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The Technology Evangelist Podcast Hosted By Dr. John FluckeEp.28: Shannon Pace Brinker, Dental Assistant Training and EmpowermentDental assistant training elevates team performance and patient care. In Episode 28 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA — 35+ year practicing assistant, international speaker, published author, and founder of Chairside Assisting/CE in a Box®.
2026-01-021h 07
The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowThe Power of Isolation: A Game Changer for Dental TeamsImagine this: your assistant is juggling a heavy salivator, a mouth full of water from high-speed drilling, a gagging patient motioning to sit up — all while trying to pass instruments and prep materials. It’s stressful, it’s messy, and it can impact both efficiency and outcomes. Now imagine there’s a device that does the heavy lifting — it removes water, retracts soft tissue, and illuminates the field, all hands-free. Joining me today to talk about this game-changing side of dentistry is Shannon Pace-Brinker, an internationally recognized dental assistant and educator who’s trained tens of thousands of dental professionals on restorati...
2025-12-2930 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowAvoiding Common Pitfalls in Aligner Attachment PlacementIn this episode, we’ll cover the step-by-step process, from handling the aligner template and trying it in, to etching the tooth, applying the bonding agent with precision, and ensuring proper composite loading. We’ll also discuss the curing process, the careful removal of the template, and the all-important step of detecting and removing flash for a seamless finish. Our guest is world-respected assistant and educator, Shannon Pace Brinker.
2025-06-0232 min
Dental Assistant NationEpisode 364 2024 Recap: A Special Thank You and 2025 Vision for Dental AssistantsAs we close out 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who tuned into the Dental Assistant Nation Podcast this year. It's been an incredible journey sharing insights, tips, and encouragement with our amazing dental assistant community.
Take a moment to celebrate your growth, achievements, and the profound impact you've had on your patients and practices. You are the heartbeat of this profession, and your dedication does not go unnoticed.
Check out the most-loved episodes that helped you grow personally and professionally this year:
Episode 315: Tips to take control of your dental assisting career in 2024
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2024-12-3010 min
Dental Assistant NationEpisode 316: Digital scanning tips and tricks for dental assistants with Shannon Pace BrinkerIn this episode, Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, ACE, joins the show to discuss dental assistants and digital scanning. Among our topics is the explosion of this technology in dentistry and how dental assistants can become better at their scanning skills. Learn more about Shannon at https://chairsideassisting.com.
2024-01-1119 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowThe Rubber Dam MisconceptionDental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking about the rubber dam, something we used in dental school all the time. And then when the pandemic hit, it once again became a very trendy topic. We all know that a properly placed dental dam promotes a moisture-free, uncontaminated working environment. The quality procedure environment is superior to those performed without one. So why the title, The Rubber Dam Misconception. To answer this question is our guest, Shannon Pace Brinker. She is an International speaker, author and dental assistant for over 32 years. Shannon has taught over 60K...
2022-05-0419 min
Virago 24/7Time: 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.*Feeling like you are losing time with your children when you are a working parent.*Finding balance between work and family.*Regretting time spent away from children because of work.*Loving your job or hating your job does affect all other parts of your life.*Overcompensating out of guilthttps://chairsideassisting.com/chairsideassisting/meet-shannon-pace-brinker-cda/Kirk Behrendt https://www.actdental.com/blog/time-is-the-new-rich...
2022-04-281h 06The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowCommon Sense Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing: Are You Doing Things Right in Your Practice?Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. While many use the words cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing interchangeably – they're not quite the same. For instance, cleaning removes visible dirt, soil, and debris but does not disinfect. Disinfecting eliminates bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses but disinfecting does not clean or remove dirt. And finally, Sanitizing reduces the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level but does not fully eliminate them. Today we'll be discussing these areas and how we use common sense knowledge to make wise decisions to protect ourselves, our team, and our practice. Our gu...
2022-02-0723 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowDirect Composites Tried and True: Sticking to a Family of ProductsDental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing different types of composites for various restorations. Our guest is Shannon Pace Brinker, an International Speaker, Author and Dental Assistant for over 32 years. Shannon has taught over 60K dental assistants across the US and Canada and is arguably the most well known and respected dental Assistant in North America.
2021-09-0716 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowPreventing Dentinal Hypersensitivity in 30 SecondsDental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing hypersensitivity and the steps to help minimize this uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition associated with placing composite restorations. Our guest is Shannon Pace Brinker, an International Speaker, Author and Dental Assistant for over 32 years. Shannon has taught over 60K dental assistants across the US and Canada and is arguably the most well known and respected dental Assistant in North America.
2021-09-0715 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowHow to Maintain a Dry Field Including Isolation from AerosolsDental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to maintain a Dry Field including isolation from aerosols. Our guest is Shannon Pace Brinker, an International Speaker, Author and Dental Assistant for over 32 years. Shannon has taught over 60K dental assistants across the US and Canada and is arguably the most well known and respected dental Assistant in North America.
2021-09-0712 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowThe Benefits of Alginate Alternative Impression MaterialDental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing traditional impression taking and impression materials. Our guest is Shannon Pace Brinker, an International Speaker, Author and Dental Assistant for over 32 years. Shannon has taught over 60K dental assistants across the US and Canada and is arguably the most well known and respected dental Assistant in North America.
2021-09-0712 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowTechniques for Creating Functional ProvisionalsDental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss current materials, techniques, and concepts in fabricating and maintaining functional provisionals. Joining this podcast is Shannon Pace Brinker, a CDA with over 25 years of clinical experience and who works for Dr. Robert Korman in Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to being a national and international speaker, she is a regular speaker on vivalearning.com and the author of over 300 articles for various publications.
2020-11-1613 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowReturning to the Dental Office During COVID-19 PandemicDental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Rightfully so, many of us are very concerned about returning to the dental office during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today we'll be discussing how important it is to take precautions and pre-plan in order to protect staff and patients. Our guest, Shannon Pace Brinker, is a national and international speaker and published author of over 300 articles. She has been a practicing dental assistant for over 25 years. In addition, over the past 6 years, she has taught over 2,000 classes on dental assisting technique with over 60,000 dental assistants as her students.
2020-05-0522 min
The Nifty Thrifty DentistsEpisode 59: Nifty Deals: Dr. Thomas Doan- Florida Academy of Cosmetic DentistryShow Notes Thomas Doan President of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Why would you want to join an organization? It is an extension of the community and core culture. Organizations provide mentorship, motivation, networking and sharing ideas The best way to connect with FLACD is to talk to a member to find out about what they do and how they can help you improve. This year’s meeting is Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Thu August 22nd 2019 8:00 am – Sat August 24th 2019 5:00 pm (EDT) Speakers include Miladinov Milos, CDT, Dr. Nazariy Mykhaylyuk , DMD, Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, and Dr. Kyle...
2019-07-1239 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowCreating Quality ImpressionsDental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss how to create quality impressions. Shannon Pace Brinker is a CDA with over 25 years of clinical experience and continues to work for Dr. Robert Korman in Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to being a national and international speaker, she is a regular speaker on vivalearning.com and the author of over 300 articles for various publications.
2018-11-1020 minThe Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast ShowMaking Whitening a Success for Your Patients and PracticeDental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast will cover practical techniques for in-office and take-home whitening. Our guest is Shannon Pace Brinker, a CDA with over 25 years of clinical experience and who works for Dr. Robert Korman in Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to being a national and international speaker, she is a regular speaker on vivalearning.com and the author of over 300 articles for various publications.
2018-10-2116 min