Super Star Dental Assistants

07/16/2025

This is a great article on the value of dental assistants:

Dental assistants are the cornerstone of operational efficiency and quality care. Yet despite their integral role, DAs are frequently underrecognized and undercompensated.

04/02/2025

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Are you educating and screening your patients? Here are some great resources: https://oralcancerfoundation.org/

The Oral Cancer Foundation is dedicated to helping persons who face oral cancer. We provide vetted information, support, advocacy research... and hope.

03/21/2025

Not sure how to handle online reviews? The ADA has a great resource to help you know what to do about online reviews and remain HIPAA compliant. https://bit.ly/41OsPVa

Many patients use online reviews to evaluate healthcare providers — including dentists. Get tips for managing reviews on social media or other websites.

03/17/2025

Do you need a measles booster vaccination? Here's what the CDC has to say about the recent outbreaks: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html

Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly

03/12/2025

The Compliance Divas just published their 200th episode!!! Big thanks to our loyal listeners/subscribers. Not a subscriber? Click here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774326

Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make ...

03/11/2025

The CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) is back! Here's the latest alert:

A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

03/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1683EtmcwR/

The updated recommendations developed by an expert panel aim to enhance radiography safety.

03/03/2025

Happy Dental Assistants Recognition Week to all the Superstar Dental Assistants. May EVERY week bring you the recognition and respect that you deserve!!!

02/07/2025

Dr. Michael Osterholm updates us on how to deal with the current issues in public health information. This is a must listen! https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/episode-176-responding-shock-awe-and-censorship.

In "Responding to Shock, Awe, and Censorship" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall provide updates on the latest news in the federal government and how it is impacting public health locally and globally. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the latest developments in H5N1 avian flu and answers an ID query about the...

08/19/2024

02/28/2024

Cannot wait to see the outcome from this activity! Dental Assistants need this!
https://bit.ly/3uTv2Cb

The career opportunities and respect dental assistants crave are getting closer, thanks to a new workgroup formed to enhance the future of the profession.

02/14/2024

Updates in radiation safety in dentistry - what dental assistants need to know: https://riverside.fm/studio/hank-podcast-network?t=a32ed1748f8adc367e74