Dental Assistant Nation

In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, Kevin Henry interviews Ann-Marie DePalma at the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. Ann-Marie shares her unique career path, starting as a hygienist and later becoming a dental assistant. They discuss the impact of technology on the dental team and the importance of asking the right questions when adopting new technologies. They also explore the value of trade shows for education and networking. Ann-Marie emphasizes the importance of team education and communication, and suggests that teams can split up to attend different lectures and share their learnings. The episode concludes with Anne-Marie's contact information (annmariedepalma@gmail.com). Takeaways * Technology plays a significant role in dentistry and it is important for the dental team to stay informed and ask the right questions when adopting new technologies. *Trade shows provide valuable opportunities for education, networking, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. *