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Explore the latest Chairside Assisting episodes
Browse expert interviews, training discussions, and real-world stories—all created to help you grow in your role and deliver exceptional care.
Impression Making: Tips for the Assistant
Learn practical, step-by-step tips to help you master impression techniques and deliver accurate results every time.
Making a Difference with Tooth Whitening
Shannon shares heart‑warming stories and real experiences showing how professional whitening can boost confidence and impact patients’ lives for the better.
Whitening to Restorative with Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA ACE
Shannon Pace Brinker delves into integrating professional whitening with aesthetic restorations to enhance both function and patient satisfaction.
EMERGENCY SESSION! Will DA's take over our scope of practice in WA?
Washington State hygienists and a dental assistant dive into proposed legislation to expand dental assistant roles—and why hygienists must stay vigilant to protect their scope.
Time: Friend or Foe?
Shannon Pace-Brinker, Briana Brooks, and Lyanette Talley talk about being a single mom, a working mom, and sharing her infertility journey.
Digital scanning tips and tricks for dental assistants with Shannon Pace Brinker
Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, ACE, joins the show to discuss dental assistants and digital scanning. Among the topics is the explosion of this technology in dentistry and how dental assistants can become better at their scanning skills.
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