metabolic function. He said 80 percent of Americans carry measurable glyphosate in their bodies and argued that concerns over its removal from the food system are unfounded. “There’s an alternative to poisoning people,” he said.

The governor said more categories of food will be tested in the coming months, though the state is not yet disclosing which ones. He said Florida is encouraging other states to join the effort to build pressure on federal agencies, particularly the FDA, to act on potential food safety concerns.

The governor closed the event by encouraging Floridians to monitor exposingfoodtoxins.com for the next round of results. “Stay tuned,” he said. “We’re just getting warmed up.”

The Governor, First Lady, and Surgeon General have appeared jointly several times in recent weeks, most notably on January 26 when they announced that 28 of 46 candy products tested by the Florida Department of Health contained detectable arsenic, a finding they said underscored the need for greater transparency in products marketed to children.

During a Q&A, DeSantis also addressed unrelated topics, including allegations involving the First Lady and the Hope Florida initiative. He dismissed them as “a political scam” intended to smear her, saying she had “zero involvement” in the claims raised. He also reiterated his opposition to hyperscale data centers near neighborhoods, saying legislation is coming to protect communities and ratepayers from rising energy costs associated with the facilities.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATED FOR COLD

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center is now activated to a level 3 as the extreme cold is just hours away. Shelters are open. Free bus rides are available from points across the county. And forecasters now say temperatures may drop into the low 20s, with windchills significantly lower.Before the shelter update, a few reminders:Your heater may smell when you turn it on. That is normal and not necessarily a reason to call 91...

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center is now activated to a level 3 as the extreme cold is just hours away. Shelters are open. Free bus rides are available from points across the county. And forecasters now say temperatures may drop into the low 20s, with windchills significantly lower.

Before the shelter update, a few reminders:

Your heater may smell when you turn it on. That is normal and not necessarily a reason to call 911.

NEVER put a generator in your house.

IF YOU HAVE A FIREPLACE and you plan to use it, make sure the flue is open.

Here is the latest update from Palm Beach County. We are again publishing bus pick-up locations.

The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management (DEM) has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to a Level III – Enhanced Monitoring due to anticipated cold weather.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a cold weather system which will bring very cold temperatures to South Florida beginning Saturday night into early Sunday morning, lasting through Monday. Lows will range from the mid to upper 20s around Lake Okeechobee to the lower to upper 30s along the coast. Wind chills will range from the upper teens to low 20s around Lake Okeechobee to the lower 20s along the east coast region. These temperatures could cause extreme risk of potential frostbite and hypothermia, likely with prolonged exposure and major damage to unprotected vegetation.

With these anticipated temperatures, Palm Beach County is preparing to activate the Cold Weather Shelter Program beginning Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 P.M.

On Saturday, January 31, Sunday, February 1, and Monday, February 2, 2026 the following cold weather shelters will open overnight each evening beginning at 7:00 P.M. and close at 9:00 A.M. each morning.

Salvation Army Center of Hope 1577 N Military Trail #1 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Belle Glade Transitional Shelter and Lake Village at the Glades 341 NW 11th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 Palm Tran Connection will begin bus pickups to the established routes at 6 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.

For more information, visit the official PBC cold weather website.

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