Episode 396: Dental Assistant Shortages Are Getting Worse And A National Model is Being Built to Fix It!
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Show Notes
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: **@**nb.org ———————————————– Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on Feedspot’s Top 100 Dental Podcasts and their Top Dental Assistant Podcasts list. Huge thanks to you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Couldn’t have done it without you. Go check it out—we’re listed alongside some amazing shows! 100 Best Dental Podcasts – https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_podcasts/ 4 Best Dental Assistant Podcasts – https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_assistant_podcasts/ ———————————————– Attention Dental Leaders! I’m thrilled to speak at the 2025 AADOM Conference in Round Rock, TX – AADOM’s 20th anniversary celebration! Join me for my sessions: ㅤ ➡️ Wednesday, Sept 3 “DPLN Leadership Meeting” – Learn how to maximize publicity for your DPLN ➡️ Saturday, Sept 6 “Simple Steps to Help You Become an Author ” – We’ll dive into how you can formulate a plan for your best article and how to find your voice as an industry leader. Early bird pricing ends 3/31! Don’t wait—secure your spot now and be part of the biggest dental management event of the year! Plus, lock in your stay on-site at the Kalahari Resort before rooms fill up! 📅 September 4-6, 2025 📍 Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX Register now at aadomconference.com🔗
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