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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 423: What Helps Dental Assistants Grow And Earn More

    Episode 423: What Helps Dental Assistants Grow And Earn More
    Feb 16 2026
    What dental assistants really want from their careers might surprise most practices. Imagine walking into a room with hundreds of dental assistants and asking them what matters most at work. The answers reveal a powerful pattern about growth, recognition, and having a real voice in the practice. Dental assistants shared that they love helping patients and keeping everything running smoothly, but they also want feedback, appreciation, and clear opportunities to elevate their careers. Simple ideas like personal business cards, public recognition, and meaningful appreciation during Dental Assistant Recognition Week can transform how valued they feel. The conversation also highlights why earning and maintaining a CDA credential matters for validation, confidence, and higher pay, showing that investing in professional development can change how assistants see themselves and how others see their value in the practice. Connect with Atia DANB website: https://www.danb.org/ Email: ABlack@DANB.org Contact: 800-367-3262 —--------------------------- At the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, Kwikly teamed up with Dental Assistant Nation to give away FIVE sets of Fabletics scrubs, and we’re celebrating the amazing dental assistants who make it all happen every day. Congratulations to our winners: Emma Ghent Karen Sigala Virginia Valles Reyna Gonzales Marians Grajeda Huge thanks to Sarah McLaughlin and the Kwikly team for supporting our community and giving back in a big way 💗 Want to learn more about how Kwikly supports dental assistants nationwide? Check out their website https://www.joinkwikly.com/ and see how it can help grow your career. —--------------------------- Dental assistants play a powerful role in whether patients move forward with treatment. You are a key part of the patient journey, and having the right financial options can make all the difference. CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card that offers flexible financing options, so patients can pay over time for the care they want or need, subject to credit approval. When money isn’t the obstacle, patients say yes. Want to make CareCredit part of your practice’s offerings and strengthen case acceptance? Email me at kevin@kevinspeaksdental.com and let’s make it happen for your team.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 422: What Every Dental Assistant Should Know About 3D Printing

    Episode 422: What Every Dental Assistant Should Know About 3D Printing
    Feb 9 2026
    What if the future of dentistry is already sitting inside your practice and your assistant is the one who unlocks it? Digital dentistry brings speed, confidence, and opportunity into the practice by allowing assistants to create appliances in house, reduce wait times, and deliver same day solutions patients can trust. Scanning and 3D printing streamline workflows, improve patient communication, and give teams pride in providing high quality care without relying solely on outside labs. Through education like DDAA and the Digital Dental Assistant Academy, assistants gain hands-on training, build real confidence with technology, and step into expanded roles that support the entire practice, creating smoother days, stronger outcomes, and a future focused approach to dentistry. Connect with Rochelle Website: https://theddaa.com/ Email: info@theddaa.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalDentalAssistantAcademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldentalassistantacademy/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldaacademy —------------------------------- Meet me at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, February 20–21, for two powerful sessions: ✨ Harnessing the Power of Personalities in the Dental Practice February 20, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM learn how understanding personalities can transform teamwork and communication in your dental practice. 🔥 Battling and Beating the Demons of Dental Assisting February 21, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM an honest, empowering session just for dental assistants about overcoming the real challenges in our profession. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together. In 2026 it’s going to be a year of real conversations and real change for dental assistants everywhere. 👉 Chicago Midwinter Meeting: https://midwintermeeting.eventscribe.net/?_gl=1*15ae5ic*_ga*MTY3Nzc0OTM5OC4xNzU5OTcxOTAw*_ga_VZTQV2NKLH*czE3NTk5NzE5MDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTk5NzE5MDAkajYwJGwwJGgw
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    16 mins
  • Episode 421: How Dental Assistants Elevate Occlusal Analysis with T-Scan

    Episode 421: How Dental Assistants Elevate Occlusal Analysis with T-Scan
    Feb 2 2026
    Most dental bite problems are not caused by difficult patients or complex cases. They happen because the bite is rarely measured. In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, we explore how accurate bite measurement can completely change patient outcomes and day to day efficiency in the dental practice. Kevin Henry sits down with prosthodontist Dr. Robert Kerstein to explain why traditional bite adjustment methods rely heavily on guesswork and why articulating paper alone cannot measure bite force or timing. Dr. Kerstein shares decades of clinical experience using computerized bite analysis and explains how objective data leads to more precise adjustments, fewer post treatment visits, and greater patient comfort. The conversation highlights the important role dental assistants play in recognizing unresolved bite issues, supporting better diagnostic tools, and helping practices move toward more efficient and predictable care. This episode offers practical insight into how measuring the bite improves treatment results, strengthens patient trust, and supports long term oral health. Connect with Dr. Robert Kerstein TechScan Website: www.tekscan.com/dental Dr. Robert’s Website: https://www.drrobertkerstein.com/ Email: tmjdoc@ix.netcom.com 4 Volume T-Scan Research Book: https://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-scan-technology-applications/318679 —------------------------------- Meet me at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, February 20–21, for two powerful sessions: ✨ Harnessing the Power of Personalities in the Dental Practice February 20, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM learn how understanding personalities can transform teamwork and communication in your dental practice. 🔥 Battling and Beating the Demons of Dental Assisting February 21, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM an honest, empowering session just for dental assistants about overcoming the real challenges in our profession. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together. In 2026 it’s going to be a year of real conversations and real change for dental assistants everywhere. 👉 Chicago Midwinter Meeting: https://midwintermeeting.eventscribe.net/?_gl=1*15ae5ic*_ga*MTY3Nzc0OTM5OC4xNzU5OTcxOTAw*_ga_VZTQV2NKLH*czE3NTk5NzE5MDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTk5NzE5MDAkajYwJGwwJGgw
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    16 mins
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