Dear Fellow Dental Assistants, The month of May always feels like one of those beautiful in-between moments. The energy of spring is fully awake, conference season is beginning to bloom, graduates are preparing to step into our profession, and dental assistants everywhere are somehow balancing packed schedules, patient care, broken sterilizers, last-minute schedule changes, and at least one person asking, “Did anyone see my loupes?” all before noon. In other words… dental assistants are doing what dental assistants do best: making the impossible look effortless. As we move through this

Dear Fellow Dental Assistants As the year continues to unfold, I want to take a moment to extend warm, all-inclusive holiday wishes to each of you. No matter what or how you celebrate, I hope this season brings you rest, joy, and meaningful moments with those who matter most. In a profession built on care and connection, this is a time to also care for yourselves. This season of reflection is matched by a season of progress for our association. The ADAA is preparing for an exciting transition as we

Dear ADAA Members, As we come out of an incredible week celebrating Dental Assistants Recognition Week, I find myself reflecting on just how powerful this community truly is. Across the country, dental assistants were recognized in operatories, classrooms, and offices with balloons, appreciation lunches, heartfelt messages, gifts, and well-deserved gratitude. But beyond the celebrations, what stood out to me most was something even more meaningful — the pride, professionalism, and passion that each of you bring to this profession every single day. Dental assistants are the heartbeat of dentistry. We

Dental assistants are the steady hands and compassionate hearts that keep dentistry moving forward, and I want you to know how deeply you are valued. As we head into Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW) during the first week of March, I encourage every office to pause and celebrate the incredible work we do every single day. Be sure to visit the American Dental Assistants Association website to check out DARW merchandise. It’s a great way to show pride in our profession and support the work of the Association. If your

Dear Fellow Dental Assistants, As we step into a new year, many of us are wondering how the holidays flew by so quickly. Before we fully charge ahead, I want to pause and say one very important thing: thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, the long days, the never-ending infection control protocols, and the patients who say, “I hate the dentist,” while holding your hand like it’s a lifeline. Thank you for being the calm presence, the educator, the advocate, and sometimes the therapist in scrubs. Dental assistants