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Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice

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By Alan Stern
| DrBicuspid Verified
The dental assistant shortage may be getting worse. According to a recent Becker’s Dental +DSO Review report, 47% of dental assistants surveyed are considering changing jobs within the next two years. Of those who are considering leaving, 84% cite higher pay as a primary motivation. Benefits and finding a more appreciative employer also matter.
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Amygdalization: Why We’re Reacting Instead of Leading—And What Dentistry Can Do About It

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By Alan Stern
| Dentistry33
23 April 2026 Written by: Dr. Alan Stern, FACD, FICD (who coined the term “Amygdalization”) Key details There is a concept from neuroscience that has quietly become a cultural force. It is the brain’s alarm system—designed to detect threat and trigger rapid responses to keep us safe. It does not distinguish well between real danger and perceived threat.
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March 2026: The Goddard Centennial

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By Alan Stern
| Aerospace America Verified
This March 16th will mark the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard’s historic first flight of a liquid propulsion rocket, back in 1926. That flight is rocketry’s closest equivalent of the Wright Brothers’ first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk in 1903. And just like the similarly historic Kitty Hawk flight, Goddard’s pioneering first liquid propulsion flight opened the way to a world-changing future that all of humankind benefits from today.
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