More than Chairside

First off, I have to apologize. I had some issues recording this episode, and at times there is an echo. Ugh, not good, I know.  On today's episode, I talk with Lisa Stevenson at the Arizona School of Dental Assisting. She tells me how she advocates for her students to get the pay they deserve and to know their value. We talk about what we learn in dental assistant school, how some of it is a wast...

Today I am talking to Amy Reynolds. She is a dental assistant who used her training to advance her career into education. She works with Henry Schein and trains dental teams. She has so much knowledge with scanners and chairside. We talk about what she is doing and how she got there. There are some great tips for dental assistants wanting to take their career outside the office. What do you want t...

I had the best time chatting with Sherrie Busby from Dental Assistant Connection, and honestly, this episode felt like a conversation we've needed to have for a long time. Sherrie is all about helping dental assistants level up — and we're talking about everything from getting more education to getting up on a stage and sharing your story. We talk about why assistants are so often the heart of a p...

I finish my conversation with Erin Hendricks, the American Dental Assistant Association President. She brings her goals for the dental assistant organization, and we talk about the OPA program. It's taking a lot of heat right now. What do you think about it? We share our thoughts and more with the roles of DA's in the US.  ADAA Site @TheSocialAsst

In this first part of a two-episode conversation, I sit down with Erin Hendricks, President of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). From the moment we connected, I knew this was going to be a special one. Erin's story is a powerful reminder of just how much dental assistants can accomplish and how far this profession can take you when you lean into it fully. We dig into her journey,...

This week I'm joined by Chelsea Homire, @chelsea_the_digital_da, and we're having the conversation so many dental assistants need to hear. We talk about burnout, the long hours, feeling expected to always do more, and the pressure that comes with trying to keep everything moving while putting yourself last. But we also talk about the other side of it… setting boundaries, knowing your worth, and re...

On this episode of  More Than Chairside , we sit down with Hanna, a dental assistant who truly loves where she works. She shares what it's like to be part of a practice where the doctors empower their team, support growth, and create an environment where assistants can thrive. We also dive into the real side of dental assisting — the funny moments, everyday chaos, and stories every assistant will...

Today on  More Than Chairside , I'm talking with Dental Assisting Collective founder Joanne about what it's really like being a new dental assistant. dentalassistingcollective.com We talk about the overwhelm, the pressure to "figure it out," and how assistants can truly thrive inside a dental practice instead of just surviving day to day. From building confidence and finding your place on the team...

Today, I'm joined by Chelsea Homire —my co-founder at Digital Dental Assistant Academy —and we're diving into something every dental assistant knows all too well… the MANY hats we wear every single day. From clinical support to patient care, scheduling, problem-solving, and everything in between—dental assistants truly keep the practice running. In this episode, we talk about just how much assista...

Welcome to the very first episode of More Than Chairside —the podcast made for dental assistants, by a dental assistant. I'm Rochelle Foote , a dental assistant of 14+ years and co-founder of the Digital Dental Assistant Academy, and in this episode, I'm sharing why this podcast needed to exist. Because let's be honest… There are so many podcasts for dentists, hygienists, and office managers—but w...