Dianne Auger

Dianne Auger

Dianne Auger, RDH, BS, always believes that the dental team can be stronger when they put the right people in the right places doing the right things. After receiving her RDH degree and working for a few years, she went into education as a dental assistant program administrator within a college. She can be reached at mdianneauger@gmail.com.

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How Dental Assistants Can Deal with Workplace Bullying

By: Dianne Auger, RDH, BS Have you ever loved your position on the dental team, and then…

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Advice For New Associates in a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | March 21, 2021

Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate.

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your Dental Career

By Amisha Singh | March 14, 2021

By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And there is one fundamental reason for this: Leadership in theory and leadership in…

3 Dental Insurance Mistakes Practices Are Making

By Dawn Patrick | March 1, 2021

As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter.

Advice Every Dental Practice Should Hear: From a Baseball Usher

By Dawn Patrick | February 17, 2021

A bike ride past Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., brought back memories of some great advice from an usher for dental practices.

WalletHub unveils 2021 list of best and worst states for dental health

By Dawn Patrick | February 10, 2021

So where does your state rank in terms of dental health for 2021? WalletHub has compiled its annual rankings.

Differences in the Workplace “Garden”

By Natalie Kaweckyj | February 9, 2021

We all have stunning gardens that are unique to each one of us, writes Natalie Kaweckyj. She encourages readers to share their knowledge, expertise and passion, and watch the dynamics bloom.

Great Dental Teams Start With a Great Vision

By Robert Maguire | February 9, 2021

Dr. Robert Maguire discusses what he has learned about building great dental teams during his years in the dental industry.

Dental Assistant Drama in the Practice: Q & A

By Dawn Patrick | January 26, 2021

One dental assistant is tired of the drama in her practice … but she’s making a plan on how to change her viewpoint.

The one thing that dental team members want more than anything else

By Dawn Patrick | January 5, 2021

There is one thing that your team members want more than anything else in 2021. No, it’s not more money.

Using Science, Common Sense, and Communication to Bust Those Dental Myths

By Dawn Patrick | December 1, 2020

You know the funny thing about myths? Often, if you use your brain and think about them for a few minutes, you’ll figure out exactly why they’re called myths and not facts.