Dental Assistant

ADA opens CDHC course to practicing hygienists, assistants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hygienists and assistants already in practice can now take the ADA’s community dental health coordinator (CDHC) course fully online.

November 4, 2026

Only 43% of dental assistants feel valued, so what can practices do?

By Hanna Aronovich

DANB reports declining job satisfaction, little appreciation, and lagging pay among dental assistants. Learn what it's proposing as solutions.

October 29, 2026

A dental assistant assists a woman dentist in suctioning a patient's mouth.

Mo. hygienists sue over dental assistant scaling rule

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A lawsuit has been filed to block a proposed rule allowing expanded function dental assistants to perform supragingival scaling.

October 7, 2026

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DANB names 2026-2027 board of directors, officers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) announced its 2026-2027 board of directors and officers.

October 6, 2026

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What do EFDAs mean for the future of the U.S. dental workforce?

By Melissa Busch

Expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) remain underutilized, but a new study offers recommendations to create a robust workforce.

September 11, 2026

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Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice

By Dr. Alan Stern

Money isn't the whole story, writes Dr. Alan Stern. Practices need to rethink what a dental assistant career can offer and whom they hire.

September 3, 2026

A woman dentist and a woman dental assistant both have instruments placed in a child's mouth. They are working on a restorative treatment.

DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship, Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship winners announced

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DANB and the DALE Foundation selected nearly 30 dental professionals to receive scholarships of up to $1,000 for career advancement.

August 17, 2026

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Aspen Dental, DANB announce Aspen Award for Excellence in Dental Assisting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Aspen Dental and the DANB are recognizing Aspen dental assistants who pursue certification and demonstrate excellence.

July 24, 2026

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AIDA offering an accelerated dental assistant program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An accelerated program from the American Institute of Dental Assisting is now helping students fast-track a path to a dental career.

June 19, 2026

A woman dentist and dental assistant work on a woman dental patient.

Concorde, PDS Health Foundation hit $1M scholarship milestone

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The scholarship program has provided $1 million in tuition assistance to Concorde students over 10 years.

June 8, 2026

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DTA Foundation offers new dental assistant scholarship

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) has launched the Gary & Deborah Steinberg Dental Assistant Scholarship.

May 14, 2026

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What’s new with dental assistants in your state?

By Melissa Busch

Several states have passed new laws affecting dental assistants' scope of practice. Learn what's changing in your practice.

May 4, 2026

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