Episodios

  • Episode 342: Creating a safe space in the dental practice

    Episode 342: Creating a safe space in the dental practice
    Jul 30 2024
    In this conversation, Kevin Henry and Linda Harvey discuss the importance of patient safety training for dental assistants. They explore different ways for dental assistants to receive training, including mentorship, consulting, and additional courses. They emphasize the need for dental assistants to be aware of their state's requirements and to seek out training in areas relevant to their practice. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing training new dental assistants with the workload of experienced dental assistants. They discuss the importance of creating a safe space for dental assistants to share their ideas and bring up concerns. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the top three areas that dental practices should focus on for improvement: personal safety, sterilization protocols, and water line maintenance.
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    20 m
  • Episode 341: Understanding Gen Z's needs in the dental practice

    Episode 341: Understanding Gen Z's needs in the dental practice
    Jul 21 2024
    In this episode, Kevin Henry, founder of Dental Assistant Nation, interviews Sarrah Rose, the CEO and founder of Elixr, about Gen Z and their needs and desires in the dental practice. They discuss the loneliness that Gen Z often feels, the importance of connection and relationships, and how older generations can better connect with Gen Z. Sarah also explains how Elixr uses AI coaching to help people achieve their goals and improve their relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and finding common ground in building relationships. For more information ... website: https://elixr.love/ Instagram: sarrahrosenyc or elixr.love
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    16 m
  • Episode 340: Your goals and what is holding you back

    Episode 340: Your goals and what is holding you back
    Jul 14 2024
    Today's episode is a pivot for Dental Assistant Nation founder Kevin Henry after a comment from a recent meeting drew his attention. Dental assistants, what are your goals for the rest of 2024? What's keeping you from achieving them? We all have to be ready to take that next step, but it's up to us to set the path. In this episode, let's embrace what is to come. Here's why and how.
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    17 m
  • Episode 339: Let's talk work-life balance and the dental practice

    Episode 339: Let's talk work-life balance and the dental practice
    Jul 7 2024
    After an unexpected week off to deal with his dad's medical emergency, Dental Assistant Nation founder Kevin Henry discusses finding work-life balance and how dental assistants can work with their dentists to plan ahead for contingencies. As always, communication is key, as is knowing what you want in teams of the ideal work-life balance.
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    16 m
  • Episode 338: The dental assistant's role in patient safety

    Episode 338: The dental assistant's role in patient safety
    Jun 23 2024
    In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, host Kevin Henry interviews Linda Harvey, a dental assistant advocate and patient safety champion. They discuss the important role of dental assistants in patient safety and the various hats they wear in the dental practice. They also delve into four types of medical errors in dentistry: communication, documentation, infection control, and medication safety. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear communication, thorough documentation, adherence to infection control protocols, and proper medication handling. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming launch of DA Connect, a professional emphasis group for dental assistants by the Dental Compliance Institute. Reach Linda and learn more at riskteam@lindaharvey.net Podcast takeaways Dental assistants play a crucial role in patient safety and wear many hats in the dental practice. Clear communication and thorough documentation are essential for effective patient care. Adherence to infection control protocols and proper medication handling are critical for patient safety.
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    28 m
  • Episode 337: The importance of advocacy in dental assisting

    Episode 337: The importance of advocacy in dental assisting
    Jun 16 2024
    In this episode, Kevin Henry interviews dental hygienist Cris Duval about the lifeguard approach to patient care. Duval emphasizes the importance of dental assistants in improving patient outcomes and increasing practice profitability. She encourages dental assistants to decide who they want to be for their patients and to ask quality questions that uncover patient values and motivations. Duval also emphasizes the need for dental assistants to speak up if they see something concerning in a patient's mouth. She shares her upcoming book, 'The Lifeguard Approach: Why Compassion Necessitates Life-Saving Screenings,' and provides her contact information for further resources. Podcast takeaways Dental assistants play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and increasing practice profitability. Dental assistants should decide who they want to be for their patients and ask quality questions that uncover patient values and motivations. It is important for dental assistants to stay educated about the oral systemic link and communicate this information to patients. Dental assistants should speak up if they see something concerning in a patient's mouth. Learn more at https://www.thelifeguardapproach.com/meet-cris-duval
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    24 m
  • Episode 336: What dental assistants need to know about OSHA and HIPAA training

    Episode 336: What dental assistants need to know about OSHA and HIPAA training
    Jun 9 2024
    In this episode recorded live at the Speaking Consulting Network meeting in Austin, Texas, Tija Hunter, EFDA, explains what dental practices are doing wrong when it comes to their HIPAA and OSHA training. From common mistakes to what OSHA inspectors may be looking to find in the practice, we cover a wide range of topics. Connect with Tija at tijaefda@gmail.com.
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    14 m
  • Episode 335: How a former dental assistant is hoping to shake up the dental X-ray market

    Episode 335: How a former dental assistant is hoping to shake up the dental X-ray market
    Jun 2 2024
    Suzanne Cano, founder of LunaLite Dental, shares her journey from dental assistant to entrepreneur and the development of LunaLite, an x-ray positioning device. She discusses the impact of faith, innovation, and disruption in the dental industry, offering advice for dental assistants with innovative ideas. The conversation highlights the importance of patient experience and the future of LunaLite with the development of a mouthpiece as the next step in the company's journey. Learn more at https://www.lunalitedental.com
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    15 m