Dental Assistant Nation

In this episode, long-time dental assistant Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC, who is now the director of education and client services for Unified Smiles, joins the show to talk about the importance of education for all dental assistants and gives some advice for all assistants heading into 2022.

In this episode, Amber Lovatos, RDH, joins the podcast to talk about an ever-growing part of the United States demographic and what it means to be Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, and so much more. Whether it's learning more about your dental patient or your dental coworkers, this is an eye-opening conversation.

We travel to the Atlanta area to visit in person with Tonya Lanthier, RDH, the founder and CEO of DentalPost.net, the leading job site in the dental industry. DentalPost has just completed its annual salary survey and state of the dental industry report, so we get insight on what were the findings that matter to dental assistants.

This time of year, Lexus always advertises a "December to remember" for their excellent line of cars. What about this month will make it one you will always remember in your professional career? It will take planning and communication. Let's talk about it in today's podcast and help you get 2022 off on the right foot.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry details 3 things he is thankful for every day in every dental assistant. For everything you do every day for your dental practice and dentistry, thank you dental assistants!

After a week of trade shows in San Diego and Seattle, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry shares some of the business and economic trends he heard discussed and how they may impact dental practices in 2022. He also shares his views on what he has seen from attendees at dental trade meetings from Orlando to Seattle.

In a wide-ranging interview, Nicole Fortune, RDH, discusses the lessons she learned as a dental assistant she keeps with her today as a hygienist, the working relationship between hygienists and assistants, and the question she believes assistants should be asking patients. Learn more about her at NicoleFortuneRDH.com.

Teresa Duncan, one of the leading voices on dental insurance in our industry, stops by to talk about what it might take for the dental assistant to transition from the back to the front and what opportunities might be available in 2022. You want trends? We have that here.

As we head toward the holidays, goals for the new year will become a focus. But there's more to goals than just saying they should happen. It takes preparation and passion, as IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry discusses in this podcast. Let's get you ready to accomplish your goals in 2022 and beyond.

In this episode, Lois Baker Villa joins the podcast to give her thoughts as a dental assistant of the importance of mental health, being mindful, and communicating with others. As the holidays approach, it's perhaps more important than ever to take note of your mental health and what can be done to improve it.

It was a slip up of words, but the term "action-motivated" has stuck with IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry. Now he shares the meaning behind the words with you and why they suddenly have inspired him when it comes to dental assistants in 2021 and beyond.

Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, joins the show to talk about keeping things simple in the practice and how that can pay big dividends for the dental assistant and the entire team. Simplicity can also play a big role in patient education and case acceptance. Join us for a fun and lively chat on an often-overlooked important point when it comes to communication.

Dayna Johnson, founder and CEO of Novonee.com, speaks all over the country to dentists about how they should be protecting their licenses. Now she joins our podcast to talk about the role the dental assistant plays in that protection as well. A must-listen episode that can benefit every dental practice.

Cindy Purdy, RDH, joins the show to discuss three of her biggest passions (ergonomics, teledentistry, and practicing in a rural area) and how each can have an impact on dental assistants. Let's dive into some dentistry-driven topics that can matter greatly as we head into the final quarter of 2021 and beyond.

In this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry discusses some of the topics he heard at the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) meeting in Orlando. Those topics include career paths for dental assistants, what changes are happening in the hiring crisis, and how assistants can have a bigger impact on their careers if they will open up more. Change your mindset, change your ca...

Let's look ahead to fall and some opportunities to have a little fun in your personal and professional settings, including social media. We take a look at three special October days with all sorts of possibilities to create memories for yourself, your team, and your patients. Let's look ahead and have some fun!

In this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry takes a look at the hiring crisis, not only in dentistry, but in every aspect our society. What does this mean for dental assistants? What does this mean for the potential of their careers as we start to look ahead to the fourth quarter of 2021 and beyond? Let's answer these questions and more.

Stephanie Botts, RDH, CEAS, the owner and founder of PosturePros, joins the show to give some advice to dental assistants about ergonomics and some exercises that can help lengthen their careers and ensure they don't work in pain every day. This is a must-listen for anyone in dentistry.

The awesome dental assistant Ronda Holman from DA Rockstars Podcast stops by to play a game with IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry as a way to have some fun and celebrate the 200th episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast. Laugh along with us!

Lisa Copeland, RDH, CSP, CVP, joins the show to discuss her working relationships in the dental practice and how the dental assistant stayed on the same page with the dentist and dental hygienist. We also talk about the power of the assistant with the patient.

Holly Anne Mitchell from DentalAvengers.com joins the show to talk about her own journey through the ups and downs of mental health and why she is so passionate about helping dental professionals ensure their mental health is on solid ground. Some great advice for every dental assistant in this episode!

How did COVID-19 change the role of the dental assistant in the practice? What opportunities are available today that maybe weren't before the pandemic? Kevin Henry and Tom Viola, RPh, sit down for a frank conversation on the value of the dental assistant in today's dental practice and the opportunities that are available.

In this episode, Machell Hudson, RDH, joins the show to discuss the influence she has seen assistants have in her practice and how it has evolved. She also discusses the role assistants have with product recommendations and being the bridge between the patient and the dentist.

In this episode, Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH, of Side Effect Support, LLC, discusses the importance of what dental assistants do for their patients during and after a cancer diagnosis. While oral cancer is often discussed when it comes to dentistry, more needs to be known about helping patients who are battling any kind of cancer. That's where Jill and her passion comes into play.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) oral pellets for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children aged 3 months to less than 12 years. Viola discusses what dental practices need to know about this.