Dental Assistant

What’s new with dental assistants in your state?
By Melissa Busch
Several states have passed new laws affecting dental assistants' scope of practice. Learn what's changing in your practice.
May 4, 2026
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A tip of the cap to dental assistants as March ends
By Kevin Henry
A former dental assistant shares why she is passionate about the skills and care these valuable team members bring to dental practices.
March 31, 2026
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The importance of organization in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Organization is critical for dental practice efficiency. Learn the first thing Dr. Giacobbi checks and how to save 20 minutes daily.
March 27, 2026
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Digital Dental Assistant Academy launches
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The academy was launched to help close the gap between digital dentistry investments and real-world implementation.
March 2, 2026
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ADAA/DANB scholarship winners named
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The organizations announced the six recipients of the 2025 ADAA/DANB scholarship.
January 20, 2026
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The keys to setting up your dental assistant for success
By Michelle Affanato
Why does skipping proper onboarding cost your practice more than you think? Michelle Affanato has the answers.
November 17, 2025
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Wis. launches 1st dental assistant apprentice program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has launched the state’s first dental assistant registered apprenticeship program.
August 5, 2025
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The importance of actually hearing your dental patients
By Lisa Newburger
A visit to the periodontist reminded Lisa Newburger of the power kindness and respect have in patient care. Discover how small gestures make a lasting impact in the dental chair.
July 11, 2025
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Opinion: How OPAs will work with and not replace dental hygienists
By Dr. Lisa M. Bosch
Dr. Lisa Bosch hopes that dental hygienists see the oral preventive assistant (OPA) role as a valuable complement to their work rather than as competition.
May 13, 2025
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Podcast: Is there a rift coming between dental hygienists and dental assistants?
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, discuss the evolving role of dental assistants, particularly in light of the introduction of oral preventive assistants and coronal scaling.
April 30, 2025
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Dental job hacks you need to know
By Lisa Newburger
As a dental recruiter, Lisa Newburger has learned a few things along the way that will help you land that dream job in dentistry.
March 25, 2025
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3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
By Kevin Henry
How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.
November 22, 2024
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