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Bonus Episode 39: MOMgienists ADHA Student Experience with Bianca and Melissa Aug 17, 2017

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This week Jasmin is on location at the ADHA conference. She had the privilege to interview dental hygiene students Melissa Roman, Bianca Bucio, and Professor Marie Prassas. This meeting was an impromptu interview at the Chicago Midway Airport. The conversation was so good that we needed to record it.

Melissa and Bianca are students of City Colleges of Chicago and competed in the national ADHA table clinic competition. Melissa and Bianca were assigned to Jasmin as their judge. They were mentored by equally dedicated and passionate Professor Marie Prassas. Listen in on the conversation to learn about their experience and why diversity is so important to dental hygiene.

Thank you for being on the show! You are shining stars in this profession!

Topics we discuss:

Why they participated in the table clinic competition at the ADHA conference.
Mentorship with Professor Prassas
Jasmin as their judge (blooper)
The student experience at ADHA conference
"AHA" moments at the conference
Diversity in dental hygiene
Why dental hygiene is important to them.
Why student leadership is important
Being a MOMgienist while going to school and the gratitude towards the support received.

Find City Colleges of Chicago Dental Hygiene Program Website: Click Here

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Featured book:

The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richard Norton

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Episode 38: Trudy Koepsell, RDH: MOMgienist Who Lives A Mission Full Life Aug 09, 2017

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This week Jasmin is on location at the ADHA conference. She had the privilege to interview the Dental Clinic Manager at the Mission Outpost Dental Clinic in Minnesota. Meet Trudy Koepsell, RDH!

Trudy is a caring and passionate dental hygienist that has lived a career focused on giving back. She shares her journey into dental hygiene and how volunteering has led to her current role. She also shares her personal journey as a 10-year breast cancer survivor.

Thank you for being on the show! You are a true gem in dental hygiene. Don't forget to like her organization on Facebook!

Topics we discuss:

How she became a RDH
Being an empty nester
36 years of marriage!
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Quitting Clinical
Volunteering with Mobile Dental Van
Being the Dental Clinic Manager at a non-profit organization
Her typical day/week
Working Class poor
How to prepare for an opportunity in management
Networking
The ADHA conference
The importance of ADHA membership
Being a MOMgienist and finishing your degree
Advanced Dental Hygiene Education
Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis and working in clinical dental hygiene

Find Mission Outpost Dental Clinic Website: Click Here

Find Mission Outpost Dental Clinic on Facebook: Click Here

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Featured book:

The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richard Norton

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Episode 37: India Chance, RDH; MOMgienist Go-getter: Persistence Is The Key Jul 31, 2017

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Christie and Jasmin were over the moon when they interviewed fellow Marylander India Chance. We loved talking with her and we are sure you will enjoy hearing her journey. Meet India Chance, RDH, BS!

India is a go-getter and forward thinker. Since the beginning of her career in dentistry, she had the drive, ambition, and passion to think outside of the box. Not only is India an exceptional clinician (the MOMgienists can attest to that), she is a passionate educator. She shares her incredible journey and pearls of wisdom she has learned along the way. She is an awesome homeschooling mom that has created a business focused on safety culture. Check out her business and when you are in need for your OSHA update or CPR, Learn 2 Prevent is the place to go!

Topics we discuss:

How we met India, MD stand up!
India's career in dentistry
India reaching out of the op
Interviewing while pregnant
Working in Corporate
Entrepreneurial mindset: "out-of-the-box thinking"
"Board of Directors"/Mentoring
Work-Life Balance
The start of Learn to Prevent

Contact India here: info@learn2prevent.com

Find Learn 2 Prevent here: Click Here

Find Learn 2 Prevent on Facebook: Click Here

Podcast Sponsor:

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Featured book:

The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richard Norton

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Episode 36: Marsha Hammond: Dhremo, Chemo Doesn't Have to Be a Nightmare Jul 24, 2017

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Jasmin attended a Cancer Survivor Celebration and didn't know that she was literally sitting two chairs away from an angel on earth. Meet Marsha Hammond!

Jasmin shed tears as she learned of her survivorship from Breast Cancer and her passion for sharing uplifting messages for patients currently enduring chemotherapy. Marsha is one of many mothers who face cancer with courage and bravery. She is sharing her love with those who are still fighting this battle by creating uplifting messages for children and adults undergoing chemotherapy.

It is evident that a strong and positive mindset is essential for dealing with trials such as illness. Hear this inspiring story and if it compels you, share this information or donate to Marsha's cause.

Topics we discuss:

How Jasmin met Marsha
Marsha's Story
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Being present in the moment
Handling motherhood and cancer diagnosis
Controlling your mindset
The making of Dhremo
Children's Pediatric Line
Where to find Dhremo
Proceeds go to Cancer organizations and Free Dhremo Days
Donate to Dhremo

Contact Marsha here: marsha@dhremo.com

Find Dhremo here: Click Here

Find Dhremo for children here: Click Here

Dhremo (MOMgienists approved!) Order here: Click here

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Featured book:

Rising Strong by Brene Brown

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Episode 35: Justine Hammerli, Helping GOOD people Do GREAT things Jul 17, 2017

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The MOMgienists had the privilege to interview Justine Hammerli. Jasmin first encountered Justine at a Millenial Summit in Philadelphia, PA. She was quickly taken by this amazing incredible woman that was speaking her language in creating deep lasting friendships among women.

Justine dropped so many pearls of wisdom in this episode. She delves deep and you can easily see that she is a woman who believes in living her life based on her philosophy. She is a mom of multiple interests that created businesses that focus on truly making a lasting difference. Listen in for more insight!

Topics we discuss:

About Justine
Public Education and starting Pedalogical
Being a mom
Being a volunteer and civically engaged
Lady of multiple interests
Her focus on women and helping them build lasting female friendships
Her coaching history: From teacher to consultant
Handling fears
Standing by your decisions and feeling good about it
Creating friendships in adulthood
Feeling stuck internally or externally
Expectations of friendships
Working and building in a competitive field, working in niche communities
Shifting to generosity

Contact Justine here: pedalogical@gmail.com

Find Pedalogical here: Click Here

Find Girls Gone Happy here: Click Here

Girls Gone Happy Clarity Cards (MOMgienists approved!): Click here

Podcast Sponsor:

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Featured book:

Rising Strong by Brene Brown

Where to find MOMgienists:

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Episode 34: Jennifer Frame, RDH, MOMgienist Young Dental Rockstar and Her Favorite Products Jul 10, 2017

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The MOMgienists get to speak with Jennifer Frame, RDH again. It was great having her back and learning about her role as a Young Dental Clinical Rep (YCR).

Listen in to hear about her career and the specials Young Dental has. Be sure to check out their website to view the products we share.

Topics we discuss:

About Jennifer
Being a YCR and handling being a MOMgienist
The importance of networking and being a member of your professional association
What is Young Dental?
The merger of Young Dental and American Eagle Instruments
Being a Mom and handling her professional role
Jennifer's favorite Young Dental Products
Young Dental Specials for purchase: Vera Angle, Orbit Prophy Paste, and etc

Contact Jennifer here: jenniferrdh09@yahoo.com

Find Young Dental here: Click Here

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Featured book:

The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richie Norton

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Episode 33: MOMgienists Take Over AAPD Part II with Tooth Stars and The Brushies Jul 07, 2017

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This is a MOMgienists BONUS EPISODE!!!

The MOMgienists Christie and Jasmin take over the AAPD conference. Get to hear more about this event, our interview with the President and Co-Founder of New Realm Technology and The Brushies.

These products are MOMgienists® approved!!

Topics we discuss:

Christie and Jasmin at the AAPD
Representing Phocal
Mamas getting enough sleep
Being involved at the AAPD
Interview with Jim Snaza, President and Co-Founder of New Realm Technology, Tooth Stars, NEW APP!!!, Affordable and AWESOME
Interview with Whiteny and Qing, Rep for The Brushies and great product even for Dog Moms!

Find Tooth Star Here: Click HERE for the website

Jim Snaza, President and Co-Founder

Find The Brushies Here: On Amazon or Click HERE for the website

Whitney and Qing Reps for The Brushies

Podcast Sponsor:

Phocal sponsored this episode and for listeners will be giving away Two boxes of Phocal Disks. Check out our Facebook for details!

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Featured book:

"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

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Episode 32: MOMgienists Take on the AAPD Conference, Nicole Phillips MOMgienist Rockstar, and NEW PRODUCT Phocal Jul 04, 2017

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The MOMgienists had the privilege to support Phocal at the AAPD Conference in Washington, DC at the Gaylord Convention Center.

Hear about this amazing product and meet the Director of National Project Manager Nicole Phillips, RDH, BSDH. Nicole is an amazing hygienist that supports the professional journeys of all hygienists. Get to know why she represents Phocal and why she and the company are set out to support our profession.

Topics we discuss:

Who is Nicole Phillips?
Phocal Supports RDHs
Phocal Ambassadors
RDHS can do anything they put their mind to
Supportive husbands
Nicole speaks to a DDS about the product
Tips and Strategies being a MOMgienist and a professional
Having Support at home
Lead YCR and being a professional
More Common Questions about Phocal

Contact Nicole here: Nicole@phocaltherapy.com

Find Phocal here: Click Here or order through your Benco Rep.

Podcast Sponsor:

Phocal sponsored this episode and for listeners will be giving away Two boxes of Phocal Disks. Check out our Facebook for details!

Audible, get your 30-day free trial HERE.

Featured book:

"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

Where to find MOMgienists:

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Instagram: @MOMgienists

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Episode 31: Tapkin®: Alex Uruburo, Creating a Patented Dental Product and handling the journey of Fatherhood Jun 26, 2017

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Meet Alex Uruburo the inventor of Tapkin®, amazing dental assistant, and dedicated Dad. Listen in as we get to know him and his incredible product!

The Tapkin® is MOMgienists® approved!

Topics we discuss:

Background: Naval experience and becoming a Dental Assistant
Being a Dad and balancing work and school
Pivoting into entrepreneurship
Creating a dental-related product
Partnerships in Dental Businesses
Maintaining a Business
All about Tapkin: Jasmin shares her experience using Tapkin Bibs

Contact Alex here: auruburo@edaluproducts.com

Find Tapkin® here: Click Here

Podcast Sponsor:

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Featured book:

"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

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Episode 29: Mary Jensen, RDH: MOMgienist Who Uses Her Heart to Make a Difference With Her Hands Jun 12, 2017

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Meet Mary Jensen, RDH, the 2017 Phillips Sonicare Heart to Hands Award Recipient! Andrew Johnston of A Tale of Two Hygienist joins in this interview. Andrew and Jasmin do a brief recap of Smiles at Sea and share the inspiring professional journey of Mary. She shares insight on creating opportunities for yourself and what it's like professionally when the children are raised. Mary hasn't slowed down in her passion for providing care to the underserved.

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

- Smile at Sea experience
- Background as an RDH
- Advancing your Dental Hygiene degree
- Working overseas
- International volunteering: Alliance for Smiles
- Hylife Oral Health Alliance Specialist: "Business within a Business"
- Preparing yourself for mission trips
- What is Hylife?

Contact Mary here:

Podcast Sponsor:

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Featured book:

"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

Where to find MOMgienists:

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