What do Dentists value most in a Dental Assistant? Being cross trained? A quick learner? Dependable? Able to anticipate your next move? What do you look for in your staff to keep the environment fun and your practice profitable? What do you offer to maintain retention? Asking for myself! 😊

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To me, a DAII is the most important staff member I have. Yes, hygienists have more education and are licensed, but the dentist relies on his DAII a lot. All the attributes you mentioned in your post are important, a good DAII will know everything the dentist is doing and what he needs in every procedure. I used my best DAII to present tx plans that I developed because they could explain the what and why almost as good as I could. I am not currently an owner, but when I was, we trained extensively and had Continuing Education courses in Vegas, Arizona and many locally. I always supported them in gaining new knowledge. Also, if thley decided to move on the become hygienists or even dentists, I didn't discourage them because they were valuable employees, I encouraged and helped them any way I could to advance.

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