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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 429: Do This To Be A TOP Tier Dental Assistant

    Episode 429: Do This To Be A TOP Tier Dental Assistant
    Mar 30 2026
    Most dental assistants don’t realize how valuable they truly are until they learn this. Success in dentistry is no longer just about clinical skills but about mindset, leadership awareness, and continuous growth. Dental assistants play a critical role in keeping practices productive, organized, and patient focused, yet many struggle with unclear expectations and limited career direction. Understanding job responsibilities, advocating for professional development, and embracing digital dentistry and emerging technology can transform an assistant from support staff into a driving force within the practice. Strong culture, mature leadership, and ongoing education create opportunities for assistants to expand their influence, strengthen job security, and build a career that grows alongside modern dentistry. Connect with Victoria Peterson Email: Info@productivedentist.com Check our podcast on Dr.Bicuspid.com … “Building an investment-grade dental practice” https://www.drbicuspid.com/podcasts/podcast/15819045/how-to-build-an-investmentgrade-dental-practice --------------------------- 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 428: Why Smoking Marijuana Makes Dental Work Dangerous

    Episode 428: Why Smoking Marijuana Makes Dental Work Dangerous
    Mar 23 2026
    In this episode, Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down why dental teams need to start asking the right questions about cannabis use and why it matters more than ever. From increased blood pressure and pulse to complications with anesthesia and healing, cannabis can change how a patient responds in the chair. The conversation also explores how modern cannabis use is more discreet and varied than most people assume, making honest communication and proper documentation essential in every practice. If you are part of a dental team or a patient who uses cannabis, this episode highlights the real clinical risks and why understanding them can lead to safer and more effective care. Connect with Tom Viola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasviolarph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PharmacologyDeclassified Website: https://www.tomviola.com/ --------------------------- 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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    16 mins
  • Episode 427: How Dental Assistants Protect Themselves in an Unethical Dental Practice

    Episode 427: How Dental Assistants Protect Themselves in an Unethical Dental Practice
    Mar 16 2026
    Working in a dental practice should be built on trust, but what happens when something in the office does not feel right? In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation Podcast, Kevin Henry sits down with dental consultant and author Susan Gunn to have an honest conversation about ethics inside dental practices. Many dental assistants have quietly struggled with situations where decisions in the office do not align with their values, whether it involves questionable communication with patients, dishonest reporting, or workplace behaviors that cross ethical boundaries. Susan shares insights from years of working with dental teams and discusses survey results that reveal how common ethical concerns can be in the workplace. The conversation explores how small compromises in honesty can slowly affect the culture of a dental office and why both leadership and team members must take responsibility for maintaining integrity. Susan and Kevin also talk about the difficult position dental assistants may find themselves in when they notice something unethical happening around them. They explain why documenting situations, asking the right questions, and having honest conversations with leadership can help protect both your career and your peace of mind. Most importantly, they emphasize that every professional has a line they should not cross and that protecting your integrity will always matter more than protecting a paycheck. Connect with Susan Gun Email: Susan@SusanGunnSolutions.com Survey link: https://forms.gle/tUYQB9cEm7v4vqB18 --------------------------- 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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    17 mins
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