Do you know what next week is? It’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week!
Dental assistants are the unsung heroes of dentistry. They stand by your side to offer support while you care for patients. They make sure your notes, work stations and appointments always stay organized—especially when things get busy around the office!
Dental assistants are excellent partners. They deserve to be recognized!
One simple thing you can do is let your assistants know just how much you appreciate them. Be specific, too—instead of saying, “Great job today,” say something like, “I really liked the conversation you had with Mrs. Smith.” Specific is terrific!
You can also put together a compensation package. Go beyond pay by covering the CE courses that interest them (like the ones we offer at ACT Dental!). Throw in some other benefits, too, like work/life balance solutions.
Want more ways to celebrate your dental assistants? This video has some great ideas. And remember, you can show appreciation during any week of the year.
Let’s make every week Dental Assistants Recognition Week!
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
