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DrBicuspid.com staff writers

May 28, 2024

Trophy Award

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the DALE Foundation are now accepting nominations for the Great Practice for Dental Assistants to Work award.

The award honors dental practices and clinics that prioritize the recognition, satisfaction, and growth of dental assistants. Winners will receive a plaque, a $250 gift card to host a staff party, and promotional materials for marketing.

Nominate your practice or clinic by June 14 via the DANB website.

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Victoria Peterson of Productive Dentist Academy

Podcast: How dentists create and motivate the productive dental assistant

September 14, 2024

DANB, Dale Foundation names scholarship winners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and its affiliate, the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education (DALE) Foundation, have awarded 10 individuals the 2024 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship.

September 14, 2024

Graduation Cap Money Scholarship

Looking to hire a new dental assistant? These are the interview questions you should ask

In a new episode of "The Dental HR Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses what to do and not to do when it comes to the hiring process for your dental practice.

September 14, 2024

It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with women

By Melissa Busch

If dental teams aren't discussing this with women, they may be missing a golden opportunity.

September 14, 2024

Woman Dental Office Di Studio

Podcast: How dentists create and motivate the productive dental assistant

Our chat with Productive Dentist Academy Co-Founder and CEO Victoria Peterson reveals how some dental practices are getting the most out of their dental assistants.

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Victoria Peterson of Productive Dentist Academy

Detailing the similarities between South African and U.S. dental assistants

During a recent trip to South Africa, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry was again reminded of how alike dental assistants can be, even halfway around the world.

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Jeanné Oosthuysen and Kevin Henry in South Africa

Great Practice for Dental Assistants to Work winners announced

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nine dental practices received the Great Practice for Dental Assistants to Work award, which honors clinics that prioritize dental assistant recognition, satisfaction, and professional growth.

July 30, 2024

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Podcast: Dental assistants and the scope of practice

Recorded live at the California Dental Association (CDA) meeting in Anaheim, CA, Kevin Henry spoke with two representatives from the CDA to discuss the importance of the assistant's scope of practice.

May 22, 2024

Podcast Phone Earpods

Woman accused of posing as a dental hygienist

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A woman was arrested for allegedly working as a dental hygienist without having a proper license.

April 18, 2024

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Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states

By Melissa Busch

The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.

April 15, 2024

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Podcast: The front vs. back battle and the importance of documentation

In this conversation, Kevin Henry and Teresa Duncan discuss the divide between the front and back office in dental practices. They explore topics such as the handoff between the front and back and the importance of documentation.

April 4, 2024

Dentistry wants universal rules for dental assisting in the U.S.

By Melissa Busch

Dentistry is ready for a national framework for dental assisting professional requirements.

March 25, 2024

Dental Assistant Woman

Helping those who need it most: The rewards of working in public health dental assisting

By Jennifer Hawley Price

Whether it's enabling healthy smiles or harnessing an opportunity for professional growth and development, public health dentistry can be a rewarding profession for dental assistants. Here are two stories.

March 19, 2024

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