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Dental Assistant Nation

Dental Assistant Nation

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 Kevin Henry is a champion for dental assistants and host of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast. He is also the editor in chief for DrBicuspid.com. Speaker, consultant and author focused on empowering, enlightening and educating dental assistants.All rights reserved Economics
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  • Episode 391: The Oral Preventive Assistant: Is it bad news for dental assistants?

    Episode 391: The Oral Preventive Assistant: Is it bad news for dental assistants?
    Jul 7 2025
    The ADA introduced a new role. Is the Oral Preventive Assistant a problem for Dental Assistants? Everyone in dentistry is talking about something big. For dental assistants, this change feels like a direct challenge to their daily work. The American Dental Association's proposed Oral Preventive Assistant role could redefine work, value, and entire career paths. Are assistants about to take on more without fair compensation, pushing them further into burnout? We explore key questions about increased workload, the "slippery slope" concerns, and growing tensions among dental professionals. This episode reveals how the Oral Preventive Assistant could impact the dental profession. Get the truth behind the headlines! To truly grasp the full scope of this critical issue, make sure to watch the entire podcast; every moment holds crucial insights into dentistry's evolving future. Connect with Stephanie Website: https://www.polishedposture.net/ Podcast (Straight Up With Steph): https://straightupwithsteph.buzzsprout.com/ —-------------------------------------------- Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on Feedspot’s Top 100 Dental Podcasts and their Top Dental Assistant Podcasts list. Huge thanks to you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Couldn’t have done it without you. Go check it out—we’re listed alongside some amazing shows! 100 Best Dental Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_podcasts/ 4 Best Dental Assistant Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_assistant_podcasts/ —-------------------------------------------- 🎤 I’m Speaking at Accelerate: The Dental Revenue Workshop! Accelerate is where the brightest minds in dental revenue come together — and I’m heading to Nashville to share insights that will challenge, inspire, and help practices grow. 🗓 Date: July 31 - August 1 2025 📍 Location: Nashville, TN 🎟 Grab $150 off your ticket with my code: KevinH If you’re ready to level up your systems, strategy, and revenue, this is the event you don’t want to miss. I’d love to see you there! Let’s make this the most impactful dental event of the year. See you in Music City! 🎶 —-------------------------------------------- Attention Dental Leaders! I'm thrilled to speak at the 2025 AADOM Conference in Round Rock, TX – AADOM's 20th anniversary celebration! Join me for my sessions: ㅤ ➡️ Wednesday, Sept 3 "DPLN Leadership Meeting" - Learn how to maximize publicity for your DPLN ➡️ Saturday, Sept 6 "Simple Steps to Help You Become an Author " - We'll dive into how you can formulate a plan for your best article and how to find your voice as an industry leader. Early bird pricing ends 3/31! Don't wait—secure your spot now and be part of the biggest dental management event of the year! Plus, lock in your stay on-site at the Kalahari Resort before rooms fill up! 📅 September 4-6, 2025 📍 Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX Register now at aadomconference.com 🔗
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    50 mins
  • Episode 390: The Real Reason Dental Offices Feel So Stressful — And How to Fix It

    Episode 390: The Real Reason Dental Offices Feel So Stressful — And How to Fix It
    Jun 30 2025
    When dentists and dental assistants support each other, everything gets better In this episode, Dr. Alan Stern opens up about the hidden tension that lives inside many dental practices—not between patients and staff, but between dentists and dental assistants themselves. He shares why miscommunication, lack of feedback, and unspoken expectations are doing more damage than any full schedule ever could. Dr. Stern challenges the old top-down model of dental leadership and makes the case for a more human approach—where assistants feel empowered, dentists feel supported, and mutual respect drives the entire practice forward. From hiring the right fit to giving feedback with empathy, this conversation is a blueprint for reducing stress and creating a workplace people actually want to be part of. If your office feels tense, this episode might explain exactly why—and how to finally fix it. Connect with Alan: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterricherstronger/ Email: Alan@betterricherstronger.com —-------------------------------------------- Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on Feedspot’s Top 100 Dental Podcasts and their Top Dental Assistant Podcasts list. Huge thanks to you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Couldn’t have done it without you. Go check it out—we’re listed alongside some amazing shows! 100 Best Dental Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_podcasts/ 4 Best Dental Assistant Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_assistant_podcasts/ —-------------------------------------------- 🎤 I’m Speaking at Accelerate: The Dental Revenue Workshop! Accelerate is where the brightest minds in dental revenue come together — and I’m heading to Nashville to share insights that will challenge, inspire, and help practices grow. 🗓 Date: July 31 - August 1 2025 📍 Location: Nashville, TN 🎟 Grab $150 off your ticket with my code: KevinH If you’re ready to level up your systems, strategy, and revenue, this is the event you don’t want to miss. I’d love to see you there! Let’s make this the most impactful dental event of the year. See you in Music City! 🎶 —-------------------------------------------- Attention Dental Leaders! I'm thrilled to speak at the 2025 AADOM Conference in Round Rock, TX – AADOM's 20th anniversary celebration! Join me for my sessions: ㅤ ➡️ Wednesday, Sept 3 "DPLN Leadership Meeting" - Learn how to maximize publicity for your DPLN ➡️ Saturday, Sept 6 "Simple Steps to Help You Become an Author " - We'll dive into how you can formulate a plan for your best article and how to find your voice as an industry leader. Early bird pricing ends 3/31! Don't wait—secure your spot now and be part of the biggest dental management event of the year! Plus, lock in your stay on-site at the Kalahari Resort before rooms fill up! 📅 September 4-6, 2025 📍 Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX Register now at aadomconference.com 🔗
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    17 mins
  • Episode 389: Making Waterline Protocols Easy And Efficient For Dental Assistants

    Episode 389: Making Waterline Protocols Easy And Efficient For Dental Assistants
    Jun 22 2025
    Is dental waterline safety a headache in your practice? Discover how simple and easy it can truly be. Ensuring your dental unit water lines are safe for patients is incredibly important. But let's be honest, it often feels like a complicated and time-consuming task, especially with everything else dental assistants juggle. If a process isn't straightforward, it's easy for it to get pushed aside. Good news: it doesn't have to be difficult. We explore how products that work together as a cohesive system are designed to make maintaining your water lines lean, fast, and remarkably easy. When water line protocols are simple and efficient, they actually get done. This is vital for busy practices, especially those that are shorthanded. We look at how having clear protocols helps ensure consistent safety, avoiding the pitfalls of neglected tasks or relying on just one person's knowledge. This episode empowers dental assistants to take on their crucial role in infection control with confidence. By using reliable tools and following clear protocols, you can ensure your practice remains safe and compliant, without adding unnecessary stress. Do you believe easy-to-use systems help your office stay compliant? Let us know in the comments! —-------------------------------------------- Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on Feedspot’s Top 100 Dental Podcasts and their Top Dental Assistant Podcasts list. Huge thanks to you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Couldn’t have done it without you. Go check it out—we’re listed alongside some amazing shows! 100 Best Dental Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_podcasts/ 4 Best Dental Assistant Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_assistant_podcasts/ —-------------------------------------------- 🎤 I’m Speaking at Accelerate: The Dental Revenue Workshop! Accelerate is where the brightest minds in dental revenue come together — and I’m heading to Nashville to share insights that will challenge, inspire, and help practices grow. 🗓 Date: July 31 - August 1 2025 📍 Location: Nashville, TN 🎟 Grab $150 off your ticket with my code: KevinH If you’re ready to level up your systems, strategy, and revenue, this is the event you don’t want to miss. I’d love to see you there! Let’s make this the most impactful dental event of the year. See you in Music City! 🎶 —-------------------------------------------- Attention Dental Leaders! I'm thrilled to speak at the 2025 AADOM Conference in Round Rock, TX – AADOM's 20th anniversary celebration! Join me for my sessions: ㅤ ➡️ Wednesday, Sept 3 "DPLN Leadership Meeting" - Learn how to maximize publicity for your DPLN ➡️ Saturday, Sept 6 "Simple Steps to Help You Become an Author " - We'll dive into how you can formulate a plan for your best article and how to find your voice as an industry leader. Early bird pricing ends 3/31! Don't wait—secure your spot now and be part of the biggest dental management event of the year! Plus, lock in your stay on-site at the Kalahari Resort before rooms fill up! 📅 September 4-6, 2025 📍 Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX Register now at aadomconference.com 🔗
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    15 mins
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