Welcome to another episode of the Dental Office Managers Community Podcast! 🎙️ Today, our host Kyle Summerford sits down with Kevin Henry, the founder of Dental Assistant Nation and a long-time advocate for dental assistants. With over 25 years in dental journalism and a passion for empowering dental assistants, Kevin shares invaluable insights on how dental teams can better support and retain their assistants, enhance team dynamics, and ultimately elevate the practice.

Key Takeaways:

Kevin’s Background: Discover Kevin's journey through dental journalism and his passion for dental assistants.

Dental Assistant Nation: Learn about Kevin’s podcast, which focuses on educating and empowering dental assistants.

Challenges in the Industry: Understand the common challenges dental assistants face and how office managers and dentists can address these issues.

Empowering Your Team: Practical strategies to boost morale and retention among dental assistants, including understanding state laws, offering mentorship, and fostering a team-oriented environment.

Role of Office Managers: How office managers can actively support dental assistants and enhance overall team dynamics.

Links Mentioned:

Dental Assistant Nation Podcast - Find Kevin’s podcast on all major platforms.

Danb.org - Resource for dental assistants to understand their state requirements.

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