Dental Alements

Are you treating your dental hygienist as a part of the team or as a necessary evil? With hygienists fleeing the dental field in record numbers, you can NOT afford to look the other way any longer. The dental industry is experiencing a crushing pressure due to the shortage of working hygienists. Before you try to blame it on the C word, take an honest look at your office manager, your consultants, and yourself. Cindy shares her personal story about how she, as an office manager, treated hygienists like they were an outcast of the dental team. She did not understand why they were paid more than her, or why they did not get excited when she would fill every one hour box available in their schedule. And then... Cindy became a hygienist herself and was shown first-hand the other side of the story. The side of the story where: Benefits are offered as part of employment- unless your a hygienist Only the hygienist is expected to clock out during non-patient time Any two members of the team can visit as long as one isn't a hygienist CE is paid for the entire team- except for the hygienists Hygienists are only allowed vacation time when the office is shut down Consultants play hygienists against each other as a way to increase $$ A hygienist is expected to out perform two assistants and one dentist Their day is ruled by a 60 minute box They are expected to work through debilitating pain The doctor bought coffee for everyone on the team- EXCEPT FOR THE HYGIENISTS! This episode is sponsored by rootUon's Bridging the Gap Mentorship course for new dental professionals. Dental industry leaders join forces to help you bridge that gap from the classroom to the op! You will learn the top tips and tricks to jump start your new career in the right direction. Sign up today at www.rootUon.com This episode is dedicated to Passive Aggressive Patty ~ and Karma

Today we have Yvonne Posey RDH on the show. Yvonne specializes in working with patients who suffer with complex trauma and the practitioners that work with them. Yvonne offers in depth training to help bridge the gap between the two to create a better experience for both. Yvonne coaches providers to develop best practices and environments that support Trauma Informed Healthcare and Resilience Cultivation. She supports patients with tools to stay grounded and engaged throughout their treatment. You can learn more about Yvonne and her services by visiting her website www.werisewellness.com Download your free tips on 10 Tips to Stay Grounded When Your Client is Not here: https://bit.ly/3feGdtv For a complete list of episodes visit our podcast site @ https://dentalalements.podbean.com/ To sign up for giveaways and to learn more about us visit our business website @https://www.rootuon.com/ To subscribe log into your favorite podcast app search for us then hit subscribe To leave a review log into your favorite podcast app search for us then choose leave review. *****Thank you for your continued support as we grow this podcast. Please leave us a nice review and five stars so that we can reach more awesome people like you.

Can you handle the truth? Today's guests include Kari Carter- Cherelus, Astrida Curtis, Tameka Lee, and Dr. Karen Gordon. Meet the hosts of the newest dental podcast, the Truth Scalers. In this episode, Cindy and April have a ding ding of a time chatting with four energetic serious, but fun ladies. They chat about many topics including preventing burnout, corporate dentistry, private practice, and supporting each other in dentistry. And asking for a raise! These co-hosts also share their entrepreneurial adventures outside of the op. Be sure to subscribe to the Dental Alements Podcast and to the Truth Scalers Podcast ~ this will make your life easier and better. For a complete list of episodes visit our podcast site @ https://dentalalements.podbean.com/ To sign up for giveaways and to learn more about us visit our business website @https://www.rootuon.com/ To subscribe log into your favorite podcast app search for us then hit subscribe To leave a review log into your favorite podcast app search for us then choose leave review *****Thank you for your continued support as we grow this podcast. Please leave us a nice review and five stars so that we can reach more awesome people like you.

We talk about our dirty mouths with Brian Mauer, the founder of Bristle Health, a company that developed a DIY saliva test that analyzes all the bad bugs we have in the oral cavity, and how to treat it! That's right, do the spit swab at home, send it away to be analyzed, and you get the data to see what kind of microbes are hiding in your mouth! This will help you and your dental professional come up with a treatment plan, specifically for your microbiome! To read more about it, check out the link! https://www.bristlehealth.com

Career Transition Coach and founder of Coaching Bravery, Sharon Dolak joins us today. Listen in as we dive deep into the topic of transitioning out of dentistry. Or perhaps, transitioning inside of dentistry. Sharon is a trained mediator in employee relations as well as a career transition coach. An experienced hygienist herself, she understands the complexity of a dental career. In this episode/session, she explains how she helps individuals to identify transferable skills, interests, and barriers to success and map the steps to explore options and achieve job transition. She will be joining us again to help answer your top questions when it comes to changing careers. Let us know what those are! Post your questions on our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/DentalAlementsPodcast Ways to connect with Sharon: [email protected] www.coachingbravery.com For a complete list of episodes visit our podcast site @ https://dentalalements.podbean.com/ To sign up for giveaways and to learn more about us visit our business website @https://www.rootuon.com/ To subscribe log into your favorite podcast app search for us then hit subscribe To leave a review log into your favorite podcast app search for us then choose leave review To give constructive feedback, please reach out to us by email at [email protected] or [email protected] *****Thank you for your continued support as we grow this podcast. Please leave us a nice review and five stars so that we can reach more awesome people like you.

Bringing to Light a Disease Dentistry Isn't Well-Equipped to Treat. This is the story of Solomon, a sweet and inspiring child who has Epidermylosis Bullosa, a disease that causes the skin and mucous membranes to be as fragile as butterfly wings; any mild trauma or friction results in their skin blistering. This also affects their oral health, and we as dental professionals aren't well-informed on how to provide the care they need, and in a safe environment. Dori shares her story not only through her eyes as a mother, but also through the eyes of her son Solomon, and her journey to find a dentist to treat her son safely. As a collective, we can start bringing awareness to this disease and how we, as health care providers, can give them the care they deserve. Resources available for parents of EB and dental professionals https://www.debra.org https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/id/2017/11/first-do-no-harm https://www.ebresearch.org https://www.dentalclinics.umn.edu/our-clinics/moos-tower-clinics/specialty-clinics/pediatric-dentistry https://www.cure-eb.org

April and her mentee Shelby talk about mentorship and how it's beneficial for both of them! Shelby also gives helpful pointers on how to find a mentor, how it's helped her with assisting and also her goals. April also offers insight on the importance of being a mentor and how fulfilling it is to pay it forward! Find our mentorship program at rootUon.com Dental Alements Podcast on IG Dental Career Membership on FB

If you are in dentistry, then you need a third arm! Now that we got your attention, let us introduce the amazingly innovative dental pro Aurelia Byrne, the owner, and designer of A~flexX Assist Arm. A~flexX Assist Arm was born before the pandemic but has grown into a product that the dental industry has desperately needed. Hands-free aerosol management! And yes, it has been tested as a wine holder! This amazing equipment serves as a dental professional's best friend! You can learn more by visiting their website here: https://aflexxassistarm.com/ref/300/ Use promo code aflexx1 for a special discount price! Our website: https://www.rootuon.com/ You can contact us on social media below: https://www.facebook.com/DentalAlementsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/dentalalementspodcast/

Jill Meyer-Lippert is a Registered Dental Hygienist of over 25 years and the founder of Side Effect Support LLC, an online resource for cancer patients, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals to reduce harmful oral side effects of treatments. Jill is a 2014 recipient of the Sunstar Americas/RDH Award of Distinction, a member of the Registered Dental Hygienist Advisory Board for the Oral Cancer Foundation, and part of the Triage Cancer Speakers Bureau. Links to Jill: https://sideeffectsupport.com/ About Jill https://sideeffectsupport.com/pages/jill-meyer-lippert A 1 hour online CE course https://ourlearningcenter.com/courses/oral-care-and-oncology/ In-person team training available Links to April & Cindy: https://www.facebook.com/DentalAlementsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/dentalalementspodcast/ https://bridgingthegap.podia.com/new-grad-mentorship https://www.rootuon.com [email protected] [email protected] Clubhouse @dentalalements

Dentists are weird, but are they as weird as Portland, Oregon? In this episode, hosts Cindy Rogers and April Sluiter get real about dentistry today and Portland today. Cheers to our sponsor Culmination Brewing. To learn more about the show head on over to rootuon.com

On this episode we have a very special guest, Minda Merritt. A dental hygienist who was able to find a way to make money out of clinical hygiene while she fought breast cancer. Knowing that hygiene was too demanding physically, she was determined to find a way to help support her family. Today she is going to share her story with you. We also discuss MLMs and how they are more common than you may realize.

Dental professionals are busier more now than ever. Dental hygienist, Tracey Heimbuck shares what has become a big hit during the pandemic. Quick, easy & healthy meals. She has turned this side gig into a great business all while helping us get food on the table. But not just any food. Healthy, clean, and gluten-free. Oh! and affordable. If you are looking for a great side gig, or some great food choices, check out this opportunity and more on https://www.rootuon.com/

April's first roommate and former DA sidekick Stephanie is the guest on the show, and be ready for a treat, because it's unleashed. We talk beer, how pervy Dr. Bob gets, and the importance of holistic dentistry and team building.

We talk needles, numbing and passing gas with Teacher Tina RDH. Tina Clarke shares some of her insight on teaching dental anesthesia, and how it could be an asset to allow dental assistants to take on the task (with coursework, of course). Tina also takes a comedic turn and reveals how something small can leave a big impact. You can find more information on Tina and her courses on her website Teachertinardh.com And speaking of coursework, make sure to check out our new grad course through rootUon.com!

The illustrious and colorful Rob tells his story of the journey of collecting garbage to collecting money for the dental office, and catching an embezzler along the way. A must listen on how to watch for those yellow flags in any business, and how to play Texas Hold 'Em

We are honored to have Martha Cooper as our guest in this episode. She is the co-founder of Meridian Business Solutions and is sharing important tips with you to help increase your collections. She also shares the benefits of outsourcing your dental insurance billing and collections. You may be surprised! To connect with our guest and learn about other great episodes, head on over to rootUon.com Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and supporting each other in the dental profession. Cheers! April & Cindy P.S. Smilemakers is offering listeners 20% off any size order by using code DAP20 at checkout. www.smilemakers.com To watch the video version, head on over to www.rootUon.com Social Media Platforms: https://www.instagram.com/dentalalementspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DentalAlementsPodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/dental-alements-podcast

Cindy and April are coming to you from the Pacific NW to give their perspective on what is happening during the forest fires. And to lighten the mood and show we aren't really perfect, some bloopers are thrown into the mix! Thanks Cindy for the unedited memories!

Dental Professionals are under pressure now more than ever. Our patients are also under more stress and feeling isolated. We are often the only socialization they are getting. On today's episode we chat with Dawnell Laymon, EFDA who has launched a podcast called Seriously Sober. Dawnell shares her personal story with us and we discuss the importance of mental health in dentistry for both clinicians and patients.

In this episode April and Cindy discuss who their mentors were & how they helped them in their dental careers. April sings a lullabuy and Cindy gets fired from editing. But seriously, mentorships are important so listen in to hear how mentors can shape your future as well. Cheers!

April talks wine and words of wisdom with Sarah, a force of nature in the dental world! Her side gig is one that makes it easy to unwind! April also gets Sarah's point of view on the ever evolving landscape of dentistry, and how the scenery is about to change.

In this cosmic episode, April and Cindy discuss why boring checklists, systems, and protocols are important for success. Also, April teaches us how to properly fill out a referral slip and how listening to Pink Floyd can cause beer bellies.

April raps with the John Hatfield, one of the masterminds behind Dental Assistants Worldwide, about his side hustle, the bright new future for dental assistants, and the power of positivity that involves crabs!

Dental career fear-the dental industry is trying to adapt to the ever-evolving changes, and dental teams nationwide are uneasy and unsure of the next chapter, and if they even want to remain in the field. April talks about still working during the pandemic after a long day of work, and Cindy talks about the winner in this-insurance companies. Added bonus-how many times can April say "you know"

Introducing our Solopreneur Series where you have the opportunity to share your side hustles! In this episode, Cindy chats with Sandra Green, a dental assistant turned front office princess. Sandra shares her side hustle with us and how it has literally changed her life.

We bring in the clowns (April and Cindy) to talk about chaos, and why it is necessary for innovation and new ideas. Dentistry has been hit by an earthquake, now it's time for creativity to bring in new products and way we do things in our practices. And you can listen in leisure, no need to even get dressed!

In fear of loosing a job and a business, April opens up about being punched in the gut not once, but twice. And an intimate discussion between your hosts and a fellow dental professional, Melissa Holm, RDH about being laid off, volunteering and a vibrator?

Fellow dental hygienist, Stacy Karnes, and Cindy discuss the importance of forward thinking in your career. Turning side hustles into a full time gig, and creative ways to survive without toilet paper.

Cindy Rogers, RDH and April Sluiter, EFDA introduce Dental Alements Podcast, themselves, and a beer named Sour Flower. They banter about teaming up as an RDH and EFDA to break the stigma on team dynamics. Giving insight on how to get along as a team, not taking things personal, why the front office chick is always ordering shoes, and why not to drink prior to a job interview. All while the office manager is out on a smoke break.