Dental Assistant Nation
Kevin Henry is a champion for dental assistants and host of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast. He is also the editor in chief for DrBicuspid.com. Speaker, consultant and author focused on empowering, enlightening and educating dental assistants.
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May 17, 2026 • 25 mins
What separates dental assistants who stay stuck from the ones who grow into leadership and management roles? In this episode, Sherrie Busby shares the mindset shifts, career decisions, and uncomfortable moments that helped her build a 42 year career in dentistry and become a respected educator, mentor, and industry leader.
Kevin Henry and Sherrie dive into the reality of growth in the dental field and why leadership is not just ab...
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May 10, 2026 • 11 mins
What if the water flowing through your dental unit is quietly building a hidden community of bacteria that standard routines are not fully controlling?
In this episode, Kevin Henry talks with Chanda Chatham about what really happens inside dental waterlines and why consistency matters more than most practices realize. They break down how biofilm forms, how bacteria attach to particles in water, and why fluctuations in treatment ca...
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May 3, 2026 • 13 mins
Dental assistants are finally getting the recognition and support they deserve and this new opportunity could open doors that were never available before.
In this episode, industry leaders Gary Steinberg and Andrew Whitehead join Kevin Henry to announce a new scholarship program focused on infection control education for dental assistants. After decades in the dental industry, both Gary and Andy share why they felt it was time to ...
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April 27, 2026 • 9 mins
What if the water in your dental unit lines is putting patients at risk without you knowing it? This episode breaks down why testing, shocking, and proper protocols matter more than many practices realize.
Michelle Strange, RDH, joins Kevin Henry for a practical conversation on dental waterline safety, including why testing should be routine, how shocking fits into a safe protocol, and what practices need to do when waterline tes...
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April 19, 2026 • 18 mins
What if the reason you feel drained at work is not the workload, but the lack of feeling valued? In this episode, Kevin Henry explores a question that sparked powerful conversations among dental assistants across multiple states. When was the last time you truly felt valued in your practice? The answers reveal how appreciation often shows up in small but meaningful ways, from a simple thank you to being recognized for clinical skil...
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April 12, 2026 • 15 mins
Most dental assistants don’t realize they could be the reason a patient’s cancer gets caught early enough to save their life.
In this episode, Kathryn Gilliam and Kevin Henry dive into the often overlooked role dental assistants play in patient care, especially when it comes to oral and head and neck cancer detection. Kathryn shares why assistants should be trained to perform both intraoral and extraoral screenings and how these q...
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April 5, 2026 • 15 mins
Dental assistants must know these hidden drug risks in patients
Dental assistants are often the first line of defense in patient safety, especially when patients use opioids, kratom, or other substances that may not appear on standard drug tests. Many patients do not disclose what they take, which increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions, oversedation, and medical emergencies during treatment. Building trust, asking clear...
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March 29, 2026 • 20 mins
Most dental assistants don’t realize how valuable they truly are until they learn this.
Success in dentistry is no longer just about clinical skills but about mindset, leadership awareness, and continuous growth. Dental assistants play a critical role in keeping practices productive, organized, and patient focused, yet many struggle with unclear expectations and limited career direction. Understanding job responsibilities, advocat...
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March 22, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode, Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down why dental teams need to start asking the right questions about cannabis use and why it matters more than ever. From increased blood pressure and pulse to complications with anesthesia and healing, cannabis can change how a patient responds in the chair. The conversation also explores how modern cannabis use is more discreet and varied than most people assume, making honest communication...
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March 15, 2026 • 17 mins
Working in a dental practice should be built on trust, but what happens when something in the office does not feel right?
In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation Podcast, Kevin Henry sits down with dental consultant and author Susan Gunn to have an honest conversation about ethics inside dental practices. Many dental assistants have quietly struggled with situations where decisions in the office do not align with their valu...
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March 8, 2026 • 15 mins
What if the stress you carry home from work is not about the job at all but about the energy you are giving away without even realizing it? In this powerful conversation on the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, Kevin Henry sits down with author and entrepreneur Anne Karber to unpack the truth about boundaries, self awareness, and what it really means to take control of your life.
Anne shares how many dental assistants and professio...
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February 28, 2026 • 15 mins
Expanded Function Dental Assistants are helping dental practices work smarter, improve efficiency, and deliver better patient care.
Taking on expanded functions allows assistants to perform more advanced clinical duties, which increases production and strengthens the partnership between doctor and assistant. Success depends on understanding the legal scope of practice, proper scheduling, and having the right tools to support the r...
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February 20, 2026 • 14 mins
Education access, financial barriers, and limited career awareness continue to slow the pipeline of new dental assistants entering the workforce. At the same time, patient demand keeps growing, putting more pressure on clinical teams. Organizations like PDS Health are actively working to close this gap through scholarships, mentorship, externship opportunities, and structured career development programs designed specifically for de...
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February 15, 2026 • 19 mins
What dental assistants really want from their careers might surprise most practices.
Imagine walking into a room with hundreds of dental assistants and asking them what matters most at work. The answers reveal a powerful pattern about growth, recognition, and having a real voice in the practice. Dental assistants shared that they love helping patients and keeping everything running smoothly, but they also want feedback, appreciati...
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February 6, 2026 • 15 mins
What if the future of dentistry is already sitting inside your practice and your assistant is the one who unlocks it?
Digital dentistry brings speed, confidence, and opportunity into the practice by allowing assistants to create appliances in house, reduce wait times, and deliver same day solutions patients can trust. Scanning and 3D printing streamline workflows, improve patient communication, and give teams pride in providing hi...
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February 1, 2026 • 15 mins
Most dental bite problems are not caused by difficult patients or complex cases. They happen because the bite is rarely measured. In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, we explore how accurate bite measurement can completely change patient outcomes and day to day efficiency in the dental practice.
Kevin Henry sits down with prosthodontist Dr. Robert Kerstein to explain why traditional bite adjustment methods rely ...
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January 25, 2026 • 14 mins
Dental assistants work under constant pressure, expected to stay focused, calm, and precise while caring for patients and supporting the dental team. Over time, this demanding pace often leads to stress, physical pain, mental exhaustion, and burnout, especially when dental assistants put everyone else first and ignore their own health.
This conversation explores why burnout is so common in dental assisting and how daily stress bui...
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January 18, 2026 • 17 mins
Can a dental assistant really achieve financial freedom without a high salary or burning out?
In this episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, Kevin Henry sits down with Angela Tipton, founder of Fire Your Career, to talk about what financial freedom actually looks like for dental assistants. They explore the idea that freedom isn’t about getting rich fast, but about living on your terms through intentional money choices, s...
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January 11, 2026 • 20 mins
Most dental assistants know they deserve more pay, but very few know how to get it without risking their job. If you feel underpaid, overlooked, or unsure how to talk about money at work, this episode shows you a smarter way forward.
In this episode, Kevin Henry breaks down what every dental assistant needs to understand about career growth, pay increases, and job security in today’s dental industry. With staffing shortages conti...
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January 4, 2026 • 16 mins
What if building a better career and life as a dental assistant is less about doing more and more about becoming more? In this episode, Kevin Henry sits down with Toni Will to explore reinvention, resilience, and the mindset shifts that can change everything at any stage of life.
Kevin Henry welcomes Toni Will for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and personal growth. Toni shares how belief, willingness, and h...
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