Dental Assistant Nation

In this episode, Nichole Thompson, an executive coach with Fortune Management, discusses her journey from dental assistant to dental consultant, what it took to move her along her journey, and what advice she would give to others who wanted to follow the same path.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a mandatory workplace safety rule aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19. What does this mean for dental practices? We asked infection control expert Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA for her thoughts.

In this episode, four experts in dental infection control sit down with IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry to talk about keeping dental teams and patients safe in the wake of COVID-19. These four experts have formed The Compliance Divas and we talk about what dentistry needs to know when it comes to infection control in today's climate.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to discuss a new link in the oral-systemic connection and what it could mean for your patients, especially those with a history of Alzheimer's disease in their family tree.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a study regarding eating habits and how it can pertain to the dental practice. Thinking it's OK to shove in a sandwich on the go? Sure. you may be crunched for time, but you might want to also listen to what scientists are saying about eating fast and its effects.

Matthew Norton of PeoplePlusPurpose.com joins the show to talk about ways that we can not only understand those we work with in the dental practice better, but also how we can truly discover our own motivations and things that hold us back.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, is by with a very seasonal topic: Pollen. What does it mean for medications? What does it mean in terms of your patients coming into the dental practice? And what is the potential connection between pollen and COVID-19? We talk about this and more in this podcast.

Dental infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA, stops by with a talk about what dental practices should be doing as vaccinations ramp up but COVID-19 is still very much a part of our lives. Some good advice for the dentist and assistant here.

Dental consultant Kathy Asted joins the podcast to talk about her experience in hiring through the years and what she is hearing from dental assistants about the job market and their next steps. Plus, where can assistants find inner strength? We go through some ideas.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a new ADHD medication that is hitting the market, what it means for your dental patients, and discussing and documenting it to ensure dentistry is done safely.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, is back to discuss some recent research that talks about vaping and its impact on oral health. We also discuss cannabis usage and more in this episode that should be of interest to every dental team member.

Tom Viola, RPh, dental's pharmacology expert, once again joins the show to discuss three surprising medications that can impact the success rate of dental implants. Knowing these medications is critical, as is ensuring the dental patient's medical history is complete and up to date.

As we kick off Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW), we sit down with Dr. Robert Maguire to discuss the ways that dental assistants can expand their leadership role in the practice. It takes courage, and Dr. Maguire offers some excellent advice. #TogetherWeRise #IgniteDA

Dental Assistants Recognition Week is coming up. Let's talk about four easy ways to recognize these amazing team members in your dental practice, during this week and throughout the year. #IgniteDA #TogetherWeRise

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to break down two pieces of news that could impact your patients and every member of the dental team. #TogetherWeRise

In this episode, Kevin Henry reads a letter from a dental assistant who describes the drama in her dental practice. Then Kevin and Dr. David Rice share the advice they gave to this assistant. If you've ever dealt with drama in your practice, this episode is for you!

Tom Viola, RPh, dental's pharmacology expert, joins the show to discuss what he is hearing about over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief and taking it before and/or after the COVID-19 vaccine is administered. An interesting listen for dental assistants and their colleagues to hear as it impacts them and their patients. #IgniteDA #TogetherWeRise

In this episode, Teresa Duncan joins the show to discuss a bill proposed in Congress that would allow for audio-only telehealth services to count toward Medicare Advantage risk adjustment. What does this mean for the dental practice? Duncan offers her thoughts and predictions. #TogetherWeRise

Allison Lacoursiere, the clear aligner coach, joins the podcast to talk about current trends with clear aligners and what assistants can do to help their patients with this technology and become even more valuable to the dental practice. #TogetherWeRise

Dr. Katina Spadoni, a practicing dentist, dental director at Anthem, and strong believer in the power of teledentistry joins the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted the industry and what she sees for teledentistry and that technology moving forward.

In this episode, long-time dental sales representative Dan Duke stops by the podcast to talk about building relationships with dental assistants, how the dental rep and assistant should view each other, and how assistants can be more proficient in what they do. Our thanks to Patterson Dental for their partnership and the love they show for assistants every day! #TogetherWeRise

Terri Lenihan, CDPMA, FAADOM, joins the podcast to talk about her career and her transition from dental assistant to office manager to practice administrator. What did it take for her to succeed? What was it like? We ask her these questions and more as we discuss her journey from DA to PA. #TogetherWeRise

According to the Mayo Clinic, "Serotonin syndrome occurs when you take medications that cause high levels of the chemical serotonin to accumulate in your body." This is something that all dental practices should be aware of, and Tom Viola, RPh, dental's pharmacology expert, is here to discuss what you need to know and why you need to know about it.

Before the holidays, some new findings on bisphosphonates were released. In this podcast, Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on what the study means and what it could mean for your dental patients. He also discusses how this could be another opportunity for collaboration between medical and dental practitioners.

When midnight struck and 2021 began, we were still facing many of the same problems we saw in 2020. We may be ready to leave 2020 behind, but there are so many lessons from the year that dental assistants should take forward and use as building blocks in 2021. #TogetherWeRise