Dental Assistant Nation

Why are dental assistants still being held back in 2025? The dental industry continues to face frustrating inconsistencies that limit the growth and mobility of dental assistants. This episode reveals a bold new professional model created to fix the fractured system of dental assisting across the U.S. With each state enforcing its own confusing rules, dental careers often stall or reset entirely when professionals move. But now, a unified approach is gaining traction aimed at standardizing training, improving career advancement, and addressing staffing shortages. If you've ever wondered why the dental assistant role isn’t treated like a true profession, this conversation delivers the answers and a plan to finally change that. Connect with DANB Website https://www.danb.org/ Certified Press Newsletter: https://www.danb.org/news-blog/newsletters Contact: 800-367-3262 Email: gr@danb.org —-------------------------------------------- Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on