Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

It is an honor and a privilege to greet you as the newly elected President of the North Dakota Dental Assistants Association. I am truly grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I am excited to serve alongside such a dedicated and passionate community of dental professionals.

As we look ahead, this year brings important opportunities for growth, advocacy, and progress for dental assistants across our state. One of our top priorities will be pursuing meaningful rule changes that better reflect the training, capabilities, and professionalism of dental assistants today. Among these efforts, one of the most significant initiatives will focus on advancing anesthetic-related rule updates—changes that can expand our ability to support patient care safely, effectively, and with the highest standards of practice.

Our profession is evolving, and so are the needs of the patients and providers we serve. I am committed to ensuring that dental assistants in North Dakota have a strong voice at the table, clear pathways for professional development, and the recognition we deserve as essential members of the dental team.

Throughout the coming year, I look forward to engaging with you, hearing your perspectives, and working together to create positive change. Your involvement—whether through sharing your ideas, participating in events, or advocating within your workplaces—strengthens our association and propels our mission forward.

Thank you again for the opportunity to serve. I am excited for what we will accomplish together, and I am proud to represent such an outstanding community of dental professionals.

Warm regards,
Carman Duerr
President, North Dakota Dental Assistants Association