Dental Assistant Nation

Dental assistant Lois Villa has learned some techniques to help her deal with stress during her day. She joins the podcast to share some of those techniques as well as what has helped her deal with the stress of her job.

Looking at a case in Canada where a dentist fired her dental assistant for texting during a team meeting. But there was also a big part about her not being "a team player" either. What does it mean to be a "team player?" Let's talk about it.

What does a brawl in baseball and your dental assisting career have in common? Sometimes you have to dive into the fray and stand up for what you believe in. Let's talk about it in this podcast. #TogetherWeRise

Michelle Lee, the executive director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), drops by the show to talk about the importance of proper infection control techniques and how her organization can provide the correct answers to some of the toughest questions dental assistants have on the topic.

The new president of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) joins the podcast to talk about the current state of the Association and what dental assistants need know about ADAA.

In this episode, "America's Dental Assistant" Tija Hunter stops by to talk about the importance of HIPAA at all times and the biggest mistakes she is seeing dental assistants make when it comes to their patients' privacy.

From the AADOM annual meeting in Orlando, Ryan Vet of DoingBoom.com drops by to discuss a different kind of "side hustle" and how temping in a dental practice is changing for dental assistants.

Combining her years of working in a dental practice with the knowledge she has gained as a Patterson Dental rep, Yvette Flores joins the podcast with some digital radiography tips that can help every dental assistant grow in his or her career.

Author, consultant, speaker and fraud examiner Susan Gunn joins the podcast to talk about what it means for a dental assistant to have ethics and how that balances in with the flow of the business of the dental practice as well.

Dr. Uche Odiatu is one of most popular speakers in the dental industry because of his passion for helping dental professionals with their health and wellness. In this episode, he stops by with some advice that can benefit every dental assistant. #TogetherWeRise

Dr. David Rice, founder of IgniteDDS, joins the show to talk about the next generation of dentists, how they're wired differently and what that means for every dental assistant. #TogetherWeRise

"If you see something, say something." The Department of Homeland Security has told us that since 9/11. However, it could also apply to every dental assistant in every dental practice when it come to inefficiencies, infection control and more. Let's talk about it. #TogetherWeRise

Sameer Bhasin of CareCredit joins the podcast to talk about third-party financing and the dental assistant's role with it. Let's talk money, the patient and how the assistant is such a part of making sure treatment is accepted. #TogetherWeRise

What is the assistant's role with oral cancer screening and "the talk" that can sometimes need to happen with patients? Susan Cotten of OralCancerConsulting.com stops by to talk about this very important subject.

"Feel, felt and found." Three words that can make such a difference in the patient's relationship with you and the practice. Dental consultant Susan Leckowicz joins the show to talk about those words as well as overcoming some of the hurdles when it comes to case acceptance and how you can help.

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