Episode 423: What Helps Dental Assistants Grow And Earn More

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, appreciation, and clear opportunities to elevate their careers. Simple ideas like personal business cards, public recognition, and meaningful appreciation during Dental Assistant Recognition Week can transform how valued they feel. The conversation also highlights why earning and maintaining a CDA credential matters for validation, confidence, and higher pay, showing that investing in professional development can change how assistants see themselves and how others see their value in the practice. Connect with Atia DANB website: https://www.danb.org/ Email: [e-mail] Contact: 800-367-3262 —--------------------------- At the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, Kwikly teamed up with Dental Assistant Nation to give away FIVE sets of Fabletics scrubs, and we’re celebrating the amazing dental assistants who make it all happen every day. Congratulations to our winners: Emma Ghent Karen Sigala Virginia Valles Reyna Gonzales Marians Grajeda Huge thanks to Sarah McLaughlin and the Kwikly team for supporting our community and giving back in a big way 💗 Want to learn more about how Kwikly supports dental assistants nationwide? Check out their website https://www.joinkwikly.com/ and see how it can help grow your career. —--------------------------- 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 [e-mail] and let’s make it happen for your team.