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#81 - Irene&Trene #2 -There's No Secret Sauce Jun 07, 2021

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Katrina Sanders (AKA @TheDentalWinegenist), our in-house sommelier, our beloved & intelligent teacher, and insightful co-host of Tooth or Dare is finally in the hot seat! In the second installment of our new series, Irene&Trene, Irene asks Katrina to give us the way back playback. Katrina walks us through her early fascination with dental hygiene, her experience as a self-described dweeb in hygiene school, and her first experiences working in a dental practice. Katrina also talks in detail about her process of becoming a professional speaker and educator in the field and offers her advice to the young aspiring hygienists and dentists out there.

Irene&Trene is a new series where your two favorite hygienists speak off the cuff from their combined decades of experience to tell the truth about the dental industry. We will still continue our normal interview series, so stay tuned for more great interviews with dental professionals who are changing the game!

We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor!

The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter free Nupro prophy paste in our practices. Its unique proprietary formulation is designed to deliver consistent, splatter-free performance. It boasts excellent stain removal and polishing, with color-coded grit options and 13 gluten-free flavors for our beloved gluten-sensitive folks out there!

The Nupro Revolv Disposable Prophy Angles are now available in a wide variety of cup options: soft, firm, pedo, tapered brush, pointed tip, and spiral cup. These angles exhibit reduced splatter, interproximal cleaning, and improved access around crowns or orthodontics.

Check out the Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System and more of Dentsply Sirona’s excellent products at the link below!

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We cover some of these topics and much more:

Should pediatric dentists wear bling?
What is it like to work in a medicare/medicaid practice?
How do you get speaking gigs in the dental/hygiene industry?

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Irene: @toothlife.irene

Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#80 - @AdvancedDentalHygiene Laser Focused with Joy Raskie, RDH May 31, 2021

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Joy Raskie is the director of Education and CEO at Advanced Dental Hygiene, a company that specializes in Diode laser education and continuing education courses for dental professionals. For the past 18 years, Joy has been practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She holds multiple laser degrees and advanced training in the Diode Laser. Joy is deeply passionate about teaching and integrating her audience to make learning more fun. She lectures, conducts hands-on laser training courses worldwide, and does in-office laser consulting. Joy's goal is to help everyone feel confident and ready to succeed after leaving her courses.

You can learn more about Joy's upcoming live and online hands-on laser courses at AdvancedDentalHygiene.com

Our very own Katrina Sanders has partnered with Joy Raskie to put together some courses which will be available soon at the link above!

We cover some of these topics and much more:

How do you make suggestions to patients about new hygiene practices?
What are the differences between different dental laser brands?
What are the methods for whitening teeth with a laser?

Find Joy Raskie online:

IG: @AdvancedDentalHygiene

Website: AdvancedDentalHygiene.com

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Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#79 - Irene&Trene #1 - A Letter to Dental Hygiene Students May 24, 2021

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This episode is the debut of a brand new series ‘Irene&Trene’ where your two favorite hygienists speak off the cuff from their combined decades of experience to tell the truth about the dental industry. We get tons of requests in our DMs about our work and life experiences, so we started this series to address the topics we get asked about most. We will still continue our normal interview series, so stay tuned for more great interviews with dental professionals who are changing the game!

On today’s premiere episode of Irene&Trene, we get the way back playback from Irene Iancu herself. Irene tells about her upbringing and her unique decision to go to dental school. After her 14th anniversary of graduating from dental school, Katrina attempts a Romanian accent. We mull over our favorite Backstreet Boy (it’s Howie), and give our raw & uncut opinions of dental hygiene Facebook groups.

If there is anything you want us to speak about in the Irene&Trene, hit up our DM’s at the links below and tell us what you want to hear!

We cover some of these topics and much more:

What advice would you give to young dental hygienists?
How can we find the right fit at our first dental office?
Are we really living our best life?

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Irene: @toothlife.irene

Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#78 - @CAJRDH Jumping Around with Carol Jahn May 17, 2021

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Carol Jahn, RDH, MS has a BS in dental hygiene from the University of Iowa and an MS in Continuing Education from the University of St Francis. She has been a dental hygienist since 1982; she practiced clinically for 14 years in general and periodontal practices. She is an international speaker and author, and industry leader. Currently, she is the Director of Professional Relations & Education for Water Pik, Inc. Carol received the ADHA/J & J Award of Excellence in 2013 and served on the board of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and has been a delegate to the International Federation of Dental Hygiene. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner, Larry, and their dog Toby.

Check out Carol Jahn’s course offerings which range in topics from office management to the current trends of tobacco use: https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/education/carol-jahn-rdh-ms/

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Carol walks us through her early days as she went from hog farmer to author, speaker, and hygiene industry leader. She answers the following questions and much more!

What are the differences between the oral health risks of E-Cigarettes and Hookahs?
How do we identify and adapt to diverse personalities in the dental office?
Is there a place for in-office gossip?
Traditional floss vs. Waterpik: Which is better at removing interproximal debris?
What is air flossing and how does it compare to water flossing?

Find Carol Jahn online:

IG: @CAJRDH

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Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#77 - @HollyAnneMitchell.NYC Massive Irreversible Action with Holly Anne Mitchell May 10, 2021

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Holly Anne Mitchell is a speaker, coach and hypnotist in the dental industry. Her life can be summed up in two words: post-traumatic growth. Holly moved to New York City from rural Florida at the age of 18 with dreams of Broadway. From actress, to homeless, to dental C-suite, to struggling entrepreneur, after a crisis of burnout and existentialism, she found her way to hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming, forever changing her brain, and her life.

This was the catalyst to start her own business, the LeadWell Network. Holly trains dentists and their teams on mental health first aid, helping practices become more trauma aware, prevent suicide, burnout, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression with simple tools based in practical neuroscience. Holly regulates her own nervous system through songwriting, self-hypnosis, poetry, boxing, and long-distance running. She is a faculty member of the Dental Speakers Institute Fellowship program, and is excited to announce her first book "Try Self Hypnosis" will enter the world this summer. In her free time Holly is a singer/songwriter with her lifemate and bandmate Javier in Nashville.

For a free episode of Holly's online course and to preorder her book, visit TrySelfHypnosis.com

On this episode, we cover some of these topics and much more:

What is neuro-linguistic programming?
How can we identify and break out of patterns that hurt us?
Where can we find freedom in our schedule as hygienists?
How can I become comfortable with profound grief?
Have we finally found the cause of Irene’s hives?

Stay till the end to hear if Holly chooses Tooth or Dare!

Find Holly Anne Mitchell online:

Holly’s personal IG: @hollyannemitchell.nyc

Holly’s Dental Coaching & Strategy IG: @LeadWellNetwork

Website and Blog: https://www.leadwellnetwork.com/

Self-hypnosis Website: https://www.tryselfhypnosis.com/

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Irene: @toothlife.irene

Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#76 - Expanding the Scope of Hygiene with Alyssa Aberle May 03, 2021

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Alyssa Aberle is the former president of the Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association and dental hygienist pushing forward some of the most progressive legislation in Colorado for dental hygienists. Alyssa has a unique ability to see the potential of hygiene and actively enacts that future in her advocacy work. We talk about the disconnection between dentists and hygienists, the severely limiting position that some states impose on dental hygienists, and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). Alyssa Aberle answers these questions and more: • What are the limitations for hygienists in different states? • How can we learn from Colorado and advocate for it in our own states? • What is the future of dental and hygiene education in America? We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor. The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter free Nupro prophy paste in our practices. Its unique proprietary formulation is designed to deliver consistent, splatter-free performance. It boasts excellent stain removal and polishing, with color-coded grit options and 13 gluten-free flavors. We have an extra special promotion with Dentsply Sirona until May 15th! Buy 1 Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System and get 1 free footpedal or outer sheath! Find all the information at this link, or scroll down for the promo code and instructions: https://www.instagram.com/p/COa0NjkFYIS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The 90741L03 SKU comes with 3 outer sheaths to help you stay CDC Compliant, but if you have to share your unit with another op, you might need an extra! OR if you just can’t step away from the foot pedal, you can get the foot pedal and stay in your comfort zone! https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html Here is the link to the infographic of the legal scope of hygienists work across all 50 states: https://oralhealthworkforce.org/resources/variation-in-dental-hygiene-scope-of-practice-by-state/ Here are examples of Dr. Jeanette MacLean’s educational videos on SDF application: https://www.dentaltown.com/onlinece/details/803/silver-is-the-new-black-improving-your-practice-with-silver-diamine-fluoride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPyYpZYfrHQ Alyssa’s biography: Alyssa Aberle is Colorado dental hygienist with a deep understanding of our profession and a big dream for our future. Alyssa has spent her dental hygiene career working with several local nonprofit organizations including Kids In Need of Dentistry, Salud Family Health Centers, Colorado Orthodontic Foundation, and STRIDE Community Health Center (formerly MCPN). While working with these nonprofit organizations, Alyssa pursued a Master’s in Business Administration to gain a deeper grasp on organizational management and leadership. Alyssa currently works for a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in their mobile school-based dental program and also works part-time for the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association. Alyssa is passionate about advocacy and advancing the profession of dental hygiene. Married to a Colorado native, Alyssa and her family of 5 spend most of their free time outdoors hiking, backpacking, and boating. Alyssa loves rocking out to 90’s music, movie theater popcorn, and chai tea.

Find Alyssa Aberle online:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.hygienist/

Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/CODHA

Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association Website: http://codha.org/

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Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

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#75 - @BeyondTheMouth Clinically Detectable Crap with Dr. Tim Donley Apr 26, 2021

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Dr. Tim Donley

We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor.

The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter free (and gluten free!) Nupro prophy paste in our practices. The comfortable and quiet Nupro Freedom is the best option for keeping our patients and our wrists happy. The removable and autoclavable outer sheath, the 20 unique disposable angles, and the increased maneuverability makes this a must-have tool in the hands of dental hygienists.

Get your Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System today at the Dentsply Sirona website.

https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html

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Welcome back, Peeps!

We feel so lucky to have with us industry leader, educator, textbook author, and leading expert on the subject of gum disease, Dr. Tim Donley. In classic form, we rewind all the way back to Dr. Donley’s early years of failing out of dental school and generally having no idea what to do with life. Eventually, he improvised unique ways to place himself at the forefront of gum disease treatment and education. We share our horror stories of keynote speeches gone wrong, talk about the future of dentistry, and about the flawed thinking that keeps hygienists from reaching their potential.

We cover these topics and much more:

How can we completely rethink the hour hygienists have with their patients?
Should dental hygienists be probing implants?
Are lasers in periodontics any good?
What piece of equipment do you bring to a desert island?

Dr. Donley is his own words:

I am a bad-ass periodontist who is the biggest supporter of dental hygiene on the planet. The most important health care provider a patient can see if they want to maximize their chance to achieve the fruits of wellness is a dental hygienist. Not just any hygienist, one that gets that it is time to do more than just clean teeth.

I believe that the best way to grow as a person is to help someone else grow as a person. Oh yea, I also love to take the tops off of double stuff Oreos and then put them together to make Quadruple stuff Oreos.

Find Dr. Tim Donley online:

IG: @BeyondTheMouth

Website: https://www.beyondthemouth.com/

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Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#74 - Consulting in Compassion with Dr. Victoria Peterson Apr 19, 2021

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Dr. Victoria Peterson

Welcome back, Peeps!

Dr. Victoria Peterson has more than a decade of dental hygiene experience. Her deep background in consulting combined with her PhD in spiritual studies allows her to access the humanistic side of the dental profession and the people who strive, thrive, and struggle in dentistry. Like Irene, Dr. Peterson bought her own dental office as a hygienist (and subsequently bought 4 more). She provides a unique perspective into the struggles young professionals face when overwhelmed with the constant change of professional life.

We cover some of these topics and much more:

How can spirituality create a more pleasant work environment?
How can I stop the constant chaos?
How can I be kind while keeping others accountable?
What does respect look like in a dental office?

Dr. Peterson’s Biography:

Victoria Peterson, CEO and cofounder of productive dentist academy is an award winning female entrepreneur. A 4X recipient of Inc5000 fastest growing privately held companies, Victoria has learned a thing or two about growing with integrity. Combining a Doctorate in Spirituality with real world experience, she is launching a hot new 2021 podcast 'Investment Grade Practice'.

Find Dr. Victoria Peterson online:

IG: @ProductiveDentistAcademy

Website: www.productivedentist.com

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Irene: @toothlife.irene

Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

#73 - @JustChrisLove Finding a Home for the Male Hygienist with Christopher Love Williams Apr 12, 2021

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Chris ‘Love’ Williams

Thank you to Designs for Vision for sponsoring today's episode. We are proud to highlight their NEW Aerosol Protection Loupes.

Both of us wear these loupes daily. The silicone eyecup creates a seal around your eyes to protect against aerosols. They are adjustable for a secure fit and available in two frame styles and magnification choices of 2.5x, 3.0x, and 3.5x. We both use 2.5x and love the range of stylish frames we can choose from. The removable eyecups attach to the frame magnetically and are easy to remove for cleaning and disinfecting!
Find them at the Designs for Vision website here: https://www.designsforvision.com/CS/AeroLoupesRDH.htm

Welcome back, Peeps!

Christopher Williams aka Chris Love is a multi-talented and widely experienced entrepreneur and dental hygienist. In this episode, Chris shares the story of his transition from active duty in the Air Force to becoming an RDH, and eventually becoming a thought leader in the field. He currently hosts the Dental-Ish podcast with the Brown Girl RDH duo, Martelle Coke and Anaika Forbes (Check out our amazing interview with Martelle on episode #42). Chris Love talks us through his journey and professional approach to dental hygiene as a black man. He also shares work as the co-founder of Prophy Kings, which embraces cultural and gender diversity in the hygiene field.

We cover some of these topics and much more:

Why are there so few men in dental hygiene?
How can we diversify dental hygiene?
Is there a difference between men and women dental hygienists?
Is the hiring process rigged?
Is dental hygiene sexualized?

Chris Love in his own words:

My name is Chris Williams also known as Chris Love

I'm a male hygienist that only recently left working in the clinical setting after practicing 5 years to now working with a dental marketing company as the business development manager. I am a serial entrepreneur hustler extraordinaire LOL, so I've started multiple small businesses and coached/advised other small businesses on getting started and best practices when trying to sustain.

I am the founder of Prophy Kings, the home for the male hygienist. We have a group on Facebook and an Instagram page. We promote diversity and representation of the male hygienist and assistant. I also started a Youtube channel where I give advice to Men and hygienists alike on the hygiene profession, business, and self care.

I am also the co-owner and co-host of "Dental-Ish" the podcast alongside Martelle Coke best known as the founder of BrownGirlRDH and Anaika Forbes best known for her company "hashtaglunchbag" that puts up community fridges in underserved areas that are filled with donated food products.

Lets Talk!

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Find Chris Love online:

Personal IG: @JustChrisLove

Prophy Kings IG: @Prophy_Kings

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/smileheroics

Podcast: https://www.dental-ish.com/

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#72 - @UnleashingInfluence Spiraling Into Control with Dr. Angela Mulrooney Apr 05, 2021

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Dr. Angela Mulrooney

CW: Suicide

Welcome back, Peeps!

We are so lucky to have Dr. Angela Mulrooney on the show to tell her harrowing life story. Katrina witnessed Dr. Mulrooney speak and perform at JUMPSTART 2020 and knew she had to invite her on the show to tell us more about her remarkable life path. Dr. Angela tells about juggling her passion for dance while attending dental school, hitting rock bottom, and having to reinvent herself entirely after losing her accomplished career in dentistry. Her humanist approach to mental health and its relationship to work informs her current career as a dental business consultant.

Watch Dr. Angela’s ingenious, heartfelt performance at JUMPSTART here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbgLlp_9GaE

We cover some of these topics and much more:

How can I balance dentistry and free time?
What does it take to rebuild myself from the ground up?
How do I know if I need a career coach?
How can I make effective use of my social media?

Dr. Mulrooney’s Bio:

Dr. Angela Mulrooney is a retired dentist turned branding expert. How did that happen?

She wanted to be a dentist since she had baby teeth. At 24, She started living her dental dream which turned into an enviable dental career. She turned a broken down practice into her dream practice. She lived the elusive dream of providing the services she loved, on clients she loved, while earning more and working less.

Overnight, she went from being a well-known dentist to hitting rock-bottom - losing everything after sustaining a career-ending injury that killed her ability to practice.

She rebranded herself as a dental business coach. Her authentic comeback story as she built her new brand was noticed by other professionals who started asking her to unleash their authentic personal brands on social media.

She works with professionals internationally to get them noticed as the go-to expert of their industry while maintaining their authenticity.

You might be the most talented professional in the world, but what if no one knows you exist? Let’s ensure that never happens!

Find Dr. Angela online:

Personal IG: @DrAngelaMulrooney

Unleashing Influence IG: @UnleashingInfluence

Website: https://unleashingdentistry.com/

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