Dental Assistant Nation

Recorded at the ADA Annual Session in Houston, Dr. Emily Letran joins the show to discuss the thought about high performance dental practices and how dental assistants not only fit into that framework, but also can be high performers themselves. Let's talk communication tips, getting along in the practice, and more.

Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management joins the show to talk about her views of how today's dental assistant can begin exploring opportunities at the front desk and how the cross-trained assistant is important more than ever. She shares her advice with assistants and gives her opinions on what comes next.

In this episode, dental assistant Dee Bradford and recent dental school graduate Dr. Savanah Craig join the show to discuss how they have learned to work together and what are the secrets to success in the dentist-assistant relationship from both sides.

In this episode, practice management consultant Dayna Johnson joins the show to discuss the value of dental assistants (and dental practices) standing out from the crowd. What is the differentiator for every dental assistant? It always varies, but Johnson shares what she has seen in some practices. Learn more about her at www.novonee.com.

In this episode, Kevin Henry details a recent trip to Chicago where being stuck on the Red Line underground for 70 minutes provided him three life lessons to share with every dental assistant. Life doesn't always go according to plan so how do we adjust? Let's talk about that and more in this episode.

In this episode, Dr. Jane Whang from Benevis joins the podcast to discuss how dental assistants can help their patients who might not have the economic advantages that some of their other patients might enjoy. She details a white paper produced on the subject that should be of interest to all in the dental industry. Find it here ... https://info.benevis.com/dental-divide-white-paper

Brianne Novaes joins the show to give some tips to dental assistants on how they can be more pain-free. From stretching to exercise, we have you covered in this informative interview. For Brianne's YouTube channel —https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdjfrUr6t7ynMHddEa7SZQ For Brianne's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/built_by_brianne/

We celebrate our 250th episode by tackling one of the topics in dentistry that has impacted everyone at some point in their careers. Dr. Laura Brenner shares her own story of burnout and how she is now helping dental professionals get through their struggles. Learn more about her at lolabeescareercoaching.com.

A timely talk with one of dentistry's leading infection control experts, Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, as we dive into what the CDC guidelines for going back to school have to do with dentistry and talk about two big health issues in the news — monkeypox and polio. This is a must-listen for any dental professional.

In this episode, Dr. Brenda Shah joins the podcast to discuss the value of education for today's dental assistant and what dental assistants can expect when they visit ADA SmileCon 2022 in Houston. Dental Assistant Nation will be there, so plan to visit us on podcast row!

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, returns to the show to share some interesting words recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association about beta carotene and vitamin E and what the US Preventive Services Task Force is saying about them. This is a must-listen for dental professionals not only for themselves but their patients as well.

Lisa Hays, CDA, a dental assisting instructor at Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield, Mo., joins the show to discuss what is important to the next generation of dental assistants and how she has seen education change through the years. What are some of the biggest worries she is hearing from future DAs? We talk about that and more in this episode. Note: To learn more, visit www. MidwestTech...

Tina Clarke, RDH, joins the show to discuss her years of teaching anesthesia for dentistry and some of the biggest lessons she has shared with dental assistants through the years.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, makes a return to the show to discuss a new research study discussing the relationship between periodontal disease and heart failure. It's another example of the oral-systemic link and an important one for your patients to understand.

In this episode, Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA, makes a return appearance to give dental assistants some infection control updates to take back to their practices. After the recent OSAP annual meeting, there is news to share, and Govoni is here to break down what you need to know.

In this episode, dentistry's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, makes a return to discuss a fascinating new study on vitamins and how effective they really are. Are we throwing our money down the drain or are vitamins what we need them to be? Viola tells what dental professionals and patients should know.

Dr. Liran Levin joins the show to discuss dental implants and how dental practices should be discussing them with patients. Making sure patients are the right candidates and are prepared for what is to come is important, and we discuss how the assistant plays a role in that communication and the success of the implant. What do patients really need to know? We talk about it here.

In this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry joins the team from Oral Cancer Cause to talk about the many roles that dental assistants play in the practice when it comes to oral cancer screening, including teacher and comforter. If dentistry is going to be viewed as a true partner with medicine, oral cancer screenings are critical on so many levels.

With his years of dental industry experience and passion for helping dental teams embrace technology, Matthew Newman joins the podcast to discuss tips and trends surrounding technology and its impact on dental practices and dental patients.

Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, joins the show this week as we talk about some of the biggest challenges we have heard dental assistants having to face in the first half of 2022. We offer solutions and give our "hot takes" on how to make the second half of 2022 the best it can be for every dental assistant.

In this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry looks at the current dental industry landscape and how dental assistants are being asked to do more today than ever before. What can dental assistants do to help avoid being overstretched in their duties? If they reach that point, how can they deal with additional duties? We talk about that and more.

In this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry is back from some travel and shares what he heard at dental trade shows about the dental job market and what it means for dental assistants around the country.

In this episode, Dr. Theresa Groody joins the show to discuss current trends in dental assistant education and how the next generation of the dental assisting profession is being prepared for their careers. We also talk about the key steps of continuing the education journey once dental assistants have begun their career.

In this episode, Dr. Yvette Weir joins the show to discuss how she has developed a close working bond with her assistant and what is expected from each other in the practice. She also discusses what non-clinical traits are critical for every dental assistant to possess.

Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, a Board Certified Periodontist, is the owner and CEO of Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc., located in Cullman, AL. In this episode, she joins the show to discuss why dental assistants should always feel empowered in their practices and how she works with her team to accomplish this goal every day.