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45. Practicing Mindful Hygiene Jul 06, 2022

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In this episode, Heather Bolton takes through her position as a dental hygienist-treatment coordinator- team lead. Heather explains how practicing mindfulness can increase longevity in our careers. She describes how creating a strong foundation is the base of creating a health-work life balance. As dental hygienists we are constantly stimulated throughout the day by patient's emotions, our own emotions, the lights, noises, and more. Heather does an excellent job of discussing how to practice compassion for ourselves, our patients, and our colleagues. This episode will help you become a well rounded hygienist that can practice empathy and compassion without becoming burnt out. You won't want to miss it!Connect with Heather:Instagram: @theyogihygienisthttps://www.todaysrdh.com/author/author_heather-bolton/https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherboltonrdh/?trk=public_profile_samename-profileWant to be on an episode of the podcast? Email brushwithbritt@gmail.com

44. Traveling Hygienist Jun 11, 2022

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In this episode Astrida Curis takes us through traveling hygiene and temping hygiene. Astrida is the CEO and founder of Core Dental Staffing, LLC. With her years of experience she gives great advice on what to expect when temping/traveling for work as a hygienist. If you are interested in temping or traveling as a hygienist this episode is for you! Highlights in this episode:-Intro to Astrida Curis-Traveling dental hygienist vs temping -Licensing requirements in different states-Burnout -Appointment lengths-What to bring to when you temp/travelConnect with Astrida Curis:Instagram: @onthecusp_rdhhttps://www.thetoothtravelinghygienist.com/https://www.coredentalstaffing.com/about/

43. Presenting Perio Jun 01, 2022

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Paola Brown and I met sometime ago on Instagram. Since then she has become a good friend and an inspiration. Her story about becoming a RDH is one that you won't forget. Paola's energy lights up a room, she makes dentistry fun and hilarious. Her passion for periodontal disease makes her the perfect person to share tips on how to present gum disease to patients. This episode will also share tips on getting through hygiene school while being a mom. If you aren't following Paola yet, start today! I promise you won't regret it. Highlights in this episode:Paola's journey to RDH Difficulties during hygiene school Being a mom while in hygiene schoolGrades in hygiene schoolStudying tipsExplaining periodontal disease to patientsConnect with Paola on Instagram @paola_rdh.15Connect with me on Instagram @brushwithbritt

42. Red Flags in Dentistry May 25, 2022

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This week we have Zoey Giesige, also known as @toothfairyzo on Instagram! Zo shares her insight on being a clinical dental hygienist and dental hygiene instructor. She points out red flags that you should be cautious of before committing to a dental office. We also talk about the current state of employment for dental hygienists and reasons why now is the time for pay increases and incentive raises. You won't want to miss this episode! Highlights:Working six days as a dental hygiene Burn out Dental Hygienist Income Pay IncreasesIncentivesStarting a union Red flags in dental officesConnect with Zo:Instagram: @toothfairyzo Connect with me:@brushwithbritt on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook

41. Not Just a Hygienist May 15, 2022

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This week's episode brings us an international speaker, author, dental hygienist, and wine enthusiast! Katrina Sanders is the kind of hygienist you want to surround yourself with the moment you add RDH to your name. She's the hygienist that will inspire you and push you to become the best version of yourself. The moment you hear her speak you're instantly drawn in and moved by every word. Katrina takes us through her path to becoming a successful and well known hygienist. She reminds us of the importance of what it means to hold a dental hygiene license and what we can do to become a better healthcare provider. This episode is not one to be missed! https://katrinasanders.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheDentalWINEgenist Instagram: @thedentalwinegenist

40. Non-Traditional Hygienist May 11, 2022

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Hygienists across the world, like Fiona Mattrasingh, are paving the future for what it means to be a dental hygienist. Gone are the days when we only had the option of working clinically. This week's episode brings us a clinical instructor, speaker, mentor, creative, and consultant all in one! Fiona Mattrasingh is a dental hygienist in Canada with ten years of experience! She sets the perfect example for what you can do outside of clinical hygiene. Fiona takes us through what it means to be a non-traditional dental hygienist. If you're someone who loves having a career in clinical hygiene but also want to do other things this episode is for you! Tune in as we explore the expanding profession of dental hygienists. Connect with Fiona: https://mouthboxx.ca/https://www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/fiona-mattrasinghhttps://www.facebook.com/mouthboxxx/Instagram: @mouthboxxConnect with me:Instagram: @brushwithbritthttps://www.facebook.com/brushwithbrittWant to be on an episode email brushwithbritt@gmail.com

39. Working Outside the Op May 04, 2022

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In this episode Whitney DiFoggio takes us through her journey to becoming a successful dental hygienist and social media content creator. Whitney holds several platforms including Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, and more. She makes dentistry fun, exciting, and enjoyable. Over many years she has established a successful brand and is an inspiration to many. We discuss great advice for anyone interested in working outside the op and what it takes to follow in Whitney's foot steps. If you're looking to work outside of clinical practice but don't know where to start you've come to the right place! Highlights:Journey to creating TeethTalkGirl Balancing clinical work and social mediaHow to manage negativity within social mediaNavigating brand deals and free productAdvice to hygienists wanting to start social mediaConnect with Whitney:Instagram & Tiktok: @teethtalkgirl https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWqwg_7NXuvoJZIgzHf8Dwhttps://teethtalkgirl.com/https://givehappyteeth.com/Connect with me:@brushwithbrittInterested in being on the podcast? Email me! brushwithbritt@gmail.com

38. Geriatric Care Apr 20, 2022

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We all remember learning about geriatric care in dental hygiene school. In school we most likely experienced a few geriatric cases but was that enough?Once we enter the real world of dentistry we have learned enough to get by but could we be better? That's where the brilliant Sonya Dunbar comes in. Sonya is a dental hygienist, national public speaker, and author. Sonya is the Co-Founder of the National Mobile and Teledentistry Conference and Co-Founder of the American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance. Sonya takes us through her journey of finding her passion. She provides us with tips on providing exceptional geriatric care. This episode will leave you with an overwhelming feeling of inspiration to improve your geriatric care. It will remind you of the importance of our role as dental hygienists. Sonya Dunbar has 30 years of experience and her passion can be felt throughout this episode. If you are looking to become a more well rounded dental hygienist this is your place!Connect with Sonya Dunbar:https://sonyadunbar.com/Instagram: @geriatric_toothfairyConnect with me:Instagram: @brushwithbrittWant to be on an episode? Send an email to brushwithbritt@gmail.com

37. How To Ask For A Raise Mar 13, 2022

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Do you work in dentistry and wonder if you deserve a raise? Have you been hearing about dental assistants and dental hygienists getting paid more? Maybe you know this but you're afraid or don't know how to ask for a raise. I created this episode for you because there is so much more that goes into raises. It's not just about hourly rate. We have to think about benefits, incentives, daily patient average, work environment, and so much more. This episode will break it down and help you decide if you are worth a raise and how to ask for it. You won't want to miss this one. Connect with me:Instagram: @brushwithbrittTiktok: @brushwithbrittFacebook: @brushwithbrittEmail: brushwithbritt@gmail.com

36. Failing Hygiene School Feb 23, 2022

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Are you worrying about what would happen if you failed the clinical board exam? In this episode Melanie Rose, RDH takes us through how she overcame one of the biggest fears we have as a dental hygiene student...Failing. Melanie is an inspirational and successful dental hygienist who shares her story of how she overcame and conquered failing the clinical board exam. Her story is a reminder that our greatest failures can bring us confidence, strength, and humility. Failing is part of being a student and is also what shapes us into great clinicians.

Connect with Melanie on instagram as @melanieroserdh

Connect with me: Instagram: @brushwithbritt Tiktok: @brushwithbritt Email: brushwithbritt@gmail.com

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