(by Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, MAADH) Poor oral health often leads to poor overall health, and who better to explain this than an experienced registered dental hygienist and consultant? Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH, owns and operates Stellar Outcomes and Evans Dental with her husband, Eron Evans, DDS, and with almost 2 decades of experience as a clinician in private …
Hygienist and Dentist: From Confrontation to Collaboration
(by Alan Stern, DDS ) A Vexing Problem Last week at the Greater New York Dental Meeting , I met a few Dental Hygienists who expressed some serious discontent with their salaries, working conditions, and (what they saw as) the attitudes of their employers. Knowing that there are three sides to every story, that the stress of the past three …
What is a Fractional Training Officer and How Can They Help You?
(by Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd) You have just landed your dream job in the most incredible practice. Today is your first day, and you are excited to start seeing patients, working in the business office, or managing the practice. All of your employment paperwork has been completed and you are about to start the day. The owner, dentist, …
Top Three Tips for Becoming a Speaker or Consultant
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI ) Are you looking to advance your career? Do you believe your knowledge, skills, and experience could help others achieve their goals? Have you considered becoming a speaker or consultant? Many seasoned professionals feel compelled to give back to their industry and grow as business and thought leaders. If you’re asking yourself, “Can I do this?” …
Alternative Career Paths for Dental Hygienists: Myofunctional Therapy or Lactation Consulting
(by Joy Lantz, RDH, PHDH, COM, IBCLC) These two alternative career paths are perfect for dental hygienists and will help integrate different health-care fields. If you’re wanting to diversify, consider these options. Dental hygienists play a crucial role in our patients’ oral health and overall well-being. However, the field of dentistry is constantly evolving, and it’s important for us to …
I’ve Arrived! Allowing Yourself to Experience the Feeling of Success
(by Dr. Maggie Augustyn) It can’t be much of a surprise that some of our deepest insights come to us in a state of calm. It’s partly why many of my articles reference ideas being born during moments of reprieve. This particular reflection would be no different. I yearn for nothing more in life than to stroll along the beach …
Sage Wisdom: Meow-ditation for Busy Meetings Professionals
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI ) As professionals, our days are jam-packed with tasks and obligations. In this high-pressure environment, it’s easy to be consumed by stress and anxiety. If meditation sounds like a far-fetched idea amidst your jam-packed schedule, fret not. The good news is that you don’t need to be a monk or have acres of free time to …
Courageous Conversations: A Dental Professionals Most Powerful Skill
(by Katherine Eitel-Belt, CSP) We’ve all done it… Avoiding conversations we need to have because we’re afraid. Afraid of hurting someone’s feelings. Afraid we might make things worse. Stuffing down the words we want to say. Feeling like a victim when we just aren’t willing to have those crucial conversations.
The Cornerstones of a Successful Speaking & Consulting Business
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI ) Have you ever found yourself sitting in an audience at a dental meeting, taking in the speaker and the content and wondering… “Could I do that? HOW would I go about becoming a speaker or consultant?” Over the past two decades supporting dental speakers and consultants and working one-on-one with 100’s of speaking clients, my …
The Prettiest Girl in the Room
(by Dr. Maggie Augustyn) I have grown up in the shadow of the prettiest girl in the room. By the tender age of 17, my sister had graced the world of Ford modeling, capturing the gaze and admiration of onlookers for reasons that diverged sharply from my own experiences. In all photographs, she towers over me, with long flowing blond …