Episode 431: The Life Saving Skills Every Dental Assistant Should Learn
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Show Notes
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 quick checks can be done in just a few minutes during routine appointments. The conversation highlights how assistants are uniquely positioned to notice abnormalities, educate patients, and support early diagnosis even in individuals with no obvious risk factors. They also discuss how assistants can confidently communicate their desire to grow within the practice, take on more responsibility, and elevate their impact on patient outcomes. This episode is a powerful reminder that with the right training and mindset, dental assistants are not just support staff but essential contributors to saving lives through early detection and patient care. Connect with Inspired Hygiene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredhygiene/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredHygiene Connect with Kathryn Email: Ka*****@*************ne.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathryngilliam Facebook: https://facebook.com/kathrynkamishgilliam LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/kathrynkamishgilliam ————————— Dental assistants play a powerful role in whether patients move forward with treatment. You are a key part of the patient journey, and having the right financial options can make all the difference. CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card that offers flexible financing options, so patients can pay over time for the care they want or need, subject to credit approval. When money isn’t the obstacle, patients say yes. Want to make CareCredit part of your practice’s offerings and strengthen case acceptance? Email me at ke***@***************al.com and let’s make it happen for your team.
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