It is no secret, when I’m on the platform as a speaker, that I am a true dork when it comes to the gorgeous science behind what it is that we do as …
Leadership & Wine, Y’all!
It’s catching on! People want continuing education to reach them in a different way; they want it to be raw and honest and provocative but also allow for connection and collaboration. People want …
Three Days with the Future of Dental Hygiene
I’ve been hit with a constant sensation of Déjà vu, particularly anytime I find myself in the seat of a Southwest flight. “I feel like I was just here” I said to myself …
Three people to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
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 …