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!