Yes, the dental assistant has an important role when it comes to building the relationship with the patient. But there's also a role in building up the dentist in the eyes of the patient. How important is that to the success of the business? Let's talk about it in today's podcast.

Your practice is a business and every business needs customers who return to buy services and products as well as customers who feel valued and appreciated. The dental assistant plays a key role in all of that so let's discuss how you can impact your customers and your business.

When you think of embezzlement in the dental practice, we often think about stealing money. But what about stealing time and resources away from your teammates and patients? Let's talk about it in a very open and honest conversation. #TogetherWeRise

Dental assistants talk to us all the time about their salary. But is that all there is to having a job? In this episode, let's think about all of the things that go into a day or a career and contemplate the good and bad that contributes to our happiness ... or lack thereof.

In this episode, Dentistry's Image Expert, Janice Hurley, stops by to discuss how assistants can have more confidence and the impact that plays on their career. Let's also talk about image, what it really means and what dental assistants need to know about it.

In this episode straight from the show floor of the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, we talk about a big trend we are seeing (3D printing) and how it will impact assistants. Additionally, other thoughts from the world's largest dental show.

"You were put on this earth for a reason." Dr. Alan Stern shares his best advice for assistants on how they can rediscover the passion within their careers, talk to their dentists more openly and never view their patients the same way.

Lois Villa, CDA, returns to the show to shed some additional light on what dental assistants need to know when it comes to mental health and addiction issues in their patients. These patients are in every practice. How are you prepared to work with them?

What happens when a dental assistant finds himself or herself in a situation where he or she isn't comfortable and has to figure things out on his or her own? Let's talk about it in this episode with two people who have "been there and done that."

Dental assistants, it's time that companies knew just how powerful you were. Let's talk today about tips to use your purchasing power to grow your career and your profession. Be proud and own your next trade show visit! #TogetherWeRise