Sinopsis
Kevin Henry is the co-founder of IgniteDA, champion for dental assistants and host of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast. Speaker, consultant and author focused on empowering, enlightening and educating dental assistants.
Episodios
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Episode 207: The KISS method, dental assistants, and patient education
04/10/2021 Duración: 20minBrandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, joins the show to talk about keeping things simple in the practice and how that can pay big dividends for the dental assistant and the entire team. Simplicity can also play a big role in patient education and case acceptance. Join us for a fun and lively chat on an often-overlooked important point when it comes to communication.
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Episode 206: How dental assistants can help protect their dentist's license
27/09/2021 Duración: 12minDayna Johnson, founder and CEO of Novonee.com, speaks all over the country to dentists about how they should be protecting their licenses. Now she joins our podcast to talk about the role the dental assistant plays in that protection as well. A must-listen episode that can benefit every dental practice.
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Episode 205: Ergonomics, teledentistry, and dentistry in a rural area
20/09/2021 Duración: 19minCindy Purdy, RDH, joins the show to discuss three of her biggest passions (ergonomics, teledentistry, and practicing in a rural area) and how each can have an impact on dental assistants. Let's dive into some dentistry-driven topics that can matter greatly as we head into the final quarter of 2021 and beyond.
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Episode 204: How the dental assistant creates value through clear communication
13/09/2021 Duración: 15minIn this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry discusses some of the topics he heard at the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) meeting in Orlando. Those topics include career paths for dental assistants, what changes are happening in the hiring crisis, and how assistants can have a bigger impact on their careers if they will open up more. Change your mindset, change your career.
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Episode 203: Looking ahead to some fun opportunities for dental assistants and dental practices
04/09/2021 Duración: 09minLet's look ahead to fall and some opportunities to have a little fun in your personal and professional settings, including social media. We take a look at three special October days with all sorts of possibilities to create memories for yourself, your team, and your patients. Let's look ahead and have some fun!
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Episode 202: The value and power of the dental assistant in today's hiring climate
28/08/2021 Duración: 18minIn this episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry takes a look at the hiring crisis, not only in dentistry, but in every aspect our society. What does this mean for dental assistants? What does this mean for the potential of their careers as we start to look ahead to the fourth quarter of 2021 and beyond? Let's answer these questions and more.
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Episode 201: Best tips on ergonomics, avoiding pain, and extending your career
20/08/2021 Duración: 17minStephanie Botts, RDH, CEAS, the owner and founder of PosturePros, joins the show to give some advice to dental assistants about ergonomics and some exercises that can help lengthen their careers and ensure they don't work in pain every day. This is a must-listen for anyone in dentistry.
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Episode 200: Celebrating a milestone with a game of "Would You Rather..."
13/08/2021 Duración: 34minThe awesome dental assistant Ronda Holman from DA Rockstars Podcast stops by to play a game with IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry as a way to have some fun and celebrate the 200th episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast. Laugh along with us!
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Episode 199: Getting and staying on track with the rest of the dental team
04/08/2021 Duración: 14minLisa Copeland, RDH, CSP, CVP, joins the show to discuss her working relationships in the dental practice and how the dental assistant stayed on the same page with the dentist and dental hygienist. We also talk about the power of the assistant with the patient.
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Episode 198: An honest discussion about mental health in dentistry
23/07/2021 Duración: 22minHolly Anne Mitchell from DentalAvengers.com joins the show to talk about her own journey through the ups and downs of mental health and why she is so passionate about helping dental professionals ensure their mental health is on solid ground. Some great advice for every dental assistant in this episode!
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Episode 197: Examining the dental assistant's role in today's dental practice
19/07/2021 Duración: 18minHow did COVID-19 change the role of the dental assistant in the practice? What opportunities are available today that maybe weren't before the pandemic? Kevin Henry and Tom Viola, RPh, sit down for a frank conversation on the value of the dental assistant in today's dental practice and the opportunities that are available.
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Episode 196: Dental assistants, patient relationships, and product recommendations
08/07/2021 Duración: 26minIn this episode, Machell Hudson, RDH, joins the show to discuss the influence she has seen assistants have in her practice and how it has evolved. She also discusses the role assistants have with product recommendations and being the bridge between the patient and the dentist.
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Episode 195: Helping your dental patients during and after cancer treatment
01/07/2021 Duración: 12minIn this episode, Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH, of Side Effect Support, LLC, discusses the importance of what dental assistants do for their patients during and after a cancer diagnosis. While oral cancer is often discussed when it comes to dentistry, more needs to be known about helping patients who are battling any kind of cancer. That's where Jill and her passion comes into play.
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Episode 194: FDA's historic approval: How it affects your dental patients
27/06/2021 Duración: 13minDental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) oral pellets for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children aged 3 months to less than 12 years. Viola discusses what dental practices need to know about this.
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Episode 193: How she went from dental assistant to dental consultant
24/06/2021 Duración: 14minIn this episode, Nichole Thompson, an executive coach with Fortune Management, discusses her journey from dental assistant to dental consultant, what it took to move her along her journey, and what advice she would give to others who wanted to follow the same path.
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Episode 192: What OSHA's new workplace safety rule means for dental practices
16/06/2021 Duración: 18minThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a mandatory workplace safety rule aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19. What does this mean for dental practices? We asked infection control expert Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA for her thoughts.
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Episode 191: Talking infection control with The Compliance Divas
23/05/2021 Duración: 22minIn this episode, four experts in dental infection control sit down with IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry to talk about keeping dental teams and patients safe in the wake of COVID-19. These four experts have formed The Compliance Divas and we talk about what dentistry needs to know when it comes to infection control in today's climate.
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Episode 190: A new link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's?
29/04/2021 Duración: 15minDental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to discuss a new link in the oral-systemic connection and what it could mean for your patients, especially those with a history of Alzheimer's disease in their family tree.
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Episode 189: The dental team and eating habits on the go
23/04/2021 Duración: 13minDental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a study regarding eating habits and how it can pertain to the dental practice. Thinking it's OK to shove in a sandwich on the go? Sure. you may be crunched for time, but you might want to also listen to what scientists are saying about eating fast and its effects.
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Episode 188: Understanding ourselves and each other a little better
16/04/2021 Duración: 18minMatthew Norton of PeoplePlusPurpose.com joins the show to talk about ways that we can not only understand those we work with in the dental practice better, but also how we can truly discover our own motivations and things that hold us back.