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This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Machele Galloway, Certified Life Coach to discuss the top 5 goal setting mistakes!   Episode Highlights Machele Galloway's Background  Why Goals Matter Top 5 Goal Setting Mistakes Quotes   “2020 gave us a lot of homework.” “I have signed a few new clients who don't have goals and it is fascinating to me.”   “Goals are a way to be conscious about what you are creating in your life.”    “To be happy everyday for forever would be super boring.”   “Don't try to make it easy, and give up when it's hard.”   “If the goal is easy, double it, make it hard.”   “Our brains love to go all or none.”   Links   Instagram: Lifeleap_coaching    Free Coaching Call with Machele: https://www.lifeleapcoaching.com/freecall    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Tiffany Foy to discuss obtaining advanced degrees in Dental Hygiene.  Highlights    Tiffany's Background  Public Health and Dentistry  WIC - Woman and Infant Children RDH during Covid-19 Mentorship   Quotes   “There's something with hygienists and the similarities of why we do what we do.”    “We are taught in this program that we should be preventing the spread of disease through social distancing and infection control, these are not high tech strategies, but they have a proven track record.”   “When people miss work due to illness that affects the economy.”   “We can rebuild businesses but we cannot bring our loved ones back from the dead.”   “Having a public health background helped me to see the big picture.”   “If some of the courses look intimidating, don't let that stop you.” Links   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/    Sharitys Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Katie Melko, RDH to talk about the top 5 ways to ensure a successful dental visit.   Episode Highlights Katie's Book  Top 5 ways to ensure a successful dental visit Quotes   “I am all about doing something for a child, so they don't grow up and be an adult that fears something, that should never have been fearful.”    “It gives them a safe space to tell their parents how they are feeling.”   “At the root of things we are all children inside.”   “I'm not a fan of ‘if you sit here still I will buy you a toy'.”   “Give them choices that help them to feel like they are in control of the appointment.”   “Why do strangers have so much more clout than the people we love and trust.”   “Try to find a way for them to deal with their fear, in their element.”   Links   www.Katiemelko.com      More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Dr. Tony Stefanou to talk about the business side of dentistry.    Episode Highlights Dr. Stefanou's Background  Top 5: Business of Dentistry  Quotes   “There should not be any conflict, the dentists and hygienists should be partners in a sense and working together.”   “Most people don't know what a profit loss statement is.”    “I think as hygienists, we like to use the excuse that we got into hygiene because we don't like numbers.”    “It's important to know how you get the product.”    “If we don't know ourselves, why a certain amount is being charged, how are we supposed to talk to the patient about it.”   “Create a simple proposal to show what is in it for the practice, and practice owner, to make that a reality.”   “I'm sorry, but sodium saccharin is not a good ingredient.”    “Do yourself a favor and don't be afraid to get paid up front.”    “Be confident in the fact that you are offering something of value.”  Links   https://www.connectthedents.com/dr-tony-stefanou.html    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Karese Laguerre about the top 5 reasons to look into myofunctional therapy!   Episode Highlights Karese's background Top 5 reasons to look into myofunctional therapy Quotes   “All four of my children are the reason I got into myofunctional therapy.”    “You had a lot of case studies right within your own home.”   “People still look at you funny when you say ‘mouth breathing is not good for you'.”   “This field started over 100 years ago.”   “I am fascinated that the way we diet has changed shape of our face which has changed the way that we breathe which has changed the way we sleep.”   “70% of ADHD diagnoses are airway disorders.”    “These are easy things to look for.”   “Once you see it, you can't unsee it.”   “Mouthguards don't do what you think they do.”   “Mouthguards are like putting a bandaid over a bullet wound.”   Links   www.themyospot.com     hello@themyospot.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Bobbi A. Stanley, DDS, MAGD DICOI, FLVI, CDI about the top 5 ways to boost confidence!   Episode Highlights Bobbi's Background Confidence Top 5  Quotes   “There is something about doing the thing you are passionate about with the person you are passionate with.”    “We are who we are, and we should be proud.”   “Our flaws happen to be a part of our beauty.”    “Our inside beauty is so much more important than our outside beauty.”   “It's not about being skinny, or being heavy, it's about being healthy.”   “We have to accept that fact that we are all winners, even if we fall short.”    Links   drbobbi@stanleyinstitute.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with mentor and friend Anne Guignon about Gratitude. May this episode get you into the Thanksgiving spirit and help you realize all you have to be grateful for in your own life!   Episode Highlights Gratitude Top 5 Quotes   “Gratitude allows you to survive, it allows you to make it through hard times.”    “In march 90% of my projected income for the year disappeared.”    “Neurologically our brains default to the negative unless we build a practice of gratitude.”    “Happiness is an inside job.”   “If you don't keep yourself centered on happiness where are you going?”   “It's free, it doesn't cost anything except a little bit of time and energy.” Links anne@anneguignon.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

We have loved having Ashley on Discovering DSO's and are so grateful for all of the knowledge and content she shared with us over the last year! In this final episode of Discovering DSO's Ashley talks to us about organizational change leadership.    Episode Highlights   8 Steps for Successful Large Scale Change Resources   Quotes   “There is a lot of work that goes into large scale changes.”    “We want to make sure we are telling our people why we are implementing the change, and have them behind the change.”    “Everybody has different learning styles.”   “When people feel uneasy about change it is because they feel they are automatically going to lose something, which may be true, but what are they going to gain.”  Links   ashleymccauleyrdh@gmail.com     More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is talking with Joy Raskie, RDH about the Top 5 RDH laser procedures.    Episode Highlights Joys Background Top 5 - RDH Laser Procedures  Quotes   “I called my husband balling and said ‘I am not using this machine until I get training'.”    “It's a pre-procedural laser decontamination you can do before you probe, scale, or ultrasonic.”    “What's inside that pocket?”    “At the end of the appointment she said she has been dealing with the pain for a week and It was just gone, it is that fast!"   "1/3 of the world population has the herpes virus.”   “With treating a cold sore the patient should never tell you this feels hot or uncomfortable.” Links https://advanceddentalhygiene.com   joyraskierdh@gmail.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week Machell Hudson shares with us the final episode of Reflection Health Podcast. Thank you for listening and joining Machell and Katy on this journey!   Episode Highlights Gratitude, growth, and not goodbye but see you later!   Quotes   “I couldn't mimic how I felt when I was doing this with her.”   “The friends that I have gained in the last 4 years … I am still in awe. I don't know what I would do without them.”   “We have to share the gratitude that we have and the people we have been blessed with in this world.”   “Leadership is not magnetic personality, that can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not "making friends and influencing people", that is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”   “Our walk on this planet while we are here is our testimony.”   “The most growth comes out of those most uncomfortable moments.”   “This world of dentistry is full of leaders and they are pulling leadership out of people that didn't know they had it in them.”   “Never miss an opportunity to tell someone what they have within them, they may not know, they may not get it, and they may not believe it. They need you to believe in them until they believe in themselves.”   Links   More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com and machellhudson@yahoo.com 

Today on Discovering DSO's Podcast Ashley is finalizing her series on women in leadership positions, this week focusing on 5 tips for climbing the leadership ladder.   Episode Highlights   Leadership Ladder   Quotes   “Success is not something that is given, it is not in the world for the taking, success is something that we create.”   “Ask yourself, what kind of courses can I take, what kind of books can I read, what kind of podcasts can I listen to, to improve in that area.”   “You have to give yourself the opportunity to take that leap, and allow yourself to fail.”   “The leadership ladder requires a lot of work.”   “Work life balance is not 50/50.”   “Know what you are talking about, and who you are talking to.”   “The first step to getting somewhere is deciding you are not going to stay where you are.” Links Woman Up: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Up-Overcome-Sabotage-Success/dp/1630471925    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

  This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with fellow classmate and friend, Dr. Kelly Tanner about the Top 5 Leadership Tips.     Episode Highlights Kelly's background Top 5 - Leadership  Quotes   “We don't think of ourselves as leaders but we set that standard every day, in every organization, for how it is going to be run. We set the tone, the mood, the effect we have on that organization for how dental hygiene integrates.”   “We made it through dental hygiene school, we have some smarts.”   “When you are delegated something, you feel valued.”   “I must connect to grow.”   “We have to be open to learn and to grow, our patients rely on us to do that.”   “You can be a leader and a follower all at the same time.”   Links   nextleveldentalhygiene.com    kelly@nextleveldentalhygiene.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

Today on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley continues her series on Women in Leadership Positions, this week focusing on 12 tips for negotiation skills!   Episode Highlights   Negotiation tips from Woman Up   Quotes   “I script it out. I plan the beginning, the middle and the end and I practice it.”   “Counter constructively with facts.”   “You never want to be caught off guard in a negotiation.”   “Practicing negotiation is like a muscle that needs constant exercise.”   “Celebrate the outcome no matter what the outcome is, because you took the chance.”   Links Woman Up: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Up-Overcome-Sabotage-Success/dp/1630471925    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined again by Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, DDS MPH, PhD for the third portion of their series together!   Highlights  Dr. Cunha-Cruz's background Takeaways from the project The future of population based care   Quotes   “It takes a team to implement those things, it takes communication and leadership.”   “When you are bringing change, there will be people that are resistant and you need to engage them.”   “It was an amazing project. We were able to accomplish so much in such a short period of time.”   “When you look at the results of a project, you can not capture the amount of learning and the amount of benefit that the project brought to the people involved.”   “I wish I knew then, what I know now. We can all say that.”   “We need to be thinking about creative ways to deliver care.” Links Dr. Cunha-Cruz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-cunha-cruz-8a679113/?fbclid=IwAR1o5HirW79oHaQhVm_bYUD7C5Kp_wDErK-YmeN9Yqu-dwxvJ701px9D6jY    More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Janiece Ervin, RDH about the Top 5 ways to use your patients behavior to help them own their disease!    Episode Highlights Approachability  Establishing rapport Knowledge Influence Acceptance Quotes   “If you don't understand how you communicate, you're not going to be good at communicating with your patients.”   “Building rapport is a fundamental aspect of communication.”   “Make sure they know the steps that are being done throughout the appointment.”   “In hygiene we are selling health, we are selling the idea that if you do these things for yourself, you will be healthy orally and systemically.”   “When they leave they need to know they have a disease, something is diseased in their mouth.”   “When you start the appointment with the focus of health, their mindset is already there.”   Links   Janiece@thedensmiles.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

Today on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley is kicking off her series on women in leadership positions, this week focusing on confidence!   Episode Highlights 12 qualities of highly confident women Brag book  Quotes   “Don't feel threatened, feel inspired.”    “The bulk of what we need to do in leadership roles starts with confidence.”    “Put on your big girl panties and deal with it."   “When we celebrate others, we learn about ourselves."   “It's okay to ask for help, it's okay to look silly, and it's okay to be wrong.”    “Confidence is not something we are born with, it is built.”    “Every time we fail, but move on, we build our confidence.”    Links Woman Up: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Up-Overcome-Sabotage-Success/dp/1630471925    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined again by Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, DDS, MPH, PhD to talk about the value of academia and business partnering on research initiatives.    Highlights  Academic Perspective Advantages Business Perspective Advantages  PREDICT Project Quotes   “Having those partnerships will allow us to be connected with what is important, which is the benefit to the population and practitioners.”    “We can reduce the costs of doing research by partnering with businesses.”    “We chose together with the company, 14 counties where we randomly assigned half of them that would receive intervention, and the others would wait, and we evaluated for 2 years.”    “The aims were increased quality and access, and decreased inequities.”    “We identified that their need was access to care.”   “We were providing care based on the risk of decay.”   “It is not so simple to achieve. It is logical, but it is not simple."   Links Dr. Cunha-Cruz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-cunha-cruz-8a679113/?fbclid=IwAR1o5HirW79oHaQhVm_bYUD7C5Kp_wDErK-YmeN9Yqu-dwxvJ701px9D6jY    More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Spring Hatfield, RDH about the Top 5 components to look for in research.    Episode Highlights Spring's background with research Research components Top 5    Quotes   “I am an advertiser's dream… I always want to see the good and believe everything.”    “It could put patients or ourselves at risk, if it doesn't meet the claim.”    “They are scientists and ultimately they just want people to understand the science.”   “Not all journals are created equal.”   “Be careful when you share that kind of stuff and be clear 'this is a pre-print study'."   “Make sure their credentials match what they are trying to tell you.”    “Sometimes results don't match the conclusion, so it's important to read both."   “It takes a long time to get good science.”   Links springhatfieldrdh@gmail.com    Beall's List: https://beallslist.net/ Retraction Watch Database: http://retractiondatabase.org/RetractionSearch.aspx? More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley is talking about effective and productive team meetings!   Episode Highlights Memo System  Benefits  Quotes   “I took this article and have been living it.”    “He banned powerpoint presentations and moved to a memo system.”   “You read the memo before going to the meeting.”    “Your team comes into the meeting super informed on the background of things, and has time to process.”    “Actually writing a memo forces your team members to put pen to paper and get into that deeper thinking.”    “It makes you look great because you have put all the work in up front and people can see where you are coming from."   Links   More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, DDS MPH, PhD to talk about projects they have collaborated on through business and academia.    Highlights  Dr. Cunha-Cruz's background  Health Service Research Research in daily clinical practice  Examples of applications   Quotes   “You want people to be able to learn from your experience and change it.”   “Research needs to be simple, practical and meaningful to the practice.”    “We learn from you, and you learn from us. It is bi-directional.”    “Taking that time to reflect is key.”    “How can you look at your data, reflect on it, and do a small process of change?"   Links   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking about the Top 5 ways to deal with toxic people, with return guest Jennifer Mullowney!   Episode Highlights Dealing with Toxic People - Top 5   Quotes   “Sometimes in a dental office it is hard to distance yourself.”   “Be candid about how their behavior is effecting you.”    “If we don't have these conversations, we are hurting them and the entire workplace.”    “Some of us are sponges, and others don't suck anything in.”    “We can only be held accountable for our own actions and responses.”    “This isn't good for me anymore, I am going to have to move on.”   “Patients can sense when you are in a toxic environment, and that is not good for the office.”    Links   Dental-ish Podcast: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dental-ish-3/   More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley is joined again by Sarah Varney and Christine Diehl from DSO Hygiene Excellence!  Episode Highlights Academy Survey - A Needs Assessment 5 Pillars  Free Membership for RDHs Quotes   “During Covid-19, we saw an opportunity and responsibility to support dental hygienists in DSOs.”    “We wanted to build leaders that understood the business side of the industry, and work towards better patient outcomes.”    “The most important part, and the base, is leadership.”    “The hygienists wanted to be leaders in their space, and honestly the DSO leaders wanted them to be leaders in the space too.”    “This is a career, not a job. You are an educated professional.”    “What does that dental/medical synergy look like? We have a responsibility to look at that.”    “Profit and KPIs, that pillar is last, and a result of doing all the things right. If you start with that [pillar], you are wrong.”    Links   dsohygieneexcellence@gmail.com    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined again by Dr. Erinne Kennedy, DMD, MPH, MMSc. Dr. Kennedy and Sharity talk to us about education and applying her research with the community in Alaska.   Highlights  Online Course Dental Health Aid Therapist  Community Based Program  ASTDD - Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Student Centered Learning Community Toolbox  Quotes   “When you are practicing true community based research, you often go in with one idea, and come out realizing you need to do something totally different.”    “This course empowered, equipped and provided resources that were all in one location.”    “They are often recruited from the same community they go back and serve.”    “There is school, and then there is real life, and sometimes there is a disconnect.”    “I need to ask myself, ‘Did I do that?' and if I didn't, I need to go back and fix that.”   “There are very few problems in a dental office that cannot be solved through these three perspectives.”    Links   https://www.thecommunityguide.org/content/community-toolbox-developing-strategic-and-action-plans?fbclid=IwAR2vNU4_iRSaz0AIR2zOkqlOWiINoxwvyx43trQOXU9MvLn5G8i5BTy62zs   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is joined by Lacy Walker, RDH! Lacy informs us of the top 5 chairside chats you need to have with your patients!   Episode Highlights Lacy's background Whole body health - a goal for all dental professionals  Top 5 conversations to have with your patients   Quotes   “I assume you, as a military spouse like me, are gunning for national licensure.”   “We've saved patients' lives because they didn't know they had high blood pressure.”    “Floss is not as magical as we want it to be.”    “I should talk to my dentist about doctor stuff, and my doctor about dentist stuff.”    “Once you see it, you can't unsee it.”    “You don't have to know all of the answers, the idea is that you introduce the topic and give the patients avenues to research more.”   “I still have that fear, I am totally afraid of implants.”    Links   Lacy's Email: CE@ataleoftwohygienists.com    Dental-ish Podcast: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dental-ish-3/    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley is joined by Sarah Varney and Christine Diehl from DSO Hygiene Excellence!  Episode Highlights Dental hygiene within a DSO DSO Hygiene Excellence  Elevating hygienists Quotes   “We believed that there is a huge untapped power In the DSOs.”    “We would like to have some collaboration, we have this incredible community.”   “You can imagine what the feedback was, and how they were looking to be supported due to Covid.”   “We've wanted to give hygienists a reason to come back to practice.”    “You are essential. It is important to treat our patients, and you are important.”    “Research shows that in 10-15 years DSOs are going to make up 70% of the dental space.”    “You can have 100 practices, but how well are they doing?”   Links   dsohygieneexcellence@gmail.com    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley is joined by Sarah Varney and Christine Diehl from DSO Hygiene Excellence!  Episode Highlights Dental hygiene within a DSO DSO Hygiene Excellence  Elevating hygienists Quotes   “We believed that there is a huge untapped power In the DSOs.”    “We would like to have some collaboration, we have this incredible community.”   “You can imagine what the feedback was, and how they were looking to be supported due to Covid.”   “We've wanted to give hygienists a reason to come back to practice.”    “You are essential. It is important to treat our patients, and you are important.”    “Research shows that in 10-15 years DSOs are going to make up 70% of the dental space.”    “You can have 100 practices, but how well are they doing?”   Links   dsohygieneexcellence@gmail.com    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined again by Dr. Erinne Kennedy, DMD, MPH, MMSc. Dr. Kennedy and Sharity talk to us about applying research application into our clinical practice.    Highlights  Tell me more Climate change Deliver back to the community    Quotes   “Transportation challenges affect virtually all patients.”    “Is there a day and time that would work better, that I can note in your chart?”    “Someone shouldn't miss out on healthcare due to a transportation challenge.”    “You need to make sure you bring your results back to that community, you need to share.”    “If you build trust and allow someone to make change for themselves, and support them along the way, 20 years from now it is very likely that person will still be healthy.”    Links More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is joined by Cherie Le Penske and Fred Joyal to talk about the Clara Mask!  Episode Highlights Cherie and Fred's Background Clara Mask - The Purpose and Why Top 5 - Clara Edition!   Quotes   “They estimated it would save them over 1.5 million dollars within a year and a half on disposables.”   “We keep hearing Clara is so much more than a respirator that can make you feel better and breathe well.”   “I miss my Cavitron scaler … hand scaling is not for me.”    “[With Clara] You have much better communication, and that is crucial.”   “You are constantly transferring bad air out, and good air in… with every breath.”    “The entire product is made in Massachusetts.”    Links   *Clara Mask is FDA Approved, and NIOSH Approval Pending    https://www.breatheclara.com/     Dental-ish Podcast: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dental-ish-3/    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast, Ashley talks to us about alignment and how it relates to accountability!    Episode Highlights How do we hold ourselves accountable  HPI process  The importance of a process and the roles within it Communication plan   Quotes   “How do our intentions align with our actions?”    “Does everyone understand the why, and the intent of the process?”   “Alignment begins by adopting a common process.”    “My communication plan needs to be spot on.”    “80% of barriers to performance are work environment related.”    “Support and success happen when people believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”  Links More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Dr. Erinne Kennedy, DMD, MPH, MMSc. In this episode, Dr. Kennedy and Sharity talk to us about water quality and how it affects social determinants of health.    Highlights    2 Step Project Qualitative vs. Quantitative  Social Determinants of Health  9 Themes Water Borne Diseases, Water Wash Diseases    Quotes   “We went there to look at fluoride in the water. We went in with blinders on”   “Climate change is impacting the water and sanitation infrastructure in rural communities.”   “As an alternative to clean water, they have relied on sugar sweetened beverages.”    “Your body knows when something isn't quite right… if water has a smell or taste to it, it is really hard to drink it.”    “I broke down and said you know what, I am just going to do what everyone else is doing and get a Coke… because I need something to drink.”    Links More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is talking about the Top 5 components of a highly profitable DSO. Amanda is joined by Danya Montoya and Erika Grimm to break down this weeks TOP 5!    Episode Highlights 5 components of a highly profitable DSO Quotes   “This is a way to keep us excited and engaged”   “They have already figured out their strengths and are looking to expand to the multi level practice”    “We have a patients first mentality”    “Use your strengths and put you in the right place, at the right time, with the right people”    “Sometimes these doctors get addicted to the acquisition”    “It's really really easy to purchase a practice but we have to have a strategy within our DSO to do that”    “Don't get number drunk with these KPI's... only monitor what you know will directly effect the performance of the organization”    “We want each team to feel they are doing the best they can, so the patient is experiencing the best care”    “I wanted to retire, until I met you, and now I don't want to”   “Those team members that are burned out...are not in the right place, they haven't found their team”      Links   DSO-Success.com    Dental-ish Podcast: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dental-ish-3/    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com    

This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Machell Hudson is again joined by Amanda Hill, fellow Dental Podcast Network Host, of Your Dental Top 5. Machell and Amanda embark on a 4 part series, this is part 4 of the series!    Episode Highlights   Obsessions of the week Ph and Salivary Flow   Quotes   “I got brand new running shoes and they feel like clouds”   “I usually realize I need new shoes when I feel my knees”    “Love your body because it is an incredible piece of work that never stops trying to take care of you”    “Really look at the Ph”   “He teaches you in this book how to break it all down and make it so simple”    “We are recommending acidic ph products to patients that are probably eating and drinking acidic products and they are bathing their teeth in acidic products that are supposed to protect their teeth… it's all wrong"   Links   More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast with Ashley McCauley, Ashley talks to us about accountability!   Episode Highlights Approach of Introducing Accountability Statistics on Goals    Quotes   “63% of DSO Leaders did not feel their hygienists were accountable”   “When performance is measured, performance improves, when performance is measured and reported the rate of improvement accelerates”    “How do we know where we are going, if we don't know how to get there”    “When you commit to somebody else that you are willing to complete this goal you are 65% more likely to complete it"   “If you have an accountability appointment with someone you committed the goal to you are 95% more likely to reach the goal”      Links     More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH to talk about Substance Use Disorders (SUD) this is part 4 of this 4 part series!    Highlights  Resource and Referrals  Courses and Training for Hygienists   Quotes   “They may be hesitant to ask questions because they don't know where to send the patients when they get the answers”    “Even the first few conversations I felt like I was stumbling, and that is okay, that is how you learn”   “It is always great to refer them to their physician or medical practitioner”    “Taking that course on how to talk to patients and screen them in a non judgey way is really helpful for them opening up to you”   “I love those courses that have to do with soft skills and communication”    “These are not just for your patients, you can take them home to talk to your kids”    “We as dental hygienists can have an incredible influence on our patients lives… don't take that for granted, value it”    “The options are limitless with the relationships we have with our patients”    “This is a passion of mine, it brings me joy to help anyone I can”    Links www.drugabuse.gov   www.Niaaa.nih.gov   A rethink of the way we drink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKbq2IytC4  Stephanie Botts email address:  stephanie.tcdo@gmail.com More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is joined by fellow Dental Podcast Network Host of Dental-Ish Podcast, Anaika Forbes!    Episode Highlights Tips For Temping Quotes   “The 5 things I am going to talk about will make your comfortable before you walk into that office”    “What is this….. I THINK I LIKE IT”   “You want to know the software and hardware they use”    “We need a PP break and a PPE break”    “The majority of offices are not disinfecting their hand pieces between every patient”    “Always be professional, it doesn't matter what else is going on there around you, you are there to serve the patients”      Links   anaikardh@gmail.com    Dental-ish Podcast: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dental-ish-3/    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Machell Hudson is again joined by Amanda Hill, fellow Dental Podcast Network Host, of Your Dental Top 5. Machell and Amanda embark on a 4 part series! This is part 3 of the series!   Episode Highlights Quaratine DeW and The Incredible Anne Duffy  Waterlines Tell your patients      Quotes   “When we love what we do so much, opportunity is going to take you down in the best way”    “At the end of that month I was bored, and I had anxiety”    “If you are not part of DeW you should totally check it out, it's awesome!”   “You don't know that... unless you are testing your waterlines”    “Tell your patients all the things you are doing to keep them safe, because right now they are afraid”      Links   More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast with Ashley McCauley, Ashley is joined by Dr. Joel Lowsky, Director of Academic & Industry Relations at ADMI and Dr. Airy Choi, Dentist Associate of the Aspen Dental, Grand Prairie, TX location   Episode Highlights Recruitment During the Pandemic  AMA - Ask Me Anything Dr. Choi's Background DSO Myths Debunked  PPE Advice for New Grads Benefits to Working at a DSO   Quotes   “We open up a Q/A session and allow them to bombard us with questions”    “My relationship with Aspen began my first year of dental school… those recruiting programs really work”   “I don't need to do a GPR, I just need a great mentor”    “I as the practitioner have autonomy over my treatment plan”    “At any given time we have about 200 dentist positions available”    “We are hiring now for practices that will be open by the time the 2021 grads are ready to work”    “In the next year we are looking at adding 500-700 dentist positions”    “That is how you learn and develop as a dentist, you need to be able to freely practice with your license”    “You think you know everything… but you don't, you need guidance”     Links   aspendentalce.com  aspendentaljobs.com Joel.Lowsky@aspendental.com Phone Number: 315–558–1412 airy.choi@aspendental.com   More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH to talk about Substance Use Disorders (SUD) this is part 3 of multi- part series!   Highlights  Talking to your Patients about SUD  Trauma, Bruxism, Poor Hygiene  Positive Praise   Quotes   “Not a lot of hygienists were talking about heart disease and diabetes that long ago either”    “These patients would come in several times a week with different chips in their teeth”    “I am not trying to have an intervention with my patient during their hygiene exam”    “I do the oral cancer screening on every patient, whether they are an adult or a child, at every single appointment”    “I give positive affirmations and praise when they mark no”   Links Stephanie Botts email address:  stephanie.tcdo@gmail.com More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is joined by Brooke Crouch! Brooke talks to us about the Top 5 Places for a Public Health Hygienist!   Episode Highlights What is a Public Health Hygienist FQHC TOP 5 Quotes   “Look for anything that might say oral health”   “If you go work remotely, outside of a state health department you will likely need something additional”    “You are working with a population that may not be receiving care in any other setting”    “We've got our MouthWatch camera out there, we are being really innovative”    “It helps that fear because we are in their setting”    “Our space might be tight but it always works out”    “They need more hygienists in nursing homes, they need more care”   “You really get to deeper issues in public health”   Links     More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com    

This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Machell Hudson is again joined by Amanda Hill, fellow Dental Podcast Network Host, of Your Dental Top 5. Machell and Amanda embark on a 4 part series! This is part 2 of the series!   Episode Highlights   Half Way Hygiene Dental Unit Waterlines   Quotes   “Our responsibility is to educate the patient on their disease state and do everything we can on our end to treat their disease state”    “She's not over diagnosing, she is diagnosing properly”    “Ours was off the charts, there were too many to count, the spores were off the chart”    “I am a waterline warrior”    “Dirty waterlines can hurt out patients… children have been sickened, like really sick”    “33 states it is mandated by the dental board”    Links   More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast with Ashley McCauley, Ashley talks to Kim Kavala who is the Senior Vice President of Learning and Development at Aspen Dental Management, Inc.    Episode Highlights Kim's Background COVID-16 and Virtual Learning Obstacles   Quotes   “I've always believed virtual learning has benefits”    “Nationwide we are going to fill 500 provider roles”    “We have the resources and technology to grow and scale”    “We strive for a different interaction with the learners every 5 minutes”    “It is a new world for learning and there are so many pro's when you get the hang of it”     Links   More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH to talk about Substance Use Disorders (SUD) this is part 2 of multi- part series!   Labeling  Stages Characteristics hallmark to Substance Use Agreement SUD is multifactorial    Quotes   “Substance use disorder is a very treatable disorder”    “This isn't a character flaw, it is a disease”    “6% of adults have a substance use disorder”    “30% are misusing substances”    “It's not an easy, you are going to get it, and you are not”     Links Stephanie Botts email address:  stephanie.tcdo@gmail.com More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is joined by Jennifer Mullowney to talk about a skill that is not only useful in clinic, but in life in general. We are talking about top 5 ways to disagree…respectfully.   Episode Highlights Jennifer's Background Tone is hard to tell Compare resources Point of View Acknowledge Feelings Responding to an attack    Quotes   “I worry that social media has stripped some of those filers we used to have”    “It's a stressful time, but it has gotten out of hand”    “If you come from a place of ‘help me understand' you will get a lot more”    “I feel, I think, I believe”    “Everything takes more thought during this time”    “You have to know that sometimes nothing is going to work”   “Let that fade out and work on something you can control”    “The stronger you are together the better front you present to your patients”    “If both people are calm and can share their feelings you would be amazed at what can happen”    “I need you to hear me that I am not attacking you”   “Steer clear of the tornado and go in your figurative shelter”    Links     More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Machell Hudson is again joined by Amanda Hill, fellow Dental Podcast Network Host, of Your Dental Top 5. Machell and Amanda embark on a 4 part series!   Episode Highlights   For the love of the profession Amanda Background and Journey Halfway Hygiene   Quotes   “Let me tell you friends out there, we don't do this stuff for the money”    “You know what, I would have done it for free”   “You are making offices better, and teams better and it's better for the patient”    “Little did I know he wasn't interviewing me to answer phones, he was interviewing me to be a dental assistant”    “I said I can't do this anymore my husband is in Iraq and I'm going to lose it, and they worked with me”    “I walked away from that conversation with a job”    “I always felt like I was doing halfway hygiene”    Links   More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast with Ashley McCauley, Ashley talks to us about your morning routine, and using it to drum up motivation!   Episode Highlights Episode 50! The Miracle Morning  Go to bed being ready Meditation  Goal Setting and Visualization  Reading Exercise for Energy    Quotes   “You guys, this doesn't happen overnight”    “I am very grateful to be raised in a family that knew to get where you wanted to be, you had to work really hard”    “I cannot say enough great things about this book”   “Go to bed feeling ready for the next day”    “One of my passions in the morning is having a cup of coffee”    “If we are not moving in the morning it is hard to get that energy for the day”    “The key is taking care of yourself”    “When I get out of my routine, I get into a slump”   “21 days to make a habit … if you can fall into your routine for 21 days, you will fall into something great”    Links   Miracle Morning Book: https://amzn.to/3bpumGr    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

  This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH to talk about Substance Use Disorders (SUD).   Highlights Stephanie's Background and Personal Story Therapist to Patients, developing the skill  Substance Abuse Screening  Mental Health Stigma  How to become educated    Quotes   “I love the relationships I have been able to build with my patients”    “I honor that because they trust me…our relationship is built on more than just teeth”    “Alcohol is one of the leading causes of oral cancer 70% of those diagnosed with oral cancer are heavy drinkers”    “80% of those diagnosed with oral cancer are smokers, we need to be taking about both things”    “It was a very slow progression for me, I didn't even know it was happening”    “I had all of the things that America considers success…but I didn't know how to handle what was going on in my head”    “30% of adults are misusing or overusing substances”    “Alcohol is a drug, like anything else” Links   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is joined by fellow Dental Podcast Network Host, Ashley McCauley! Ashley and Amanda talk about the top 5 myths about DSO's!    Episode Highlights Corporate Dentistry and DSO's  Purchasing and Procurement  Production DSO's Care about their People   Quotes   “Once I truly understood it, and understand the opportunities and what it was providing, I fell in love with it, and can't imagine going back”    “I love to watch things grow, and what I have found to be my biggest passion is watching people grow”    “It's a support and management group”    “Hygienists are change agents”    “The more you look at it and understand it the more valuable team member you are”  Links   ashleymccauleyrdh@gmail.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    Discovering DSO's Podcast: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Machell Hudson is again joined by Julia Worrall, who is known as the sleep RN! Julia and Machell continue their dive into a topic of the upmost importance, which is mental health! This is part 2 of a 2 part series, if you missed last week be sure to listen to last week's episode first!   Episode Highlights   Healing is Hope Sleep Issues and Mental Health Resources Obsession of the Week   Quotes   “None of us know it all, we are all sharing and learning”   “We all have a gut feeling, and I am not discounting that, go all the way with that, but we do have forms that help to take away the ambiguity”    “There are so many examples that are not readily apparent”   “Healing somebody is giving them hope”    “Sleep issues precede mental health issues by up to 6 months”  Links   Julia@thesleeprn.com    thesleeprn.com    lynnrogers.com    Studyclub.orofacialtherapeutics.com    More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com

This week on Discovering DSO's Podcast with Ashley McCauley, Ashley talks to us about cultivating motivation! Episode Highlights What is Motivation How do we cultivate it Recognition Find your motivating factors High Performance Resources   Quotes   “Motivation is one of the things I am truly fascinated by”   “Nobody can be motivated all of the time”    “If you are truly obsessed with something, you are motivated to get it”    “Motivation is not always monetary”    “Are we recognizing our people for the hard work they are putting in?”   “A little bit of recognition goes a long way”    “Energy is absolutely contagious”    “Put a timer on your phone that reminds you to stop, get present and think about something you have accomplished that day”    “Like how we need to give recognition to our teams, we also need to give recognition to ourselves”  Links   More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by returning guest Cindy Shirtcliff! Sharity and Cindy discuss Interprofessional Care highlighting how to expand your lens and value brought to both the patient, and practitioner!  Episode Highlights Cindy's background Interprofessional Care  Expanding your lens Value to the patient Value to the professional    Quotes   “I think that we need to see the client of patient of the lens of whole patient care”    “We look through the lens of our own discipline and we don't expand”    “The connection between oral health and diabetes as we know, is huge”   “If you work in the Medicaid world you have above the line and below the line, paid for, and not paid for”    “I think with cross training and teamwork we can bring some of those questions to the forefront”    “She was talking about all this weight she had lost, and it was an oral health issue”    “If you hear something 6 times, you are more likely to have it in your memory”    “I have a team of professionals with me that are responsible for the patient”  Links   https://www.ontarioshores.ca/about_us/our_approach/interprofessional   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is joined by Abby Waters to talk about boundaries and how to set them!    Episode Highlights They are your responsibility  People pleasing  Practice the pause Start slow Don't go Back   Quotes   “It's not just okay, it's really good to set boundaries”    “There are a lot of teams that function in disfunction”    “Performance increases and profitability as well”    “People can't read your mind”    “You can't be a people pleaser and expect to have good boundaries”    “'I can bring more value if I can make others happy'...that is a big lie!”   “Gossip is very common in the workplace, and nothing good ever comes from it”    “Be careful to have conversations the right way”  Links   Abby's Contact: www.abbywatersgrowcoach.com  More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Machell Hudson is joined by Julia Worrall, who is known as the sleep RN! Julia and Machell dive into a topic of the utmost importance, which is mental health!    Episode Highlights   Suicide Risk Assessment Psychiatry  Form    Quotes   “One in three suffer from a debilitating depression”   “Every month we are having a years worth of suicides”    “We are not talking about this the way we should”    “We will not come out of this pandemic the same way we went in”    “Trauma is trauma and the brain doesn't distinguish whether it is emotional or physical”    “With boys the number is much higher than 1 in 6 because men are unlikely to report”   “Men are more likely to have successful suicide attempts”    “If someone has a clear plan, that person needs help immediately”    Links   Julia@thesleeprn.com    thesleeprn.com    lynnrogers.com    Studyclub.orofacialtherapeutics.com    More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy's email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell's email:   machell@productivedentist.com