MOMgienists podcast

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Episode 28: Crystal Spring, RDH; MOMgienist Advocate for Public Health and the Underserved Jun 05, 2017

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Crystal Spring, RDH is the 2017 ADHA Master Clinician Recipient. After hearing this episode you know why! She is a mom of two, compassionate RDH, and advocate for the underserved.

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

Becoming an RDH
Public Healthcare and working on the Indian Reservation
What is a LAP license?
Being a recipient of an ADHA Wrigley grant
Becoming a member of the ADHA
Prioritizing time and work/life balance
Life coming full circle
Providing care to Seniors
Coming from a disadvantaged background and having cultural sensitivity
Being sensitive to the mentally disabled
Future goals

Contact Crystal here: Crystalspringrdh@gmail.com

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Disclaimer: The sound quality didn't give us a break and isn't the best. Please push through to hear about this amazing hygienist that a has passion beyond what we can describe. Enjoy!

Episode 30: Melia Harris, RDH and Hygiene Edge the Guru's of RDH How-to-videos Jun 05, 2017

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The MOMgienists® Podcast got a chance to get to know 1/4 of Hygiene Edge. We just love Hygiene Edge! These women are so supportive of students and professional dental hygienists. We know firsthand and we can't thank them enough for the love they have shown us. They offer educational videos and products. If you want a refresher on the latest techniques or products, Hygiene Edge is the place to go!

Get to know Melia Harris, RDH. She is so cool and down to earth. She is a passionate dental hygiene educator and MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

Background how she became an RDH
Being an educator
Being a part of Hygiene Edge: Their Beginning and Their Why
Being a Clinical Instructor
Tips for MOMgienist
Favorite things about being an educator
Having a preemie and baby in the NICUj

contact here: melialewisrdh@gmail.com

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Episode 27: Lisa Bahr,RDH: MOMgienists® Can Display Incredible Resilience When Overcoming Challenges Jun 02, 2017

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Where to begin with this episode?

There are so many key takeaways and powerful messages delivered by Lisa's story.

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

Becoming an RDH
Being a teenage mother
Having a Support System
Overcoming challenges of shame
Pursuing your goals one step at a time
Understanding your why
Careers in Public Health and Academia
Hobbies: Scuba Diving and Dancing

Contact Lisa here: lbahr@wtc.edu

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Disclaimer: We decided to keep the blooper in the beginning. Why? Because we are human and want to share the fun we have on our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a review. It helps others find our podcast! xoxo MOMgienists®

Episode 26: Dorothy Ferreira, RDH MOMgienist who takes on the International world with Fierceness May 08, 2017

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Dorothy Ferreira is a gem to our profession. She has been a dental hygienist for 30 years. For the last 8 years, she has volunteered her time on international trips with Alliance for Smiles. She has visited over 7 countries and shares her professional journey. Dorothy is brilliant, funny, and charismatic person and you will fall in love with her journey as much as we have.

Dorothy is a speaker and great person to get to know. Please contact her! She is a wealth of knowledge and is eager to help all.

Topics we discuss:

Becoming a RDH
Interviewing while pregnant
Getting into international dental hygiene care
Advancing your Degree
Adjusting to International care
Cultural Sensitivity
Traveling Cross Country with a teenager

Contact Dorothy here: afshygienist@gmail.com

Alliance for Smiles

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Episode 25: MOMgienists Fearlessly Transition Professionally with Melissa Rosochaki, RDH May 01, 2017

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Meet Melissa Rosochaki, RDH! Fearless RDH in our industry that has reinvented herself throughout her career. She is an educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and all around awesome MOMgienist. Hear her amazing journey and be inspired by her accomplishments!

Melissa and Jasmin have an awesome time getting real and discussing the complexity of being a mother and a professional.

Check out Melissa's business with co-owner Dana Zanotti, Compressions of the Heart.

Reach her here: info@compressionsoftheheart.com.

What we discussed:

Dental Hygiene as a second career
Going to School with children
Mobile Dentistry
Transitioning into Academia
Benefits of Advancing your Degree
Becoming an entrepreneur
Balancing and Prioritizing Family
Demonstrating Leadership skills and setting a fine example for female children
Final thoughts

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Episode 24: MOMgienists Take on Professional Bullying Part II Apr 24, 2017

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MOMgienists are tackling professional bullying, Part II.

Bullying is often talked about in mainstream news when it affects children or teenagers. It if often ignored when it plagues adults in the workplace or any professional organization. Many adults have endured some form of bullying at work or in professional organizations.

What is a professional bully? How can you identify the signs of bullying? What steps have some of your peers taken when encountering a professional bully?

This topic will be a series of episodes. This episode Jasmin, Christie, Amy Ericks, and Jennifer Frame get real and personal.

MOMgienists is very thankful to have had Amy Ericks and Jennifer Frame a part of the show. They are brilliant and successful women that show that we can support one another as we achieve excellence in our industry.

Amy Ericks Bio: I'm a wife of 13 years, a mom of 10 years plus 4 years (because let's face it, each child is different and my parenting for the first doesn't work for the second, so I add them together for collective parenting experience!), hygienist for 7, dental field for 12. I currently practice clinically part time, am starting a preventive dental hygiene care service in a local long term care facility (read about my adventures here at DentistryIQ), and parent the rest of the time. I hope to inspire, encourage, entertain, and help grow people through any of my insights. I look forward to letting you peek inside my days. Reach me at amyericks@yahoo.com

Jennifer Frame Bio: Jennifer Frame graduated from Shoreline Community College in 2009 and earned her baccalaureate degree from Eastern Washington University. She served as President of the Washington Dental Hygiene Association 2013-2014 and earned the 2014 Esther Wilkins Future Leader Award from ADHA. Jennifer currently practices clinically full time and also works as the Lead Clinical Representative of the Northwest Territory for Young Dental.

What we discuss:

Introduction
Garlough's Article on Bullying: LINK HERE
Jennifer shares her story
Standing up for yourselves
Amy shares her story
Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness
Final thoughts

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Episode 23: MOMgienists Interview with Tina Modi, RDH Apr 17, 2017

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Meet Tina Modi, RDH! She is the Past President of the New Jersey Dental Hygienists' Association, Office Manager of Complete Dental Care located in Somerset, NJ, wife of a dentist, and MOMgienist of two beautiful children!

For some, when they hear wife of the dentist and office manager they assume the stereotypical nightmare of a dental hygienist. However, Tina is far from that! Listen in as we get real about motherhood, our profession, maintaining a marriage, and having time for ourselves!

Topics we discuss:

Being a dental hygienist
Going through dental hygiene school with children
Getting involved with a professional association
Being an office manager and the wife of the dentist
Having and maintaining a relationship while married and/or working with your spouse
Bollywood dancing
Letting loose as an entrepreneur and parent
Having a separate identity as a Mom
Celebration of Holi and love of roti

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Watch Priyanka talk about Holi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDOivYgOpFI

Watch Tina's husband show his moves!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiHlvLaL6LU

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Episodes 22: MOMgienists Encounter with the Professional Bully Mar 30, 2017

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Bullying is often talked about in mainstream news when it affects children or teenagers. It if often ignored when it plagues adults in the workplace or any organization. Many adults have endured some form of bullying at work or professional organizations.

What is a professional bully? How can you identify the signs of bullying? What steps have some of your peers taken when encountering a professional bully?

This topic will be a series of episodes. This episode Jasmin, Carrie, and Michelle get real and personal.

MOMgienists is very thankful to have had Carrie Ibbetson Host of Healthy Mouth and Healthy Life Podcast and Michelle Strange (honorary MOMgienist) Host of A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast a part of the show. They are brilliant and successful women that show that we can support one another as we achieve excellence in our industry.

Disclaimer: MOMgienists supports all roles in dentistry including Dental Assistants, Dental Technicians, Dentists, and of course our fellow Dental Hygienists (doesn't matter what program you graduate from!). It's important to understand that as a culture we thrive on shame, fear, and lack of vulnerability (google Brene Brown). Until we talk about the tough stuff and make all accountable for shameful behavior we will never thrive in our culture. Start the bullying conversation NOW!!

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Episode 21: Cara Reck, RDH, Dental Hygiene Treatment at Indian Reservations and Being an Amazing MOMgienist Mar 19, 2017

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This week's episode is with the incredible MOMgienist Cara Reck, RDH. She is the 2016-2017 President of the Montana Dental Hygienists Association. She is a mom to a sweet little boy and amazing wife. She shares her experiences with working on an Indian Reservation, handling the responsibilities of motherhood, and supporting her husband while he is deployed. She sets a fine example for us all. We are so thankful to get to know her more and hope the listeners enjoy this touching and fun interview!

Some of the topics discussed:

Choosing a career in Dental Hygiene
Experience with treating patients on an Indian Reservation
Being a Military Wife
Finding joy and maintaining a family
True Friendship...Shout out to Crystal Springs, RDH!
Recovering from a shattered wrist on your dominant hand
Disability Insurance and the ADHA
Handling her role as MDHA President

Disclaimer: Jasmin states "rectum" but Cara actually stated "wrecked 'em".....Cara, never corrected Jasmin, which makes it more funny!

Would you like to hear more from Cara? She can be reached at cara.reck@gmail.com

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Episode 20: MOMgienists Preparing Children for College with Summit Scholars Visionary Priscilla O'Neill Mar 07, 2017

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Parenthood is an amazing journey that requires patience, planning, and humor! As parents, we work diligently to create awesome adults that will one day make a difference in the world. Whether you are an MOMgienist or DADgienist, we often think of our children's future with high hopes. What can we do now to plan for their college education? How can we prepare for the financial obligations of college? How can we assist our children in finding the right fit for their college education?

Jasmin had the privilege to interview the visionary behind Summit Scholars, President Priscilla O'Neill. Priscilla has successfully raised four beautiful children and is assisting families today on navigating the complexities of college planning. Listen to this awesome interview and start the dialog NOW on your children's future.

Summit Scholars is a student-centered program that will empower your children in creating a future that all will be proud of. Schedule a consultation and see how they can assist you and your family!

Where to find Summit Scholars:

Check out Summit Scholars HERE.

Email them at info@summitscholars.com

Find out more about their visionary Priscilla O'Neill HERE.

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