Dental Assistant Nation

In this episode, Dental Assistant Nation founder Kevin Henry is joined by Matthew Nelson, a practice analyst with the California Dental Association, to discuss how dental assistants can help new dentists get comfortable in the practice. They cover topics such as the role of the dental assistant as a leader, the importance of trust and communication, establishing leadership and handling differences, working at the right speed for efficiency and patient comfort, adapting to generational differences, the value of face-to-face communication, understanding the worries and pain points of new grad dentists, the expectation of new technology, and the importance of appreciating and developing dental assistants. Takeaways Dental assistants can play a crucial role in helping new dentists get comfortable in the practice by providing guidance and support. Trust and communication are key factors in building a strong relationship between dental assistants and new dentists. Adapting to generational differences and underst