Podcasts about careerfusion

Welcome to season 2! For our 5th episode of the Women in Dentistry podcast, we have Ms. Sandra Berger. Sandra Berger is “The CE Concierge”. She founded Superior Seminar Solutions (SSS), a continuing education concierge company to provide solutions and support in all aspects of continuing education and meeting planning in the healthcare industry.   Sandra's entrepreneurial side was enhanced while attending CareerFusion. Inspired she started her own company. She is now the 'go-to' resource for continuing education among her peers, working with individuals and companies of all sizes as their AGD PACE or ADA CERP concierge. She welcomes Smiles at Sea, Dental Hub 360, and The CE Exchange as some of her star clients. She loves sharing her knowledge of time management, smoking cessation, electronic cigarettes, and medical marijuana with the dental world. Sandra can be reached at SSSBerg@gmail.com Join us as she talks about "The Continuing Education Concierge!" Linked In Information: linkedin.com/in/sssberg Website Information: www.superiorseminarsolutions.com Facebook Page:  Superior Seminar Solutions

Xylitol is one of the things I talk about with anyone who will listen!  It has so many uses and misconceptions. People question the name and often confuse it with artificial sweeteners so they disregard it. But it isn’t a chemical artificial sweetener at all, it is a sugar that is found in birch trees and corn cobs...it also happens to be something that our body creates naturally, and supplementing with it in the mouth helps stop cavities SIGNIFICANTLY! The magic of xylitol is best realized when you understand WHY it works, and to best explain that I brought in Shirley Gutkowski. Shirley has been at the forefront of mouth transformations with xylitol, and she gets to the point instead of wasting your time with fluff! Whether you are a consumer looking for better outcomes at home or a dental provider, this episode is packed full of gems, and shouldn’t be missed! Have a listen and enjoy, and thanks Shirley! Links to products discussed: Ivoclar Chlorhexidine Varnish Find Shirley at: Primal Air: primal air Email: crosslinkpresent@aol.com If you’re looking for the low down on strep bacteria, here it is: The bacteria streptococcus mutans is the one of the most significant bacteria in creating a cavity. Its purpose is to mainly pump out a sticky film that allows other bacteria to enter and create bigger problems (listen to the podcast for a detained breakdown). Not only is strep responsible for cavities and gum disease, but throat, ear and sinus infections as well. Xylitol works directly on the strep bacteria – starving it and not allowing it to create the sticky film. Without the sticky film, the cavities cannot happen. Thanks Shirley for all your knowledge and insights, we value you so much! Shirley’s Bio: Shirley is an envelope pusher and clinical agitator. After nearly 20 years of chairside dental hygiene practice in SSC, small group and large group practice she retired her scalers and became a full-time writer and speaker. Her topic in the past: caries management beyond floss and fluoride introducing practitioners to xylitol and biofilm management. Today her passion is reignited with the study of orofacial myofunctional therapy and its role in absolute health. She owns and operates Primal Air OMT and Breathing Retraining. By spotting the earliest signs of orofacial myofunctional disorders she coaches parents in simple exercises for their child (close their mouth) to providing full service myofunctional techniques to widen the palate offering space for the tongue to maintain the arch space and improve sinus volume. Nothing works without air. CAREERfusion is a collaborative effort she works on with her mentor Beth Thompson. CAREERfusion brings together opportunities for corporate partners and clinicians. Motivates everyone to be their best and puts them into an environment that stimulates positive actions for each person. It also is extremely self-directed so everyone leaves with something different, different goals, different paths to explore and individualized ways to achieve their desires. To learn more about how to implement xylitol and how to help stop the progression of gum disease and cavities visit Oral Health Coaching

Today’s episode has Angie Stone with us again, but this time it’s on location at CAREERfusion 2017 in Daytona Beach, FL! I wanted to capture the moment of CAREERfusion, because as an out of the box thinking hygienist, I’ve been told for many years by many peers that “I just needed to be there”. It took me years to, and thanks to the DebbieZ Pay It Forward Fund, I was chosen this year as a scholarship recipient! Angie and I spend time talking about what has helped her outside of the box career, where HyLife Oral Health Alliance is going, and what prompted her to write “Dying From Dirty Teeth” (Amazon Best Seller). She believes CAREERfusion is unique because nowhere else will you find the people who have the ability to help move you in the direction you that you are built for. It also can propel your career in ways you’d never imagine. It’s like a specialized tribe for dental hygienists! We get into the importance of pivoting when needed and investing in yourself We give shout outs to: Career Fusion – Angie’s message to hygienists thinking about it is "Do It" Shirley Gutkowski and Primal Air Xlear.com Under One Roof DebbieZ and the National Cancer Network Angie gives us the update on HyLife Oral Health Alliance (HOHA) and explains how hygienists can get involved with her company and mission. As a HyLife Oral Care Specialist, hygienists can see residents for brushing and in between the teeth cleaning (this is not dental hygiene) With hygienists acting as caregivers and the care team administering xylitol not only is oral health improved, but life span and quality of life can be greatly enhanced! 30% of pneumonia is aspiration pneumonia. When mouth bacteria build up, it can be inhaled during coughing and choking.  When that bacteria hits the lungs, we’ve got issues! Having an Oral Care Specialist on your team helps increase the value of life, impact the quality of life and enhance the client experience! Do it for the resident, the resident’s family and the care team! Angie appeared in a previous podcast all about xylitol – listen here Angie would love it if you: Liked the HyLife Oral Health Alliance Facebook page To learn more about HOHA, or to get involved as a hygienist, click here

Jasmin Haley RDH on Investing in Yourself, Avoiding “Imposterism” and CAREERfusion. Jasmin and I got the chance to sit down at CAREERfusion the first week of January. We were both first-time attendees, and at the end of the third day, we took a few moments to reflect on the experience we were in the middle of. She opens up about how she has been able to be vulnerable here, and the validation she felt from this meeting. Jasmin is a hygienist carving her own path as a speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She is adjunct faculty in a hygiene program, and like many, she is temping part time. She schools me on Brick vs. The Brick, which I completely failed! She shares her takeaways from CAREERfusion Imposter syndrome has to go. Being in intentional with decision making and self-compassionate while working through her career path without holding back. We reflect on 2016 RDH Under One Roof’s Keynote speaker Colette Carlson’s talk about “making an ask out of yourself” Jasmin gives her thoughts about the importance of healthy patients and how oral health coaching is an amazing adjunct for patients in the dental office who are trying to control cavities and gum disease. How getting people to change is difficult, and as a public health instructor “the health belief model” requires that people believe they are at risk for disease and how that often doesn’t happen in a traditional appointment We talk about the book “The Power of Habit” and habit loops vs keystone habits and how that relates to patient care and behavioral change. Links: The Power of Habit Momgienists podcast Beyond the prophy Beyond the Prophy Presents: Drug addiction crisis and the dental professional with Edie Gibson Think beyond the prophy I really enjoyed sitting down with Jasmin, and I look forward to what 2017 holds for her!!

Dr Jon Engel DDS is not only an amazing dentist, he’s also a five time CAREERFusion attendee!  Today he sits down and tells us why he comes to CAREERFusion, and what he takes back to his team and patients. Dr. Engel is unlike any dentist I’ve ever met; he cares deeply for his patients, but he’s also in tune with his emotions.  And, in a perfect world he’d put himself out of business by preventing cavities if it were up to him.  Naturally, I picked his brain about the prevention he lives and breathes, and he’s kind enough to give the listeners some great insight about pH control, and how xylitol attacks the mouth bacteria responsible for cavities. He opens up about how in the past he used to take it personally when his patients didn’t accept his treatment recommendations, but how he now holds space for people and comes from the place of serving the patient vs. treating them.

MOMgienists are blessed with the gift of motherhood and the opportunity to raise little humans that will one day make a difference in our world. With such a gift comes the challenge of juggling ourselves, interests, or professional career. Support is necessary for working mothers to carry on with our professional goals from our spouses, children, and professional network.  Jasmin attended the CAREERFusion discovery event for 4.5 days. CAREERFusion is "a group of thought-leaders, coaches, and healthcare professionals focused on helping you move toward new career opportunities." Jasmin explains in this brief interview that it was more than that for her. As she ventures into the world of the unknown and outside of the operatory, she has found a group of genuine people who look to support you in achieving your goals. She met fellow MOMgienists who understood the struggles of motherhood and were there to give her laughter, hugs, an encouraging word, or just allow her to cry (she hates that by the way!).  Listen in to hear about her experience! Christie and Jasmin also share how valuable their friendships have been as they navigate motherhood.  We hope you can join 2018 for the CAREERFusion discovery event! You will not regret it! www.momgienists.com Facebook: @momgienists Instagram: @momgienists iTunes: MOMgienists Podcast SoundCloud: MOMgienists  

Karen Siebert is a part-time clinical instructor and adjunct faculty at the College of Lake County in Waukegan, Illinois, teaching courses in oral pathology and the dental hygiene process of care for patients presenting with medical concerns/special needs.  She is a 1985 graduate of the University of Iowa, BSDH, and a 2012 graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield with a MA in Educational Leadership.  Prior to finding her passion in dental hygiene education, Karen practiced clinically, implementing non-surgical periodontal programs and managing dental hygiene departments in two practices.    Karen’s career endeavors have expanded to include lead clinical educator for American Eagle Instruments, writing/presenting curriculum for continuing education courses and webinars, as well as articles focusing on both clinical applications and current technology that help us serve patients with the highest quality of care and achieve career longevity for ourselves.  She is a member of Careerfusion, ADHA, OSAP, and ADEA. Volunteer positions include state membership chair for IDHA and screening co-chair for the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Foundation.   www.Am-Eagle.com

Karen Siebert: Karen Siebert, BSDH, MA, is a part-time clinical instructor and adjunct faculty, teaching courses in oral pathology and the dental hygiene process of care for patients presenting with medical concerns/special needs. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa, BSDH, and the University of Illinois Springfield with a MA in Educational Leadership. Prior to finding her passion in dental hygiene education, Karen practiced clinically, implementing non-surgical periodontal programs and managing dental hygiene departments in two practices.   Karen’s career endeavors have expanded to include writing/presenting curriculum for continuing education presentations and webinars, as well as articles focusing on both clinical applications and current technology that help us serve patients with the highest quality of care and achieve career longevity for ourselves. She is a member of Careerfusion, ADHA, and ADEA, and OSAP. Volunteer positions include state membership chair for IDHA and screening co-chair for the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Foundation.   Lewis Meyers: An experienced sales executive with leadership in medical device, surgical disposables, and diagnostics in both multi-national and start-up, entrepreneurial companies. Tenure includes sales management positions with global companies: J&J Ethicon Endosurgery, Imagyn Medical, and Osbon Medical Systems. Sales management experience within the VC funded, start-up segment includes: Novasys Medical and Spineology   A results-oriented manager with a successful track record of building, developing, and leading award-winning sales teams. Strengths include influential leadership style, sound strategic and analytical acuity, creative problem-solving, strong strategic development & tactical execution, and a direct communication style that emphasizes teamwork and delivering commitments. Previous responsibilities include: Cross-functional team leader, Sales Manager, P&L accountability, Business Development, Forecasting & Planning, Key Account & Physician Development, Recruiting/Retention. Medical specialities include: Urology, Urogynecology, & Gynecology with additional experience in Spine, Burn Surgery, and Wound Healing. Also, dental instrumentation since Jan 2011.   Specialties: Sales management, strategic and compensation planning, sales metrics, new product launches, economic modeling, personnel management, sales training and development, and delivering results.   www.Am-Eagle.com

Dental hygienists are overpaid if they do the bare minimum.One of the big mysteries of dental hygiene practice is how some hygienists are highly paid and some are not. Even people from the same class with the same grades have a per-hour discrepancy that defies logic. We bet there isn’t a dental hygienist reading this post who thinks they’re over paid. So, really, what does being over paid mean?Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS and Shirley Gutkowski RDH, BSDH are known for bringing their mid-western sensibility to today’s health issues with an eye towards the future. With decades of experience in clinical dental hygiene, writing about it, speaking on it, and pondering over all aspects of it, Patti and Shirley challenge dental hygienists to reach higher levels of revolutionary thinking to meet 21st century patient needs, wants and expectations. Beware their infectious excitement, it can be catchy.Patti is the author of the fast selling Dentalcodeology  books and webinars  and popular speaker. Shirley is the coach and primary cheerleader at CAREERfusion and the author of The Purple Guide series of books for dental hygienists. 

If you're a victim of illness or violence or deceit, should we blame you?Many stories are on all types of media question whether victims of sexual harassment, rape, bullying, poverty and more are at least partially to blame for their circumstances. How often do oral health professionals do the same, blame the victim for new or continuing conditions? Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS and Shirley Gutkowski RDH, BSDH are known for bringing their mid-western sensibility to today’s health issues with an eye towards the future. With decades of experience in clinical dental hygiene, writing about it, speaking on it, and pondering over all aspects of it, Patti and Shirley challenge dental hygienists to reach higher levels of revolutionary thinking to meet 21st century patient needs, wants and expectations. Beware their infectious excitement, it can be catchy.Patti is the author of the fast selling Dentalcodeology  books and webinars  and popular speaker. Shirley is the coach and primary cheerleader at CAREERfusion and the author of The Purple Guide series of books for dental hygienists. 

Dental hygienists are overpaid if they do the bare minimum.One of the big mysteries of dental hygiene practice is how some hygienists are highly paid and some are not. Even people from the same class with the same grades have a per-hour discrepancy that defies logic. We bet there isn’t a dental hygienist reading this post who thinks they’re over paid. So, really, what does being over paid mean?Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS and Shirley Gutkowski RDH, BSDH are known for bringing their mid-western sensibility to today’s health issues with an eye towards the future. With decades of experience in clinical dental hygiene, writing about it, speaking on it, and pondering over all aspects of it, Patti and Shirley challenge dental hygienists to reach higher levels of revolutionary thinking to meet 21st century patient needs, wants and expectations. Beware their infectious excitement, it can be catchy.Patti is the author of the fast selling Dentalcodeology  books and webinars  and popular speaker. Shirley is the coach and primary cheerleader at CAREERfusion and the author of The Purple Guide series of books for dental hygienists. 

If you're a victim of illness or violence or deceit, should we blame you?Many stories are on all types of media question whether victims of sexual harassment, rape, bullying, poverty and more are at least partially to blame for their circumstances. How often do oral health professionals do the same, blame the victim for new or continuing conditions? Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS and Shirley Gutkowski RDH, BSDH are known for bringing their mid-western sensibility to today’s health issues with an eye towards the future. With decades of experience in clinical dental hygiene, writing about it, speaking on it, and pondering over all aspects of it, Patti and Shirley challenge dental hygienists to reach higher levels of revolutionary thinking to meet 21st century patient needs, wants and expectations. Beware their infectious excitement, it can be catchy.Patti is the author of the fast selling Dentalcodeology  books and webinars  and popular speaker. Shirley is the coach and primary cheerleader at CAREERfusion and the author of The Purple Guide series of books for dental hygienists. 

Angie Stone explains why nursing homes are almost always ill-equipped when it comes to oral hygiene, and how to help the patients there keep their teeth!   Angie Stone, RDH, BS began her career in the Navy as a dental assistant. After completing her enlistment, she continued to assist while obtaining her hygiene degree. As Angie practiced hygiene she completed her bachelors in psychology. She has taught in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. She has also provided onsite education to dental professionals in 40 states and 5 countries and territories. In addition to numerous published articles, her original research regarding xylitol and elders was published in a peer reviewed medical journal in November of 2013. Angie’s book, Dying from Dirty Teeth, was launched in March of 2015. Her company, HyLife, LLC, brings oral care services to dependent elders because they shouldn’t “die from dirty teeth”. Angie is a six time attendee of CareerFusion and was awarded the Sunstar Award of Distinction in 2012 for her work with xylitol and the geriatric population.   Angie Stone HyLife, LLC www.hylifellc.com Office: 608.884.0038 email: astone@hylifellc.com

On Tuesday July 23, I am pleased to welcome Amercia’s Dental Hygienist ,Shirley Gutkowski,RDH, BSDH  to our show.  Shirley is a career dental hygienist and champion of Minimally Invasive dental hygiene. Her outlook is years ahead of the leading edge and has proven staying power. She is the recipient of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry Leadership award, and  is an award winning author, popular speaker and CareerFusion coach. Shirley is also the host of Cross Link Radio right here on Blog Talk Radio! Shirely has written  a series of articles on oral care for Diabetes Self-Management.  This effort won her the prestigious APEX Award for writing excellence.  Today she has co-authored a best-selling book with Amy Nieves, The Purple Guide: Developing Your Clinical Dental Hygiene Career which now it its second edition. She has written chapters on sealants, and temporary fillings in the textbook Essentials of Dental Hygiene. We all know the importance of good dental hygiene, but are we practicing it?  During our conversation on Tuesday, Shirley will educate us on Minimally Invasive Dental Hygiene and the importance of good dental hygiene, especially as we age.  Through our conversation with Shirley, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!’

On Tuesday July 23, I am pleased to welcome Amercia's Dental Hygienist ,Shirley Gutkowski,RDH, BSDH  to our show.  Shirley is a career dental hygienist and champion of Minimally Invasive dental hygiene. Her outlook is years ahead of the leading edge and has proven staying power. She is the recipient of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry Leadership award, and  is an award winning author, popular speaker and CareerFusion coach. Shirley is also the host of Cross Link Radio right here on Blog Talk Radio! Shirely has written  a series of articles on oral care for Diabetes Self-Management.  This effort won her the prestigious APEX Award for writing excellence.  Today she has co-authored a best-selling book with Amy Nieves, The Purple Guide: Developing Your Clinical Dental Hygiene Career which now it its second edition. She has written chapters on sealants, and temporary fillings in the textbook Essentials of Dental Hygiene. We all know the importance of good dental hygiene, but are we practicing it?  During our conversation on Tuesday, Shirley will educate us on Minimally Invasive Dental Hygiene and the importance of good dental hygiene, especially as we age.  Through our conversation with Shirley, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!'

We are back this week with two more motivated authors who got their books from their head to the bookshelves!LaTia McNeely-Sandiford, MSW is the Adversity Expert. She has risen to be a published Author, Motivational Speaker, Success Coach, Seminar Leader and Entrepreneur. She is the Founder & Executive Producer of Lions Vision Productions, LLC, a NJ based production company that specializes in motivational media that moves people forward. She is currently on tour promoting her new book, Burdens in My Backpack. However, she can be found in Union, NJ every 2nd and 4th Thursday, hosting the Worthy Women's Entrepreneurial seminar series that provides education, inspiration, motivation and empowerment for women business owners and those aspiring. Find her at Facebook.com/LionsVisionProductions.Shirley Gutkowski is America’s Dental Hygienist! Her bestselling series of books for dental hygienists have been available since 2004 filling a micro niche. She’s an international speaker, and an award winning author. Along with her own self published books she’s contributed chapters to dental textbooks and is a career coach at CAREERfusion. Her  morning show BlogTalkRadio/ Shirdent1 is getting rocking the airwaves as well. Find her on Twitter @Shirdent and at rdhpurpleguide.com.So tune in, call in, chat in, tweet in. And remember, stay inspired!

We are back this week with two more motivated authors who got their books from their head to the bookshelves!LaTia McNeely-Sandiford, MSW is the Adversity Expert. She has risen to be a published Author, Motivational Speaker, Success Coach, Seminar Leader and Entrepreneur. She is the Founder & Executive Producer of Lions Vision Productions, LLC, a NJ based production company that specializes in motivational media that moves people forward. She is currently on tour promoting her new book, Burdens in My Backpack. However, she can be found in Union, NJ every 2nd and 4th Thursday, hosting the Worthy Women's Entrepreneurial seminar series that provides education, inspiration, motivation and empowerment for women business owners and those aspiring. Find her at Facebook.com/LionsVisionProductions.Shirley Gutkowski is America’s Dental Hygienist! Her bestselling series of books for dental hygienists have been available since 2004 filling a micro niche. She’s an international speaker, and an award winning author. Along with her own self published books she’s contributed chapters to dental textbooks and is a career coach at CAREERfusion. Her  morning show BlogTalkRadio/ Shirdent1 is getting rocking the airwaves as well. Find her on Twitter @Shirdent and at rdhpurpleguide.com.So tune in, call in, chat in, tweet in. And remember, stay inspired!