Before you pick up your fork and dive into those mashed potatoes, let’s take a moment to reflect on the three types of people every RDH should be thankful for in dentistry. Thanksgiving …
Palm Trees & Prilocaine
There’s something so satisfying about landing in gorgeous Southern California and reveling in the humid air, stunning palm trees and endless sun. Every time I fly into Santa Ana airport… which has been …
Its Always Friendly in Philadelphia
My 18-hour turn-around trip to Pennsylvania began with a sinus infection, a chorus of teething children screaming on a 5-hour plane ride and an Uber driver with a poor sense of direction. Talk …
Yoga, Wine and I’m Just Fine
After trying my luck in improvisational continuing dental education in Atlanta the week before, I was happy to learn I would be back in my home state speaking on a presentation that was …
What Happens at Dentsply Sirona World 2019 Stays on My Blog…
Last year I wrote a “goals” letter to myself. It contained a list of all of the things I wanted to accomplish in my career. Being the Type-A person I am, I wrote …
Elevating in Atlanta
The next leg of The Dental WINEgenist speaking tour took me to Atlanta, GA. I completed a full day of speaking in Oklahoma and zipped off to the airport to catch a late …
An Oklahoma HELLO
As I sit on this short Delta airlines flight from Oklahoma City to Atlanta, GA, I am truly reeling from my experience in speaking for the Oklahoma Dental Hygienists’ Association. The last time …
The Systemic SHOULD of Dentistry
Knowing the difference between ‘should’ and elevated patient care is key for hygienists. I won’t get into the details of it, but let’s just say that the inspiration for this article came from …
Mermaids in Montana
As I sit on this flight back home after a quick 36 hours in Great Falls, Montana, I simply cannot help but smile. Arriving in this small airport, I was greeted by an …
The Future of Dental Hygiene
What should we expect-and hope for-for the dental hygiene profession down the road? As a dental-hygiene student, we spend countless hours curled up with our Darby and Wilkins textbooks. We learn about the …
How Jazzercise Inspired My Business
Two years ago, I launched my business and brand as the Chief Dreaming Officer of Sanders Board Preparatory and the face of The Dental WINEgenist. I have no business degree, I didn’t grow …