Abstract
UDA to RDA: A Pathway to Greater Success" by Margaret Gingrich, DDS, explores the advantages of transitioning unlicensed dental auxiliaries (UDAs) to registered dental assistants (RDAs). The article emphasizes the benefits for both practitioners and staff, citing increased efficiency, improved patient care, and expanded practice capabilities. Dr. Gingrich shares personal experiences from her rural practice, highlighting the challenges of workforce shortages and the strategic adoption of RDAs to address these issues. She outlines a pathway for UDAs to attain RDA status through targeted training programs and contractual agreements, enhancing career satisfaction and practice productivity. The article underscores the importance of proactive workforce development and advocates for integrating RDAs to optimize dental practice performance.
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Gingrich, Margaret DDS
(2024)
"UDA to RDA: A Pathway to Greater Success,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
3, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss3/5
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