Dental Assistant Nation

The amazing Tija Hunter stops by to talk about her new book for dental assistants as well as what it means for a dental assistant to truly be a "rock star" at what he or she does. She also gives some tips on how you can get to the status in your practice. #TogetherWeRise

The "disease of more" is a concept where happiness can never truly be obtained and people spread themselves too thin trying to chase it. What does this mean for dental practices and dental assistants? IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry offers his thoughts. #TogetherWeRise

Should the dental assistant be part of the collection process when a patient walks out of the practice? Absolutely. Consultant Dayna Johnson stops by to explain why and how assistants can play such a huge role with this. #TogetherWeRise

Maybe you're a dental assistant and wondering what might be next in your career. Maybe you're a dental assistant who has issues talking about money or insurance with patients. In either case, insurance and finance expert Teresa Duncan is here with some great advice that can boost your worth. #TogetherWeRise

Many dental assistants have secondary jobs or other ways they make some money. How do you make sure your side hustle doesn't sidetrack your career? Let's talk about it in today's podcast. #TogetherWeRise

In this episode, dental consultant (and former dental assistant) Theresa Sheppard stops by to talk about the dental assistant's role with risk management, treatment planning and ways to be sure the assistant is protecting the practice as well as his or her career.

In this episode live from the Iowa Dental Association annual session, Dr. Bill Simon, a Chicago dentist, stops by to talk about the dentist-assistant relationship, honest conversations, qualities in a great dental assistant and much, much more.

The latest dental assisting salary figures have come out and we dive into them. Let's talk about what the states with the highest and lowest salaries for dental assistants, why that is what it is and what you can do to make sure you're getting the money you believe you deserve. The power of IgniteDA and DentistryIQ come together in this thought-provoking podcast. #TogetherWeRise

Let's talk about temporary staffing and what it can mean for a dental assistant and a dental practice. Ryan Vet stops by to lend his thoughts and expertise on the trend and how it is impacting assistants. Is it a good fit for you? Listen in and hear his thoughts. #TogetherWeRise

Consultant Lynne Leggett joins the podcast to talk about how dental assistants should be playing a role in setting the goals for the practice, as well as how the assistant can learn the numbers he or she needs to know to help boost the practice's bottom line. #TogetherWeRise

Yes, the dental assistant has an important role when it comes to building the relationship with the patient. But there's also a role in building up the dentist in the eyes of the patient. How important is that to the success of the business? Let's talk about it in today's podcast.

Your practice is a business and every business needs customers who return to buy services and products as well as customers who feel valued and appreciated. The dental assistant plays a key role in all of that so let's discuss how you can impact your customers and your business.

When you think of embezzlement in the dental practice, we often think about stealing money. But what about stealing time and resources away from your teammates and patients? Let's talk about it in a very open and honest conversation. #TogetherWeRise

Dental assistants talk to us all the time about their salary. But is that all there is to having a job? In this episode, let's think about all of the things that go into a day or a career and contemplate the good and bad that contributes to our happiness ... or lack thereof.

In this episode, Dentistry's Image Expert, Janice Hurley, stops by to discuss how assistants can have more confidence and the impact that plays on their career. Let's also talk about image, what it really means and what dental assistants need to know about it.

In this episode straight from the show floor of the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, we talk about a big trend we are seeing (3D printing) and how it will impact assistants. Additionally, other thoughts from the world's largest dental show.

"You were put on this earth for a reason." Dr. Alan Stern shares his best advice for assistants on how they can rediscover the passion within their careers, talk to their dentists more openly and never view their patients the same way.

Lois Villa, CDA, returns to the show to shed some additional light on what dental assistants need to know when it comes to mental health and addiction issues in their patients. These patients are in every practice. How are you prepared to work with them?

What happens when a dental assistant finds himself or herself in a situation where he or she isn't comfortable and has to figure things out on his or her own? Let's talk about it in this episode with two people who have "been there and done that."

Dental assistants, it's time that companies knew just how powerful you were. Let's talk today about tips to use your purchasing power to grow your career and your profession. Be proud and own your next trade show visit! #TogetherWeRise

Dr. David Black stops by to talk about emotional intelligence, what it means to the dental assistant, and how it can help assistants enjoy what they do more.

Dental assistants need encouragement during the week. They are the backbones of every practice but there are plenty of times they feel like the bottom rung of the ladder. How do we change that? Let's work together to encourage each other. Here's how...

Following proper infection control procedures is critical for every dental practice. In this episode, infection control thought leader and speaker Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, CSP, joins us to give assistants some tips and ideas on improving how they tackle infection control every day and how to keep their patients safe.

In this episode, let's talk about the different ways that not only you can view competition, but how we are looking at it as well as IgniteDA. For us, it really is about "Together We Rise" and here's why.

Consultant Virginia Moore stops by with thoughts on the value of the assistant's relationship with the patient, how it can be improved and how it factors into the business of the practice.