EP 172 Things Every Dental Assistant Wants in 2026 (Dental Assistant Retention Secret)

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What keeps great dental assistants loyal to a practice and why do so many leave? Julie Varney shares what dentists can understand about retention, respect, leadership, and building a team that wants to stay. We discuss career growth, communication, and what today's assistants actually want from the practices they join.

We then dig into what makes a dental practice worth staying in, from creating trust and offering education to avoiding the mistakes that drive good assistants away. We touch on workforce challenges, team dynamics, licensing, and the future of dental assisting. If you want stronger retention and a better dental team, this episode is for you!

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