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Episode 198 | No One Prepares You for This as a Dental Assistant (And It Shows) - Julie Varney

31 March 2026 · 35:17 · Episode 200

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Most dental assistants are not struggling because they are not capable. They are struggling because no one ever trained them properly. Dental assisting is one of the most hands-on roles in dentistry, but many assistants are expected to perform, communicate, and anticipate everything without structured training or mentorship. In this episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Julie Varney, RDA…

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