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| Restorative Dental Hygiene & the CE struggle in Canada | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 02 May 2026 | 00:20:43 | |
I might get "speaker" cancelled for this, but I believe it would be a worthy cause and perhaps the right hill to die on for our profession. Trying to register for a continuing education course shouldn't feel like repeatedly hitting a brick wall. But for many hygienists, it does. Many have given up on fighting for it, sadly.
In this episode, Irene and Victoria talk about why quality restorative education is so hard to access in Canada, what happened when they tried to sign up for a course and got nowhere, and what they decided to do about it.
What we cover: ▫️ Why most high-quality restorative courses require you to travel far to attend ▫️ The registration process and the advocacy that came with it ▫️ How rigid CE systems end up discouraging the most motivated clinicians ▫️ What it looks like to stop waiting and build something yourself ▫️ How the Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club came together, four meetings per year, virtual and in-person, with hands-on components. Now Pre-registering at RRDH.ca
The bigger picture: The RRDH designation has existed in Ontario for 10 years, backed by George Brown College's post-graduate program, one of the only formal pathways to the designation in the country. It remains largely Ontario-specific. This episode is part of a larger conversation about what it would take for major Canadian conferences and regulatory bodies to open access, standardize registration, and formally recognize restorative dental hygiene as a designation across provinces.
There are real gaps in continuing education for dental hygienists. Limited access slows professional growth. Community-driven learning can fill those gaps, but someone has to build the community first.
Resources mentioned: Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting https://www.oda.ca/member-resources/events/event/annual-spring-meeting-2026/ Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club George Brown College Restorative Dental Hygiene Program https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/restorative-dental-hygiene-program-postgraduate-s400 Southern Ontario Dental College Restorative Dental Hygiene Program https://sodentalcollege.com/academics/restorative-dental-hygiene/ Canadian Academy of Dental Health Restorative Dental Hygiene Program https://www.canadianacademyofdentalhygiene.ca/programs/restorative-dental-hygiene-diploma-program
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| I lost my dad to lung cancer & his oral care during tx | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:25:33 | |
Dental peeps, this one is super personal… what happens when oral care is overlooked in cancer patients? We see these patients in our ops, but what happens when that patient is your Dad? My dad... My patient In this episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast, I share the story of my father’s battle with cancer and the parts of care that too often get missed. It began with the kind of phone call no one is ever ready for: “Your dad is coughing blood.” While I'm elbow deep in a 6mm pocket during an SRP. From that moment on, life changed quickly. Emergency visits. Hospital admissions. A diagnosis that had likely been developing quietly for some time. The truth is, many lung cancers are not found until they are already advanced. But this episode is about more than the diagnosis and the outcome being tragic. It is also about something rarely talked about enough: oral health during cancer treatment. What I learned, what we created and how I shared it with the folks at the Cancer Center. If you want the same download, you can grab it here: Oral Cancer Products Digital Download from Toothlife.ca
We discuss: ⚪ How life can change in a single moment ⚪ Warning signs that were easy to dismiss: chronic headaches, rapid weight loss, persistent coughing ⚪ The emotional reality of watching a parent go through cancer ⚪ My memories of my dad: motorcycle rides, soccer, scuba diving, and the bond we shared. #1 dental dad. ⚪ How families can be close, yet still silent about health concerns ⚪ What hospitals commonly recommend for oral care during treatment ⚪ Why “rinse with baking soda four times a day” is not enough
Clinical + real-world insight: ⚪ A firsthand look at how oral health can be overlooked in hospital settings ⚪ The absence of dental professionals on many cancer care teams ⚪ Four separate hospital admissions within 4 months and oral hygiene was never meaningfully addressed ⚪ The effects of radiation and cancer treatment can have on the mouth ⚪ Why preventive oral care should be part of treatment planning from day one At its core, this is not a story about my loss. It is a call to do better, and perhaps for us dental people who have not seen this journey firsthand to trust me and talk about this with our patients and teams. Oral health is connected to overall health. Always has been, not new news to us, but to the folks at the hospital, I was speaking gibberish, apparently. And when that connection is ignored in critical care, patients feel the consequences even if they don't know it. Increased risks of infections, lower immune response... the list goes on, and we discuss that here. A simple takeaway: Awareness → Advocacy → Integration
Because patients deserve complete care, and that includes the mouth, too. If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment. Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️ 📦 Amazon Store with my FAV things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3 Follow on Social Media: _______________________________________ 💁🏼♀️Personal Instagram @Toothlife.Irene https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene 🙋🏼♀️Facebook Irene Iancu https://www.facebook.com/irene.iancu 💃🏼TikTok @Toothlife.Irene https://www.tiktok.com/@toothlife.irene 🛒Online Store and Instagram @Toothlife https://www.instagram.com/toothlife 🥼Office Instagram @ToothlifeStudio https://www.instagram.com/ToothlifeStudio 🎤Podcast @ToothorDare.Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ToothorDare.Podcast 🔗🌲Cool links in my Linktree https://linktr.ee/TOOTHLIFE.IRENE
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| RDH shortages & trends with Bethany Montoya @Humanrdh | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:29:28 | |
We all know Bethany Montoya as HumanRDH on social media. Advocate for all that is right and fair in the world of dental hygiene. She holds no prisoners when it comes to her quick responses and realtalk vibes. Today, I get to sit down with her IRL and learn more about the journey that inspired her to advocate so loudly. She talks about how she found her way into dental hygiene, the challenges she faced during school, and the reality of balancing her education with everyday life. She shares honest thoughts on pay, benefits, and the culture inside dental practices, along with how mentorship and saying “yes” to opportunities shaped her career. We chat about: ▪️ Her view of patient care has grown, and the lessons she’s carried with her along the way. ▪️ The twists and challenges that shaped Bethany’s path into dental hygiene. ▪️ How she managed the balance between school, work, and personal life. ▪️ Real conversations about pay, benefits, and the culture inside dental practices. ▪️ The value of mentors and what can happen when you say “yes” to new opportunities. ▪️ How her outlook on how professional growth has changed over time.
If you’re curious about what it takes to build a meaningful career in dental hygiene or just need some encouragement to keep pushing forward this conversation is full of stories and insights worth hearing.
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| #99 - Dr. Kareem Osman: ”Peaches and Kareem” | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:16:25 | |
Dr. Osman knew from a young age that he would be going into the medical field, thanks to his parents’ overenthusiastic prodding that he become a doctor. However, as he grew up and continued his education, he realized what his biggest strengths were – working with his hands, building things, tackling new challenges, and most importantly, making other people happy. He quickly realized that the dental field encompassed all of these elements, and the rest is history. Today, he feels so honored and blessed to be a dentist, and he sincerely does whatever it takes to put his patients’ best interests first. Most people hate visiting the dentist’s office, but the amazing experience he and his team provides changes all of that!
After attending Rutgers for his undergraduate degree, Dr. Osman pursued his doctorate from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry. During his junior and senior years, he worked closely with the Director of Esthetics on cases that were only meant for post-graduate students. This was because he demonstrated exceptional clinical skills and was eager to learn! His top goal is to provide patients with the most exceptional and state-of-the-art care possible.
You’re able to find Dr. Osman on:
and follow him on social media @doctorkareem
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| #98 -Gina Dorfman: ”It All Started with B****ing” | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:17:04 | |
Dr. Gina Dorfman is a practicing dentist and the CEO of YAPI.
Dr. Gina Dorfman completed her dental training at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 2000, and shortly after she graduated, she started her private practice near Los Angeles. Her passion for creating systems and leveraging technology to streamline practice operations eventually led her to co-found YAPI. Today, among practicing dentistry, she is a published author, a motivational speaker, and a frequent contributor to the many articles found on the Yapi blog.
Her blog topics and specialities include practice management, team building, and dental technology.
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and follow her on social media @yapi_app.
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| #97 - Anne Duffy: The Fairy Godmother of Dentistry | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:26:17 | |
The wonderful Anne Duffy dives into her past to speak about her younger years where she met her remarkably supportive husband and studying for her boards that would lead her to where she is today. On this episode, these three lovely ladies discuss the empowerment of female leaders in the dental industry, as well as the adversities that women have overcome and are still overcoming within the world of dentistry. They speak on the importance of replacing competition with collaboration in the workplace, noting that it’s possible for everyone to achieve their goals when they work together.
Having worked in dental since graduating from The Ohio State University in 1974, Anne has lived all across the country, earning herself six state boards. Her talents and experiences has led to her becoming an influential figure in the dental community and by 2001, she owned Dental Entrepreneur: Business Beyond the Classroom, which is an informational hub based on insight, knowledge and data that is designed to assist with making informed decisions. Following an incident involving a close friend in the summer of 2016, Anne became determined to make a change for how women are viewed within the dental industry. She set out on this mission by establishing a publication entitled DeW Life, a magazine for the Dental entrepreneur Woman intended to highlight, connect and inspire female leaders.
You’re able to find Anne on:
and follow her on social media @DeWlifemag or @dewlifemag.
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| #96 - Amadi Grey: The Brush Brigade | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:04:34 | |
Originally from the world of digital marketing and brand design, Amadi Grey has ventured into several different careers, eventually arriving to his current destination in the dental industry. In his way back play back, this chubby baby resonated with the content and execution of Power Rangers which helped to reframe how he looked at connecting with adults who required special care needs. Turns out, a Google search of 'how can I make money for myself?' builds a path to excellence! Learn about how he ran away from an acting career, a video game development and a massive marketing empire to sink deeper into doing what he really wanted to do. He has built an incredible animate series called Brush Brigade about a team of tooth fairies determined to collect teeth and protect against rotten teeth! What's more: Amadi is offering a coloring book for the Brush Brigade: www.amadibrands.com/toothlife! Check out the pilot for his amazing series!
You’re able to find Amadi on:
and follow him on social media @amadibrands.
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In this episode, our guest takes us on a journey from his childhood, through his entrepreneurial exploits, to how he came up with the idea for a children’s television series based around tooth-fairies. Amadi dives into his experience with marketing, branding, networking, and content creating. Our hosts question Amadi on his background with acting and how he arrived into the entertainment industry. Will Irene and Katrina convince Amadi to create characters based on themselves as he explores this world of tooth-fairies? Listen to this episode to find out!
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| #95 -You Snooze you Lose with Dr Erin Elliott and Dr Tarun Agarwal | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:21:36 | |
Today we welcome Dr. Erin Elliott for her second appearance here on the pod and her colleague Dr. Tarun Agarwal!
Dr. Erin Elliott grew up South of Boise (i.e. Southern California) but went away to a small NAIA school in Western New York in 1995 where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude from Houghton College. After graduating Creighton Dental School in 2003, she settled in North Idaho to begin her general dentistry career at Post Falls Family Dental. She has a special interest in DentalSleep Medicine.
She has lectured extensively on this topic and loves to spread the message that sleep apnea, snoring and insomnia can be screened for in your dental office AND can be treated.
She is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is the past president and a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.
Dr. Tarun Agarwal, DDS is considered one of the top dentists in the country.
He is a recognized speaker, author, and dental leader. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and News 14 Carolina.
Dr. Agarwal has been awarded '40 under 40' Business Leaders by the Triangle Business Journal. He is regularly invited to teach other dentists around the world and recently built a training center within the practice dedicated to sharing his expertise.
Most importantly he is a loving husband and dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids.
Today's episode is generously sponsored by our peeps at Phillips and their new Zoom delivered whitening kit! The demand for teeth whitening went down during the pandemic but with the world transitioning back into real life with parties and get-togethers for the upcoming holiday season, Irene has had an influx of patients at her practice asking for teeth whitening services.
Finding that her inventory was low, she turned to the folks at Phillips and their Zoom delivered whitening service. All you need is to take a digital scan or impression and send it to the proprietary lab with a prescription like you would fill out for a mouth/sports guard or night guard.
Phillips Zoom will then ship the whitening kit directly to your patient. Irene then created an instructional video that she could email to patients on how to use the product! Not only does this save the patient time, but it also saves the practice time and resources by not having to have the patient return to the office for the whitening treatment!
It also gets the patient onboard and makes them a part of their own treatment plan.
See the link below for more information on Phillips Zoom Delivered!
https://www.philips.ca/c-e/pe/teeth-whitening/philips-zoom-delivered.html
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Dr. Elliott and Dr. Agarwal share with Irene and Katrina how they met 5 years ago following a guest appearance Dr. Elliott made on another podcast that led to a small orthodontic scandal and how they have been working together ever since! They discuss the biggest challenge holding dentists back in their practice with sleep as well as how modern hygienists can bridge the gap between a patient's expectations of what a basic teeth cleaning appointment is and how to encourage them to take their treatment into their own hands.
Dr. Agarwal goes on to talk about why he has implemented digital impressions in his practice, the exciting outcomes of this implementation, how many scanners he currently has in his practice, as well as the culture of his practice and how important it is to him to invest in his staff and make sure they are fully participating in the culture that he has built.
They both share how they approach conversations around orthodontics with patients, and Dr. Elliott explains what Vivos is and how she feels about it. Lastly, they provide insight on the importance of the relationship between the dentist and the hygienist and tips on how a hygienist can get their dentist onboard with wok they are interested in infusing into their practice.
Reach out to Dr. Erin Elliott at:
@erinelliottdds on Instagram and Facebook
Reach out of Dr. Tarun Agarwal at:
@tbonespeaks on all social platforms except twitter
or at his podcast: Tbone Speaks Podcast
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| #94 - Justin Moody: ”Advocate For The Hygienists” | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:56:48 | |
The Tooth or Dare Podcast welcomes Justin Moody to the Podcast. Graduating from Crawford High School in 1989 and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln studying Biological Sciences. While in dental school he was awarded the National Disaster Medical System Appreciation letter for his efforts during the Oklahoma City Bombing, the Teledyne Removable Prothedontic outstanding student award, the Oral Pathology outstanding student award, and completed a mini-residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry department. Learning didn’t stop after graduating from dental school, Dr. Moody knew that incorporating dental implants into his practice was the right thing to do for his patients. He attended the prestigious Misch International Implant Institute where he was awarded a fellowship and mastership. Providing quality dental care to rural America is a priority of Dr. Moody’s, he is the owner of Horizon West Dental Group which has multiple locations in western Nebraska providing state of the art dental care with the latest in technology by some of the most highly trained dentists around. In 2008 Dr. Moody limited his practice to the field of dental implants by opening the first Dental Implant Center in Rapid City South Dakota. ___________________________________________________ In this episode, we were live at AAID! Dr. Moody talks about how he got into implant dentistry, practicing with his childhood dentist, and a few of the strangest things he’s seen in his practice. This superhero helped change lives in rural Nebraska by educating patients on the importance of modern practices. While treating his patients, he discovered that dentures, partials, and bridges were not the best solutions and that dental implants were the way to go. Lastly, he discusses a few things that hygienists need to know when someone has gotten an implant done by someone else, in order to spot early signs of an implant failure. Stay tuned until the very end of the podcast for a spicy conversation! Let us know what you peeps think about it.
Reach out to Justin at: https://www.justinmoodydds.com
On Instagram @drjustinmoody ___________________________________________________
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| #93 - Karen Daw: The OSHA Lady | 13 Nov 2021 | 01:18:04 | |
Today we welcome the fabulous Karen Daw also known as The Osha Lady! Karen is an award-winning national speaker, author of numerous articles and CE courses on safety in dentistry, and a trainer for practices and healthcare systems across the United States. She earned her BA from the Ohio State University and her MBA with concentrations in Healthcare Administration and Business Management. After graduating, Karen was recruited from the Emergency Department to her roles as Assistant Director of Sterilization Monitoring and Health and Safety Director for the OSU College of Dentistry. She is a proud member of the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention, where she also served as co-chair for their Annual Conference and Infection Control Boot Camp. This episode is generously sponsored by our peeps at the Hu-Friedy group! As dental professionals, our PPE is necessary for the safety of both our patients and team members throughout the practice. In regard to the masks we wear though, it's not one size fits all and when we talk about protection and infection control the fit is everything! That is where the Hu-Friedy Secure Fit masks come in! Irene uses these exclusively in her practice! Secure Fit masks feature aluminum nose and chin pinch mechanisms at the top over the nose and also at the bottom under the chin to help reduce gapping. This allows the wearer to customize the mask to their face for optimal fit and protection without sacrificing comfort! And when industry experts are recommending that we change our masks every 20 minutes during procedures with heavy fluid and aerosol exposure to avoid wicking, we could use something with a comfortable fit! Am I right?! Learn more about Secure Fit masks at the link below as well as the link to the Friends of Hu-Friedy blog! https://www.hufriedygroup.com/securefit
___________________________________________________ In today's episode, Karen discusses with Irene and Katrina how she got into OSHA and dentistry including how she decided to go out on her own with her business and her approach to get people excited when learning about workplace safety! They talk about what OSHA actually is and how it parallels with Canada's WHMIS, and what trainings are mandatory for US dental practices as well as who in the office should be required to train. She discusses the importance of building a culture of safety within your practice and what she recommends when it comes to having difficult conversations regarding safety practices and compliance. Lastly, she shares a story of one of the worst things she's encountered on the job and how she has pivoted her business during the Covid-19 pandemic! We think you'll love her as much as we do!
Reach out to Karen at:
On Instagram @theoshalady ___________________________________________________
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| #92 - Uche Odiatu: ”African Leprechaun” | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:08:40 | |
The Tooth or Dare Podcast welcomes Uche Odiatu to the Podcast. Dr Odiatu is the author of The Miracle of Health. He is double certified as a personal trainer, a certified yoga instructor and certified boot camp instructor and a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine Dr Odiatu is a practicing dentist in Toronto This busy dental professional has been the invited guest on 400 radio & television shows including ABC 20/20 and Canada AM. He has given over 500 lectures in Canada, the USA, Denmark, Bermuda, England, Jamaica, Norway and the Bahamas. His number one goal is to reignite your passion for your health Uche is a powerhouse speaker who fills lecture halls and gets people up out of their seats while learning all about health, wellness and the connection between oral and systemic health. We welcome Uche on the podcast and love hearing how his personal life has transformed who he is as a human and also a dentist. This episode was generously sponsored by our Peeps at Philips who have created a product that has Irene mindblown. Check out Zoom Delivered as a solution for freeing up chair time and getting your patients their custom whitening treatment delivered straight to their door. Are you still taking Alginate impression to fabricate your take-home whitening trays when your office has a digital scanner? Irene 1.0 used to take alginates and spend an hour in the lab before work, between patients and after work to ensure the models were perfectly poured, trays nicely scalloped and perfectly made to deliver on time. A second visit was required to insert and provide instructions, which took up more chair time. Now that I have a digital scanner, I'm able to use Zoom Delivered to successfully send for custom trays, treatment and delivery directly to my patient within 7 business days. @philipssonicarepro To get started, Call 800-278-8282 or visit their website! Irene created this awesome video, click here to watch it on her instagram. ___________________________________________________ In this episode Dr. Uche talks about fitness, eating habits and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He talks about how he builds a good relationship with his patients and acknowledging the changes in their lives. Reach out to Uche at: ___________________________________________________ Our hosts encourage you to leave them a review! LET'S GO! Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #91- Carrie Wucinich: Writing Dental Books for Kids | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:53:08 | |
Irene and Katrina chat about Katrina's upcoming event sponsored by our friends at Dentsply Sirona in this episode. DS has their annual event called DS world, and tickets for their live event and online event can still be purchased. Katrina will be chatting about polishing during her presentation, so register to see the event even after it's all over! Don't miss out on John Mullaney, Gwen Stefani, and The Chainsmokers. It's happening on Sept. 23 - 25 online or in-person so that you can get your education on! Grab tickets from their website 🙂 Get your tickets here -------> DS WORLD TICKETS | |||
| #90-Irene/Trene- Mistakes we‘ve made. | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:43:16 | |
On this episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast, Irene and Katrina share some funny mistakes they've made in their profession, exciting stories about private practice and laughable realities they face. This episode is kindly sponsored by our pees at Designs for Vision, who have created an amazing new product both Irene and Katrina are super excited to try! The Infinity VUE Loupes are designed to provide a straightforward approach to ergonomics; Infinity VUETM loupes are available in 3.0x and 3.5x magnification. Infinity VUETM (Vision Up Ergonomics) keeps your chin up, your neck straight, and your eyes forward while viewing the magnified surgical field. Try these loupes on to see (and feel) the difference in your posture! To find out more about these beauties, here is a link, and also, you can directly email Ben Leousis (Irene's buddy @DFV) The Infinity VUE Loupes https://www.designsforvision.com/SurgHtml/S-Infinity.htm Ben Leousis: bleousis@dvimail.com | |||
| Oral Probiotics during SRP and hygiene therapy | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:16:26 | |
Should we be using probiotics with all patients? Perhaps they are the new secret weapon for improving clinical outcomes and preventing disease. Let’s face it, many patients consider cost above all else when presented with perio treatment options. This is especially challenging when dental insurance does not cover what are considered adjunctive therapies, even though studies show that a combination of treatments is more effective in the long run. (link to study?) In this episode, Irene and Vic discuss the valuable role of probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, in the perio treatment plan. Microscopic problems require microscopic solutions! Get ready to learn:
Download the perio resource which is completely customizable to fit your practice: Toothlife🔖 Downloadable Resources 🔖https://www.toothlife.ca/collections/%F0%9F%94%96-downloadable-resources-%F0%9F%94%96 📲 Questions or Episode Topic Requests? @toothlife.irene — Check the top 3 pinned posts to access the download and leave your questions in the comments. We'll be answering them in upcoming episodes! If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment. Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️ _______________________________________ 📦 Amazon Store with my FAV things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3 Follow on Social Media: _______________________________________ 💁🏼♀️Personal Instagram @Toothlife.Irene https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene Personal Instagram: @victoriaarmaly_ https://www.instagram.com/victoriaarmaly_ 🙋🏼♀️Facebook Irene Iancu https://www.facebook.com/irene.iancu 💃🏼TikTok @Toothlife.Irene https://www.tiktok.com/@toothlife.irene 🛒Online Store and Instagram @Toothlife https://www.instagram.com/toothlife 🥼Office Instagram @ToothlifeStudio https://www.instagram.com/ToothlifeStudio ______________________________________ 🎤Podcast @ToothorDare.Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ToothorDare.Podcast _______________________________________ 🔗🌲Cool links in my Linktree https://linktr.ee/TOOTHLIFE.IRENE | |||
| #89- Romantic Plot Twist with Brandi Hooker Evans | 31 Aug 2021 | 01:17:45 | |
Welcome back to the Tooth or Dare podcast, peeps. Our friends at Dentsply Sirona sponsored this week's episode all about the fab life of our guest Brandi Hooker Evans. Who shares some fun facts about dental hygiene in a small town, How she managed to find her true love that was right under her nose the whole time and tips for dental hygienists to get new equipment. DS world Registration is now OPEN for September 23rd-25th Click here to check out the virtual or live registration packages, including a live performance by The Chain Smokers, Gwen Stafani and John Mulaney (American stand-up comedian who Katrina is obsessed with).If you can't go onsite, no problem! There is a complete live stream of the entire event so that you can enjoy a DS experience from home. The agenda overview is up and ready for you to view. In addition to DS world, our friends have updated their online content with some amazing programs for free on their academy. Including content on infection control, perio and other fantastic topics. Click here to visit the academy. During our episode with Brandi, we have a good chat about all things dental hygiene. From going to school in a small town, living your dreams (perhaps one you didn't know existed) and even some tips on how to get what you want within your dental office. Like new cavitron tips, a piece of equipment or a raise. A few twists and turns near the end of the episode have Irene SHOOK at the plot twists in Brandi's romantic life, which added a few extra mins to the episode, but who doesn't love a good true love story! Thanks again for tuning in, and we will catch you at DS world.
--- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Irene on YouTube: @Toothlife.Irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist Brandi On Instagram: @Stellaroutcomes | |||
| #88 @FitLittleHygienist: Air Polishing and Thyroid Cancer | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:53:39 | |
We welcome Hadeer Scolaro, RDH, back to the podcast on this Tooth or Dare Podcast episode. Hadeer previously joined us live on the podcast from the Greater New York tradeshow back in 2019 on Episode 45 (click here if you missed that episode!) Hadeer shared the story about how she began promoting oral health on social media. Since 2019 Hadeer, has grown as a dental hygienist; she has welcomed a new piece of technology that has changed her life. Using the Airflow system and GBT, Hadeer shares her timing, appointment lengths and powder selection.
Hadeer is a wealth of knowledge on incorporating this type of technology with your patients, and the fantastic humans at Hu-Friedy, who sponsored this episode, have provided us with a special link to connect you directly with an expert to discuss incorporating Air polishing and how to get a demo with the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master. Click Here -------> SPECIAL LINK | |||
| #87 Endoscope Life with @NicoleFortune | 10 Aug 2021 | 01:23:30 | |
The Tooth or Dare Podcasts shares a warm welcome to our friends at Philips! Welcome to the podcast peeps, we are so excited to share fun facts about your amazing products with the "viewers at home." Scroll to the bottom to read more about the features of the new Sonicare 9900 Prestige and fun fact: Dental professionals can buy their trial unit by contacting their Philips sales representative or call (800)278 8282. Pricing: $159.99 CAD + tax (applicable to Canadian residents only) Patients can buy the product via Philips online shop by visiting Philips.ca In this week's episode, we welcome Nicole Fortune RDH to the pod to talk about all things perioscope, endoscope, and laser! Nicole is a registered dental hygienist who has extensive experience in periodontics, providing non-surgical and preventative care. Nicole believes the best patient care happens when combining her dental hygiene knowledge with the latest technology. She is a recognized expert in training dental hygienists in periodontics, including dental endoscopy, laser-assisted hygiene care and treatment of dental implants. Nicole has delivered multiple educational presentations to Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene School, University of Michigan's Ramfjord Symposium, The National Osteology Foundation and The Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, and numerous other clubs and professional groups across the country. Nicole has been a clinical expert and speaker for the Facial Art Forum and an integral part of the Implant Care Practitioner training program through RDH Innovations. She is a Dental Codeology key opinion leader and is directly involved with the creation of new dental codes. She was awarded Dental Hygienist of the Year for 2017 in Vermont. Nicole earned her hygiene degree and her BA from the University of Vermont. She also holds an MBA from Champlain College. During this episode, the ladies of the TofD podcast chat with Nicole about her extensive experience using periodontal endoscopes, lasers, and various pieces of equipment. Check out https://nicolefortunerdh.com/ for resources on laser and periodontal uses of endoscopy. Nicole can be found on IG: @FortunateRDH --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist Irene and Katrina are excited to try out their new Sonicare 9900 Prestige. Here are more details on the new brush! Philips Sonicare Power Toothbrush 9900 Prestige with SenseIQ - Our most advanced electric toothbrush to date - Senses and adapts to your unique brushing style - All-in-on brush head cleans, whitens, and cares for teeth and gums - Features unrivalled sonic technology Sonicare power meets intelligent care. Philips most advanced electric toothbrush is designed around you, sensing your brushing style and adapting as you clean to provide an optimum, personalized cleaning experience. Sonic technology brushes away plaque gently and effectively by creating up to 62000 bristle movements. Dynamic fluid action help clean even hard-to-reach areas, leaving your mouth feeling exceptionally fresh and clean. Always get it right with SenseIQ technology. As you brush, sense IQ senses, adapts, and cares for your teeth and gums, offering a truly unique and personalized brushing experience. Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige uses sensors to detects the pressure you apply, the cleaning motion you use and the coverage you achieve – up to 100 times per second. - Removes up to 20x more plaque (vs manual toothbrush in a clinical study). - Up to 100% less stains in less than 2 days (vs manual toothbrush in a lab test). - Up to 15x healthier gums (vs manual toothbrush in six weeks in a clinical study). Peace out peeps!
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| #86 @Dr.Dave Shirazi Chinese Medicine + Dentistry= Cool | 25 Jul 2021 | 01:27:37 | |
Welcome back peeps to another episode of the Tooth or dare Podcast! We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor. The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter-free (and gluten-free!) Nupro prophy paste in our practices. The comfortable and quiet Nupro Freedom is the best option for keeping our patients and our wrists happy. The removable and autoclavable outer sheath, the 20 unique disposable angles, and the increased maneuverability make this a must-have tool in the hands of dental hygienists. Get your Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System today at the Dentsply Sirona website. https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html Ask your local sales rep if they have a demo unit to use, perhaps this may help you convince the peeps in the practice with buying power!
This week Irene and Katrina interview Dr. Dave Shirazi whose bio speaks for itself. Irene had a hard time getting to all the details because of her spotty internet situation but here it is!
Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters's degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board-licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep-disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. From 2011 through 2016, he became a board-licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state-of-the-art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics. His practice is part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 65 Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks and Brentwood CA. Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, travelling, and speaking. He is married to the love of his life Kimberly Shirazi and has welcomed their first son, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature. Disclosures: Typically part of a clinical research study, My Sleep Lab conducts research for multiple industries including pharmaceutical industry Adjunct Board supporter, lecturer, AACP Private Practice
This episode had a lot of great takeaways related to TMD pain, Oriental Medicine vs Western Medicine and fun facts about what really happens behind the doors of an endo office. Find Dr. Dave Shirazi Send him an email at daveshirazi@yahoo.com or on his website http://www.sleepconejo.com/shirazi/ ___________________________________________________ Our hosts encourage you to leave them a review! LET'S GO! Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #85 - @VanessaCreaven One Size Fits None with Dr. Vanessa Creaven and Spotlight Oral Care | 05 Jul 2021 | 01:07:04 | |
Dr. Vanessa Creaven is the co-founder and CEO of Spotlight Oral Care with a mission to create the best oral health products, to educate and promote oral care, and empower people to engage with true customized preventative oral care. Dr. Creaven studied Dentistry at Trinity College Dublin & King’s College London. She has worked with Quay Dental Clinic in Galway before her work on Spotlight Oral Care. Tooth or Dare is excited to partner with Spotlight Oral Care, founded by two dentists who are also sisters. Dr. Lisa and Dr. Vanessa Creaven created a toxic-free, sustainable, and vegan oral care brand so you can create that 'dentist-clean feel' and healthy smile at home. Spotlight Oral Care offers customized oral care to cater to common oral concerns. Try their award-winning at-home Whitening Kit, or biodegradable Toothpaste, and use promo code "TOOTHLIFE" for 30% off your order. As mentioned in today’s episode, Holly Anne Mitchell has partnered with Hope for the Day, a suicide prevention charity and their event is officially live at http://www.dentalavengers.com Their inaugural event is virtual, Dec. 3-5, 2021. If you're available and can join, we'd love to see you there! In today’s episode, we discuss the amazing and highly personalized line of products offered at Spotlight Oral Care (Can we please take a moment to admire their Limited Edition Pride Sonic Toothbrush?!), the benefits of personalized toothpaste containing Folic Acid for pregnant women, and the difficulties of working with your siblings. We are so lucky to highlight Spotlight Oral Care’s products which further shed much-needed light on the Oral Systemic Link. We cover some of these topics and much more:
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Find Dr. Vanessa Creaven and Spotlight Oral Care online: IG: @VanessaCreaven SOC IG: @spotlight_oral_care Website: https://spotlightoralcare.com/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #84 - @DrLenTau A Glowing Review with Dr. Leonard Tau | 28 Jun 2021 | 01:21:15 | |
Chosen as one of the top leaders in dental consulting by Dentistry Today, Len Tau, DMD, has dedicated his professional life to improving dentistry for both patients and other dentists. After purchasing his practice, the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence in Philadelphia in 2007, Len practiced full-time while consulting to other dental practices, training thousands of dentists about reputation marketing, leading the dental division of BirdEye, a reputation marketing platform, and hosting the popular, Raving Patients podcast. He recently authored the book Raving Patients and the soon to be released 100 Tips to 100 Reviews in 100 Days. In 2018, Len cut down to practicing dentistry two days per week to focus additional time and attention to helping other dentists build broad and compelling online footprints that attract hundreds of new patients to their practices. Len lectures nationally and internationally on using internet marketing, social media, and reputation marketing to make dental offices more visible and credible as well as how to increase their case acceptance. --- Thank you to Designs for Vision for sponsoring today’s extra special episode! The brand new LED DayLite NanoCam HDi incorporates all of the comfort and ease of Designs for Vision products into a hands-free 1080p camera which clips directly onto your loupes. With the option to broadcast live video, the HIPAA compliant NanoCam comes equipped with your choice of 2.5x, 3.5x or wide angle lens, a mutable microphone all in a .8 oz profile. The camera is optically calibrated to match Designs for Vision telescopes. The best part is that Designs for Vision offers 24/7 support for the camera, meaning you’ll always have the technical assistance you need. Options for a shielded foot pedal and light make this a no-brainer for surgical recording technology. Get set up today with the LED DayLite NanoCam HDi by contacting Designs for Vision at this link: --- In today’s conversation we talk about the power of the online review, groupon deals, Canadian marketing laws, google AdWords disasters and much more! Dr. Len is a great resource with clear ways of addressing the new landscape of online marketing. We cover some of these topics:
Find Dr. Len Tau online: IG: @DrLenTau Website: https://www.drlentau.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ravingpatient/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #83 - @DrChrisK Come at me, Bro with Dr. Chris Kammer | 21 Jun 2021 | 01:22:05 | |
For more than 20 years, Dr. Chris Kammer has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and ideas in dentistry, and has become one of America’s most vocal advocates for the "oral systemic" approach for disease prevention. He's the founding father, first president, and 6 year board member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), an organization that has partnered with the world class medical experts from the Cleveland Clinic to educate physicians and dental teams on the critical significance of how the health of the mouth impacts the health of the body. Check out the AAOSH podcast with Dr. Chris Kammer and Machell Hudson, RDH! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-to-live/id1515774700 Dr. Kammer has been a chief dental consultant for Reader’s Digest, and has been quoted in many publications including USA Today, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Woman’s Day. He was featured on ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer as their Person of the Week. He has also appeared widely on national television and radio programs including The Today show, Fox and Friends, CBS MarketWatch, CNN, NPR, Montel Williams, Late Night with David Letterman and even American Idol where his original song “Get Out the Brush” reached a viewing audience of 25 million people. Dr. Kammer was one of the first clinicians in America to develop a protocol for disease prevention with the oral systemic approach, using his comprehensive “Gums of Steel” program. He has helped bring the practice of oral systemics from its early philosophical stage to its current widespread recognition as an important whole body healing approach that integrates medicine and dentistry and he has the studies and results to back it up. In this extremely entertaining conversation with America’s favorite singing dentist, Irene and Katrina get into the details of Dr. Chris Kammers no-drill dental practice, Dr. Kammer’s experience on American Idol, and the efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride for advanced decay. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Find Dr. Chris Kammer online: IG: @DrChrisK Website: TheDrillIsGone.com AAOSH Website: https://www.aaosh.org/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #82 - @Steph.PosturePros Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto with Stephanie Botts | 14 Jun 2021 | 01:13:19 | |
Stephanie Botts is the owner/founder of PosturePros, an ergonomic consulting company specializing in helping dental professionals. She has been practicing clinical dental hygiene for 13 years. Her kind and compassionate approach in ergonomics consulting has led her to help dental hygienists, dentists, and dental assistants work free of pain and enjoy life again! Her mission is to gently remind her colleagues that putting themselves and their bodies’ health first is vital not only to a long and healthy career, but is also key to living life to the fullest! Find Stephanie’s work at https://posturepros.net/ Up to date resources for Alaskan hygienists can be found at http://alaskadha.org/ Following up on ongoing discussions about ergonomics in dentistry, Stephanie Botts helps us understand how we can deeper understand our relationship to ourselves and our bodies in our work. Musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain are far too common in this industry and their prevention should be our top priority as healthy hygienists and dentists. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Find Steph Botts online: Website: https://posturepros.net/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #81 - Irene&Trene #2 -There's No Secret Sauce | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:45:28 | |
Katrina Sanders (AKA @TheDentalWinegenist), our in-house sommelier, our beloved & intelligent teacher, and insightful co-host of Tooth or Dare is finally in the hot seat! In the second installment of our new series, Irene&Trene, Irene asks Katrina to give us the way back playback. Katrina walks us through her early fascination with dental hygiene, her experience as a self-described dweeb in hygiene school, and her first experiences working in a dental practice. Katrina also talks in detail about her process of becoming a professional speaker and educator in the field and offers her advice to the young aspiring hygienists and dentists out there. Irene&Trene is a new series where your two favorite hygienists speak off the cuff from their combined decades of experience to tell the truth about the dental industry. We will still continue our normal interview series, so stay tuned for more great interviews with dental professionals who are changing the game! We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor! The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter free Nupro prophy paste in our practices. Its unique proprietary formulation is designed to deliver consistent, splatter-free performance. It boasts excellent stain removal and polishing, with color-coded grit options and 13 gluten-free flavors for our beloved gluten-sensitive folks out there! The Nupro Revolv Disposable Prophy Angles are now available in a wide variety of cup options: soft, firm, pedo, tapered brush, pointed tip, and spiral cup. These angles exhibit reduced splatter, interproximal cleaning, and improved access around crowns or orthodontics.
Check out the Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System and more of Dentsply Sirona’s excellent products at the link below! https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html We cover some of these topics and much more:
--- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #80 - @AdvancedDentalHygiene Laser Focused with Joy Raskie, RDH | 31 May 2021 | 01:15:09 | |
Joy Raskie is the director of Education and CEO at Advanced Dental Hygiene, a company that specializes in Diode laser education and continuing education courses for dental professionals. For the past 18 years, Joy has been practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She holds multiple laser degrees and advanced training in the Diode Laser. Joy is deeply passionate about teaching and integrating her audience to make learning more fun. She lectures, conducts hands-on laser training courses worldwide, and does in-office laser consulting. Joy's goal is to help everyone feel confident and ready to succeed after leaving her courses. You can learn more about Joy's upcoming live and online hands-on laser courses at AdvancedDentalHygiene.com Our very own Katrina Sanders has partnered with Joy Raskie to put together some courses which will be available soon at the link above! We cover some of these topics and much more:
Find Joy Raskie online: Website: AdvancedDentalHygiene.com --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| WTF is a $99 cleaning? | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:24:29 | |
If you’ve ever seen a $99 dental cleaning deal and wondered if it’s worth it, you’ll want to hear this story, including: ▪️ How $99 dental promotions can mislead and limit patient access ▪️ Why these deals may not be as good as they sound ▪️ How patient trust is affected by unclear pricing ▪️ Stories from people who felt let down by the experience ▪️ The bigger impact discount dentistry has on the profession What’s Really Happening Behind the “Too Good to Be True” OffersSome dental offices advertise low-fee cleanings to attract patients, especially those without insurance. But when you call to book, the information often changes. What sounds legal on paper can cross the line when the details aren’t disclosed up front. RCDSO Guidelines You Should KnowThe Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) requires that all advertising and promotions be:
From what I've read, many patients have left negative reviews after feeling bait-and-switched, and there are repeated reports of high staff turnover in these offices, with employees leaving reviews under alias names. This is another warning sign that the culture behind the marketing may be just as shaky as the promotion itself. If you care about honesty in healthcare and want to know what really happens behind bargain-basement dental ads, this episode is worth your time. Perhaps motivation for those to stop subscribing to marketing like this, and I hope it finds the right ears better to regulate this shady form of marketing in dentistry once and for all—especially for those of us doing it cleanly. If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment. Until next time, peace out peeps! ✌️ 📦 Amazon Store – My FAV Things https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3 Follow on Social Media💁🏼♀️ Personal Instagram – @Toothlife.Irene https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene 🙋🏼♀️ Facebook – Irene Iancu https://www.facebook.com/irene.iancu 💃🏼 TikTok – @Toothlife.Irene https://www.tiktok.com/@toothlife.irene 🛒 Online Store & Instagram – @Toothlife https://www.instagram.com/toothlife 🥼 Office Instagram – @ToothlifeStudio https://www.instagram.com/ToothlifeStudio 🎤 Podcast – @ToothorDare.Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ToothorDare.Podcast 🔗🌲 All the Cool Links https://linktr.ee/TOOTHLIFE.IRENE | |||
| #79 - Irene&Trene #1 - A Letter to Dental Hygiene Students | 24 May 2021 | 00:51:28 | |
This episode is the debut of a brand new series ‘Irene&Trene’ where your two favorite hygienists speak off the cuff from their combined decades of experience to tell the truth about the dental industry. We get tons of requests in our DMs about our work and life experiences, so we started this series to address the topics we get asked about most. We will still continue our normal interview series, so stay tuned for more great interviews with dental professionals who are changing the game! On today’s premiere episode of Irene&Trene, we get the way back playback from Irene Iancu herself. Irene tells about her upbringing and her unique decision to go to dental school. After her 14th anniversary of graduating from dental school, Katrina attempts a Romanian accent. We mull over our favorite Backstreet Boy (it’s Howie), and give our raw & uncut opinions of dental hygiene Facebook groups. If there is anything you want us to speak about in the Irene&Trene, hit up our DM’s at the links below and tell us what you want to hear! We cover some of these topics and much more:
--- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #78 - @CAJRDH Jumping Around with Carol Jahn | 17 May 2021 | 01:12:13 | |
Carol Jahn, RDH, MS has a BS in dental hygiene from the University of Iowa and an MS in Continuing Education from the University of St Francis. She has been a dental hygienist since 1982; she practiced clinically for 14 years in general and periodontal practices. She is an international speaker and author, and industry leader. Currently, she is the Director of Professional Relations & Education for Water Pik, Inc. Carol received the ADHA/J & J Award of Excellence in 2013 and served on the board of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and has been a delegate to the International Federation of Dental Hygiene. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner, Larry, and their dog Toby. Check out Carol Jahn’s course offerings which range in topics from office management to the current trends of tobacco use: https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/education/carol-jahn-rdh-ms/ --- Thank you to our friends at Hu-Friedy for sponsoring today's episode! After over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all more aware of infection prevention and control best practices, and thanks to your hard-work and dedication, you’ve helped keep your practice safe. If we’ve learned one thing, it’s that infection prevention and control will always be a top priority, and it requires constant vigilance. The potential risks are ever-present. That’s why every detail matters and every step counts. HuFriedyGroup is here to help with a complete circle of protection for your practice, and they have some incredible educational resources to help understand areas of potential risk for your practice. Check out the Points of Protection video and explore their interactive images to learn more about the potential risks for an infection prevention breach in your practice, and see how HuFriedyGroup has what you need with their unmatched, comprehensive portfolio of infection prevention products. Visit this link to find out more: https://www.hu-friedy.com/back-to-practice/points-of-protection --- Carol walks us through her early days as she went from hog farmer to author, speaker, and hygiene industry leader. She answers the following questions and much more!
Find Carol Jahn online: IG: @CAJRDH --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #77 - @HollyAnneMitchell.NYC Massive Irreversible Action with Holly Anne Mitchell | 10 May 2021 | 01:07:40 | |
Holly Anne Mitchell is a speaker, coach and hypnotist in the dental industry. Her life can be summed up in two words: post-traumatic growth. Holly moved to New York City from rural Florida at the age of 18 with dreams of Broadway. From actress, to homeless, to dental C-suite, to struggling entrepreneur, after a crisis of burnout and existentialism, she found her way to hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming, forever changing her brain, and her life. This was the catalyst to start her own business, the LeadWell Network. Holly trains dentists and their teams on mental health first aid, helping practices become more trauma aware, prevent suicide, burnout, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression with simple tools based in practical neuroscience. Holly regulates her own nervous system through songwriting, self-hypnosis, poetry, boxing, and long-distance running. She is a faculty member of the Dental Speakers Institute Fellowship program, and is excited to announce her first book "Try Self Hypnosis" will enter the world this summer. In her free time Holly is a singer/songwriter with her lifemate and bandmate Javier in Nashville. For a free episode of Holly's online course and to preorder her book, visit TrySelfHypnosis.com On this episode, we cover some of these topics and much more:
Stay till the end to hear if Holly chooses Tooth or Dare! Find Holly Anne Mitchell online: Holly’s personal IG: @hollyannemitchell.nyc Holly’s Dental Coaching & Strategy IG: @LeadWellNetwork Website and Blog: https://www.leadwellnetwork.com/ Self-hypnosis Website: https://www.tryselfhypnosis.com/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #76 - Expanding the Scope of Hygiene with Alyssa Aberle | 03 May 2021 | 01:28:52 | |
Alyssa Aberle is the former president of the Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association and dental hygienist pushing forward some of the most progressive legislation in Colorado for dental hygienists. Alyssa has a unique ability to see the potential of hygiene and actively enacts that future in her advocacy work. We talk about the disconnection between dentists and hygienists, the severely limiting position that some states impose on dental hygienists, and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF).
Alyssa Aberle answers these questions and more:
• What are the limitations for hygienists in different states?
• How can we learn from Colorado and advocate for it in our own states?
• What is the future of dental and hygiene education in America?
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Here are examples of Dr. Jeanette MacLean’s educational videos on SDF application:
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Alyssa’s biography:
Alyssa Aberle is Colorado dental hygienist with a deep understanding of our profession and a big dream for our future. Alyssa has spent her dental hygiene career working with several local nonprofit organizations including Kids In Need of Dentistry, Salud Family Health Centers, Colorado Orthodontic Foundation, and STRIDE Community Health Center (formerly MCPN). While working with these nonprofit organizations, Alyssa pursued a Master’s in Business Administration to gain a deeper grasp on organizational management and leadership. Alyssa currently works for a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in their mobile school-based dental program and also works part-time for the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association. Alyssa is passionate about advocacy and advancing the profession of dental hygiene. Married to a Colorado native, Alyssa and her family of 5 spend most of their free time outdoors hiking, backpacking, and boating. Alyssa loves rocking out to 90’s music, movie theater popcorn, and chai tea.
Find Alyssa Aberle online: IG: https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.hygienist/ Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/CODHA Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association Website: http://codha.org/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist Denstply Sirona Promotional Code and Details: DATES AVAILABLE: May 1-15, 2021 HOW TO REDEEM FREE GOODS: Email your invoice from an authorized Dentsply Sirona dealer noting promotional code PTL2118 to Preventive-Redemptions@dentsplysirona.com. Incomplete submissions will not be processed. Limit 5 redemptions per Office. These offers may not be combined with any other Dentsply Sirona offers or contract agreements. Free goods fulfilled through Dentsply Sirona. All offers are subject to availability, and Dentsply Sirona reserves the right to change or discontinue any offer or promotion at any time at its discretion. No rain checks. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Offers valid in the 50 United States only.
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| #75 - @BeyondTheMouth Clinically Detectable Crap with Dr. Tim Donley | 26 Apr 2021 | 01:38:58 | |
Dr. Tim Donley We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor. The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter free (and gluten free!) Nupro prophy paste in our practices. The comfortable and quiet Nupro Freedom is the best option for keeping our patients and our wrists happy. The removable and autoclavable outer sheath, the 20 unique disposable angles, and the increased maneuverability makes this a must-have tool in the hands of dental hygienists. Get your Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System today at the Dentsply Sirona website. https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html --- Welcome back, Peeps! We feel so lucky to have with us industry leader, educator, textbook author, and leading expert on the subject of gum disease, Dr. Tim Donley. In classic form, we rewind all the way back to Dr. Donley’s early years of failing out of dental school and generally having no idea what to do with life. Eventually, he improvised unique ways to place himself at the forefront of gum disease treatment and education. We share our horror stories of keynote speeches gone wrong, talk about the future of dentistry, and about the flawed thinking that keeps hygienists from reaching their potential. We cover these topics and much more:
Dr. Donley is his own words: I am a bad-ass periodontist who is the biggest supporter of dental hygiene on the planet. The most important health care provider a patient can see if they want to maximize their chance to achieve the fruits of wellness is a dental hygienist. Not just any hygienist, one that gets that it is time to do more than just clean teeth. I believe that the best way to grow as a person is to help someone else grow as a person. Oh yea, I also love to take the tops off of double stuff Oreos and then put them together to make Quadruple stuff Oreos. Find Dr. Tim Donley online: IG: @BeyondTheMouth Website: https://www.beyondthemouth.com/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #74 - Consulting in Compassion with Dr. Victoria Peterson | 19 Apr 2021 | 01:03:49 | |
Dr. Victoria Peterson Welcome back, Peeps! Dr. Victoria Peterson has more than a decade of dental hygiene experience. Her deep background in consulting combined with her PhD in spiritual studies allows her to access the humanistic side of the dental profession and the people who strive, thrive, and struggle in dentistry. Like Irene, Dr. Peterson bought her own dental office as a hygienist (and subsequently bought 4 more). She provides a unique perspective into the struggles young professionals face when overwhelmed with the constant change of professional life. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Dr. Peterson’s Biography: Victoria Peterson, CEO and cofounder of productive dentist academy is an award winning female entrepreneur. A 4X recipient of Inc5000 fastest growing privately held companies, Victoria has learned a thing or two about growing with integrity. Combining a Doctorate in Spirituality with real world experience, she is launching a hot new 2021 podcast 'Investment Grade Practice'. Find Dr. Victoria Peterson online: Website: www.productivedentist.com --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #73 - @JustChrisLove Finding a Home for the Male Hygienist with Christopher Love Williams | 12 Apr 2021 | 01:16:30 | |
Chris ‘Love’ Williams Thank you to Designs for Vision for sponsoring today's episode. We are proud to highlight their NEW Aerosol Protection Loupes. Both of us wear these loupes daily. The silicone eyecup creates a seal around your eyes to protect against aerosols. They are adjustable for a secure fit and available in two frame styles and magnification choices of 2.5x, 3.0x, and 3.5x. We both use 2.5x and love the range of stylish frames we can choose from. The removable eyecups attach to the frame magnetically and are easy to remove for cleaning and disinfecting! Find them at the Designs for Vision website here: https://www.designsforvision.com/CS/AeroLoupesRDH.htm Welcome back, Peeps! Christopher Williams aka Chris Love is a multi-talented and widely experienced entrepreneur and dental hygienist. In this episode, Chris shares the story of his transition from active duty in the Air Force to becoming an RDH, and eventually becoming a thought leader in the field. He currently hosts the Dental-Ish podcast with the Brown Girl RDH duo, Martelle Coke and Anaika Forbes (Check out our amazing interview with Martelle on episode #42). Chris Love talks us through his journey and professional approach to dental hygiene as a black man. He also shares work as the co-founder of Prophy Kings, which embraces cultural and gender diversity in the hygiene field. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Chris Love in his own words: My name is Chris Williams also known as Chris Love I'm a male hygienist that only recently left working in the clinical setting after practicing 5 years to now working with a dental marketing company as the business development manager. I am a serial entrepreneur hustler extraordinaire LOL, so I've started multiple small businesses and coached/advised other small businesses on getting started and best practices when trying to sustain. I am the founder of Prophy Kings, the home for the male hygienist. We have a group on Facebook and an Instagram page. We promote diversity and representation of the male hygienist and assistant. I also started a Youtube channel where I give advice to Men and hygienists alike on the hygiene profession, business, and self care. I am also the co-owner and co-host of "Dental-Ish" the podcast alongside Martelle Coke best known as the founder of BrownGirlRDH and Anaika Forbes best known for her company "hashtaglunchbag" that puts up community fridges in underserved areas that are filled with donated food products. Lets Talk! --- Find Chris Love online: Personal IG: @JustChrisLove Prophy Kings IG: @Prophy_Kings Linktree: https://linktr.ee/smileheroics Podcast: https://www.dental-ish.com/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #72 - @UnleashingInfluence Spiraling Into Control with Dr. Angela Mulrooney | 05 Apr 2021 | 01:04:22 | |
Dr. Angela Mulrooney CW: Suicide Welcome back, Peeps! We are so lucky to have Dr. Angela Mulrooney on the show to tell her harrowing life story. Katrina witnessed Dr. Mulrooney speak and perform at JUMPSTART 2020 and knew she had to invite her on the show to tell us more about her remarkable life path. Dr. Angela tells about juggling her passion for dance while attending dental school, hitting rock bottom, and having to reinvent herself entirely after losing her accomplished career in dentistry. Her humanist approach to mental health and its relationship to work informs her current career as a dental business consultant. Watch Dr. Angela’s ingenious, heartfelt performance at JUMPSTART here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbgLlp_9GaE We cover some of these topics and much more:
Dr. Mulrooney’s Bio: Dr. Angela Mulrooney is a retired dentist turned branding expert. How did that happen? She wanted to be a dentist since she had baby teeth. At 24, She started living her dental dream which turned into an enviable dental career. She turned a broken down practice into her dream practice. She lived the elusive dream of providing the services she loved, on clients she loved, while earning more and working less. Overnight, she went from being a well-known dentist to hitting rock-bottom - losing everything after sustaining a career-ending injury that killed her ability to practice. She rebranded herself as a dental business coach. Her authentic comeback story as she built her new brand was noticed by other professionals who started asking her to unleash their authentic personal brands on social media. She works with professionals internationally to get them noticed as the go-to expert of their industry while maintaining their authenticity. You might be the most talented professional in the world, but what if no one knows you exist? Let’s ensure that never happens! Find Dr. Angela online: Personal IG: @DrAngelaMulrooney Unleashing Influence IG: @UnleashingInfluence Website: https://unleashingdentistry.com/ --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #71 - @DrLauraMachDDS Part 2: Diamonds in the Rough with Dr. Laura Mach | 29 Mar 2021 | 01:03:33 | |
Dr. Laura Mach DDS Content Warning: Domestic Abuse Dr. Laura Mach is back for part two of our interview. If you haven’t heard part one yet, you’ve got to check out last week’s episode to follow along with one of our most profound conversations on Tooth or Dare. Her story acts as a warning and a guide to those of us who have experienced domestic abuse. Dr. Laura’s active compassionate way of being and work is a powerful reminder that our lives are not defined by those who take advantage of us. We are incredibly thankful that she joined us again to share her story. Check out Dr. Laura’s own podcast and her website at the links below, you will not regret it. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Dr. Laura Mach’s Biography: Dr Laura Mach is a practicing general dentist who has owned her practice for 13 years. She is also a certified life coach and a speaker within dentistry. She speaks on emotions, communication, creating the life you want, and treating transgender patients. She also has a podcast for female dentists called Love Your Practice which is on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube. Dr Mach took a non traditional route to dental school and graduated with three young children. A year after graduation she found herself divorced and naively navigating the world of dating. She immediately got caught up into a dangerous relationship that ended up threatening her practice, her finances, and ultimately her physical safety. Laura speaks out about what happened to her to help other women in as many ways as she can.
Find Dr. Laura online: IG: @DrLauraMachDDS Website: Thelifecoachforbusydentists.com Podcast: Love Your Practice - Available on iTunes and Spotify LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mariondentalpc Youtube: Love Your Practice! Youtube Channel --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #70 - @DrLauraMachDDS Part 1: Creating the Life You Want with Dr. Laura Mach | 22 Mar 2021 | 01:15:29 | |
Dr. Laura Mach DDS Welcome back, Peeps! Certified life coach, dentist, and industry veteran Dr. Laura Mach is a fountain of compassion and wisdom on today’s episode of Tooth or Dare. This conversation is one in a two part series focused on how we can better serve our patients and live our own lives free from doubt and worry that we impose on ourselves. Dr. Laura tells the story of getting her DDS degree while raising children, buying her own dental practice, and leading a team for 13 years. Her work as a life coach is focused on giving women dental professionals the permission to step into their power. Check out Dr. Laura’s own podcast and her website at the links below, you will not regret it. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Dr. Laura Mach’s Biography: Dr Laura Mach is a practicing general dentist who has owned her practice for 13 years. She is also a certified life coach and a speaker within dentistry. She speaks on emotions, communication, creating the life you want, and treating transgender patients. She also has a podcast for female dentists called Love Your Practice which is on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube. Dr Mach took a non traditional route to dental school and graduated with three young children. A year after graduation she found herself divorced and naively navigating the world of dating. She immediately got caught up into a dangerous relationship that ended up threatening her practice, her finances, and ultimately her physical safety. Laura speaks out about what happened to her to help other women in as many ways as she can. Find Dr. Laura Mach online: IG: @DrLauraMachDDS Website: TheLifeCoachForBusyDentists.com Podcast: Love Your Practice - Available on iTunes and Spotify LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mariondentalpc Youtube: Love Your Practice! Youtube Channel --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| How to determine if Bone Loss Is due to Perio, Malocclusion, Or Something Else? | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:15:36 | |
How do you determine if someone truly has bacterial-induced bone loss? When a patient presents with bone loss, periodontal disease is one of the most common causes, but not always. What else could it be? In this episode, we discuss various factors contributing to bone loss and recession, with malocclusion being a significant one. We discuss:
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| #69 - @ImplantCompare Are We Having Fun? with Blake McClellan | 15 Mar 2021 | 01:12:35 | |
Blake McClellan Welcome back, Peeps! We are huge fans of the work and products of today’s guest. Blake McClellan is the Founder of Implant Compare, an online live-streaming platform showcasing dental surgery and educational materials for dental professionals. You’ve got to check out their Instagram where they highlight dental surgeries (á la @bloodytoothguy) using their state of the art recording equipment.
In all of his work, Blake is dedicated to bringing dentistry out of antiquity whether it's through Burning Man-inspired dental education experiences, his very own dental podcast ALL-IN Dental, or his 4K miniature dental video camera which you attach directly to your loupes. Seriously peeps, check out this camera. It makes recording SO much easier and many of our former guests are using it with the Implant Compare platform! This was a really fun conversation and we covered a lot. Blake answers some of these questions and much more:
Find Blake McClellan’s work online: IG: @ImplantCompare Dental Experiences and Education: https://experiencece.com/ ALL-IN Podcast: https://allindental.podbean.com/ Implant Compare Online Platform: https://implantcompare.com/ 4K Mini Dental Camera: https://www.buyfutudent.com/?v=3e8d115eb4b3 --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #68 - The 3 D's of Dental Hygiene with Renee' Graham | 08 Mar 2021 | 01:16:43 | |
Renee’ Graham RDH Welcome back, Peeps! Thank you to Denstply Sirona for sponsoring today’s episode! Ultrasonic safety is priority #1 for the folks at Dentsply Sirona. They always have the tools we need to safely ultrasonic scale every day. From keeping your drawers stocked with fresh left and right inserts to providing a two-handed approach to scaling with the Purevac HVE, your Dentsply Sirona sales rep can get you up and running today! -- We are so pleased to welcome Renee’ Graham of Dentsply Sirona to share her four decades of dental industry experience and knowledge. She describes her timeline from her initial inspiration to be a hygienist, to her early career as a dental hygienist, and ending with her current position at Denstply Sirona. Today Renee’ works with key opinion leaders to promote the future of the dental industry. Renee’s perspective of dentistry provides a unique opportunity to see how the professional culture has changed and how we arrive at today’s gold standard of patient care. Stay tuned to hear Renee’ Graham describe her dental dream team!
We cover some of these topics and much more:
Renee’ Graham's Bio: Renee’ Graham received her dental hygiene degree from Darton State College (now Albany State University) and both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education degree from Valdosta State University. Renee’ brings to the division 39 years of private practice, academic leadership and administration. Since 2007, Renee’ has been employed with Dentsply Sirona as a Clinical Educator. Formerly the international CE for Europe and Canada; she now delivers programs throughout the US. Renee’ enjoys lecturing nationally as well as internationally.
Find Renee’ online: FB: https://www.facebook.com/renee.graham.9828 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-graham-59972720/
Book your Dentsply Sirona Consultation today!: https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/discover-by-topic/online-consultation.html --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #67 - @DrAcierno How to Build the Million Dollar Dental Practice with Dr. AJ Acierno | 01 Mar 2021 | 01:10:41 | |
Dr. AJ Acierno Welcome back, Peeps! Watch Dr. Acierno’s TED Talk here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJgp3wox5wE Visit The DecisionOne Website: https://www.decisiononedental.com/ Today is the day: Dr. AJ Acierno, the CEO of DecisionOne Dental joins us to dish some indispensable facts about the state of the dental and healthcare industry. Dr. Acierno currently runs 30+ offices with Decision One dental and shares in explicit detail the do’s and don’ts of both managing and purchasing a dental office. He and his brother have together built a dental empire in Chicago and beyond. We talk about turning a $500,000 a year dental practice into a $2.2 million a year practice, the precise amount of doctors and patients each office should have, and how to scale your business with little to no marketing budget. These claims would sound absurd if they weren’t coming from the man who did it all himself, Dr. AJ Acierno!
Dr. Acierno answers these questions and much more:
Find Dr. AJ Acierno online: IG: @DrAcierno Website: www.DecisionOneDental.com --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #66 - Teledentistry at Google HQ with @The_Smile_Room | 22 Feb 2021 | 01:19:11 | |
The Smile Room - Tina Mavriyannakis
Welcome back, Peeps! Thank you to Hu-Friedy for sponsoring today's episode! Hu-Friedy’s new Harmony™ Ergonomic Scalers are a new personal favorite at ToothLife Studios. These scalers are designed to reduce pinch force and relieve hygienists of aching hands and ease the pressure on patients’ teeth. They allow for an incredibly tactile and sensitive scaling experience. Read about them more on Hu-Friedy’s site here: Harmony Ergonomic Scalers
It is a joy and an honor to speak with Tina Mavriyannakis RDH, the founder and CEO of The Smile Room, a fully mobile corporate and residential dental cleaning service. Tina (secret ToD superfan) shares how she forged her path to becoming the private RDH at the Google offices and many more corporate clients. We discuss the future of teledentistry and mobile dentistry and how to rebrand the public image of dental hygienists across Canada and the US. Tina has made a remarkable name for herself and for hygienists in all of North America. Her work provides a great example of how a career in dentistry can flourish outside of the operatory.
We cover some of these topics and much more:
Sign your office or condo up for mobile dentistry with The Smile Room today! Find The Smile Room online: IG: @the_smile_room Website: https://www.thesmileroom.ca/
--- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #65 - @Geriatric_Toothfairy Black Visibility in Dentistry with Sonya Dunbar RDH MHA | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:54:57 | |
Sonya Dunbar RDH, MHA, The Geriatric Tooth Fairy Happy V-day, Peeps! Sign up for the upcoming National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference here: https://nmdconference.com/ March 4-6th Sonya Dunbar speaks on the Future of Modern Mobile Dentistry! --- We are so excited to have on the US Navy Veteran, author, entrepreneur, public speaker, teacher, and philanthropist, Sonya Dunbar RDH AKA The Geriatric Tooth Fairy! Sonya’s vitality and effort to push our dental community forward culturally and medically is clear in her words and her life’s work. She walks us through the early days of giving free dental care to her Grandmother’s friends and soon dedicating her time to comprehensive geriatric dental care. Sonya shares her experience of dishing out an industry-shattering speech at RDH Under One Roof 2020 and shares her experience of black invisibility in the white-dominated dental field and at dental conferences. Her long list of accomplishments makes her one of the most remarkable and dynamic peeps in the field today. We cover some of these topics and much more:
Sonya Dunbar’s Biography: The Geriatric Tooth Fairy Sonya Dunbar, also known as the Geriatric Toothfairy, is a Registered Dental Hygienist, TEDx, and national public speaker guided by over 28 years of dental experience in private practice, skilled nursing facilities, and academia. Sonya and her husband, Gerald Dunbar, are the owners of Mobile Dental Xpress, providing comprehensive dental care to long-term care facilities. In addition, Sonya is a Geriatric Oral health educator and trainer. Sonya is a US Navy Veteran and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Gerontology.Sonya is a serial entrepreneur and successful Cultural diversity workplace coach that increase cultural awareness, knowledge, and communication through interactive educational workshops. She is a Key Opinion Leader on culture and diversity for Crest & Oral-B and known philanthropist. She is the Co-Founder of the National Mobile & Teledentistry Dental Conference, The American Mobile Dentistry & Teledentistry Alliance, and a published author of Golden Nuggets For Life, Co-Author of Modern Mobile & Teledentistry and The Tooth & Nothing but The Truth Books. And if that is not enough, the National Day Archives LLC has proclaimed November 9th of each calendar year as The Geriatric Toothfairy Day.
Find Sonya online: Sonya’s Videos along with The Suave & Sassy Senior Show: Geriatric Toothfairy Facebook Channel Youtube: The Geriatric Toothfairy Channel Preorder her upcoming book: https://thetoothandnothingbutthetruth.com/ All of Sonya Dunbar’s Links: Linktree --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| #64 - @Yapi_App Meditations in an Emergency with Dr. Gina Dorfman | 08 Feb 2021 | 01:27:26 | |
Dr. Gina Dorfman DDS Welcome back, Peeps! Thank you to YAPI for sponsoring today's episode. YAPI is releasing their Smart Scheduling feature on the app very soon. Smart Scheduling by YAPI will help you gain more qualified new patients with online appointment booking on your website, and automatically invite your past-due patients to book their next cleaning or exam through a text or email. The appointment data writes back to your schedule instantly! Setup your unique scheduling rules to keep control of your appointment book, and configure your accepted insurance providers easily, so you can work smarter, not harder. 80% of patients prefer a provider who offers online scheduling, so keep attracting more patients with an appointment book that is available 24/7. Read about their software and features at https://yapiapp.com/ ! --- We are so excited to have back on the show for another legendary appearance, Dr. Gina Dorfman. Dr. G is the founder of the YAPI app which she and her husband run together. Irene says that integrating the paperless YAPI system was one of the best decisions she’s ever made for her practice. Dr. Gina created the YAPI software to make her work in her own practice easier. We talk through her experience of leaving Soviet Russia and opening her first dental practice. Dr. Gina’s true calling is clearly to dish out extremely helpful career advice. She provides some much needed triage of Irene’s difficult experiences in the nuances of managing her own new dental practice. Check out Dr. Dorfman's podcast here! Stay tuned for the outro to hear the unbelievably sweet ending to this story! We cover some of these dental topics and much more:
Find Dr. Gina Dorfman and YAPI online: IG: @yapi_app Personal Website: https://ginadorfmandds.com/ YAPI Website: https://yapiapp.com/ Dr. Gina's Podcast: Behind the Smiles Podcast with Dr. Gina Dorfman --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist | |||
| #63- @DSOHygieneExcellence The tools to be the best | 01 Feb 2021 | 01:20:40 | |
Sarah Varney RDH BSDH & Christine Diehl RDH BS
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Welcome back, Peeps! Today we are joined by the dynamic duo that are building up a generation of leaders that will elevate the dental industry. Sarah Varney and Christine Diehl are the founders of DSO Hygiene Excellence, an accreditation program geared toward dental hygienists. Sarah and Christine talk us through the systems needed to measure success as hygienists and the difficulties we face as a profession. These entrepreneurs dish their thoughts on effective leadership, patient care and system implementation in the dental office.
We cover some of these topics and much more:
DSO Hygiene Excellence Team Bio: Christine Diehl RDH BS I have 28 years of clinical Dental Hygiene experience. I practice a patient centered approach with an emphasis on the oral systemic connection. I graduated from Parkland College with my degree in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor's of Health Sciences from Northern Illinois University. Over my career, I have attended a multitude of continuing education, including the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2003 and received an Associate Fellowship from the World Clinical Laser Institute. In 2007, I co-founded White Velocity, a tooth whitening company.We sold exclusively through high end salons and spas. This venture gave me an appreciation of the business side of dentistry.In 2019, Founded CE2 at Decision One Dental. June 2020 Founder and CEO of DSO Hygiene Excellence. My goal is to elevate the profession of dental hygiene by giving hygienists the tools needed to be the Best!
Sarah Varney RDH BSDH Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree, employed by Kendall Pointe Dental since 1988. Received an Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene degree in 1995 from Parkland College in Champaign, IL and graduated with Honors from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT with a Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene degree in 2008. Obtained certifications: Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2003, an Associate Fellowship and Dental Laser Certification, World Clinical Laser Institute in 2004, Ultimate Soft Tissue Laser Certification, World Clinical Laser Institute in 2013, Administer and Monitor Nitrous Oxide, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2010, Inspired Hygiene Mastermind Member and Advanced Periodontal Coach in 2011. Member of the Illinois Dental Hygiene Association and the academic honorary society, Phi Kappa Phi. In 2008, became the charter recipient of the Irene Newman award.In June 2019, Founded and became the Program Director for CE2 at DecisionOne Dental.Applied to the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business, Executive MBA program in May 2019. Received admissions in August 2019 into the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business, Executive MBA program, Chicago campus, Class of 2021. June 2020, CEO and Founder of DSO Hygiene Excellence, an organization of dental hygienists in the pursuit of excellence in patient care within the DSO space with an emphasis on leadership, business and national collaboration with other like-minded hygienists to elevate our profession and patient outcomes Find DSO Hygiene Excellence online: Website: https://www.dsohygieneexcellence.com/ Facebook: @DSOHygieneExcellence Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dso-hygiene-excellence Youtube: DSO Hygiene Excellence Youtube Page
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| 62- @Diamond.Sharp Never a Dull Moment with Summer Lewis RDH. | 25 Jan 2021 | 01:01:34 | |
Summer Lewis - Diamond Sharp
Welcome back, Peeps! Sign up for a free demo of the Hu-Friedy GreenLight Dental Compliance Center! We are happy to have present today’s episode brought to you by the Hu-Friedy Greenlight Dental Compliance. We both love that the GreenLight Dental Compliance Center by Hu-Friedy is an exclusive program that keeps all your infection prevention guidelines and regulations conveniently housed in one portal to help you transition your organization into digital program management. You’ll find more than convenience with GreenLight — you’ll also gain the confidence that comes from knowing your facility is in compliance. Sign up for your free demo with the link above. We are using GreenLight in our office now. It’s a great way for the whole office to stay up to date on the highest standard of sanitary protocol. And keep an eye out for the new Water Test Kit launching in 2021! Thanks Hu-Friedy! --- Today we are so proud to have a guest with a firm position in Irene’s top 8, a mother, and an entrepreneur keeping it together in the pandemic, Summer Lewis! Summer talks us through the early days of absolutely despising sharpening tools as a dental student, working as a dental assistant, and eventually founding her own business in 2018. Today, Ms. Lewis runs Diamond Sharp, a drive-up, same-day dental instrument sharpening business. Catch her and her team driving the blue van around Toronto and pretty soon, all over the US! As a regular of Diamond Sharp, I can say confidently that the cost and timeliness of their services are a no-brainer for any dental office. Her team is super nice and they are extremely reliable, especially in a pinch!
We ask Summer these questions and much more:
Book your appointment with Diamond Sharp online now! IG: @Diamond.Sharp
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| 61- @DrJoyRDH- Does the President have his own RDH? | 18 Jan 2021 | 02:04:19 | |
Welcome back, Peeps! Thanks to our friends at Dentsply Sirona we are back for another amazing week! Fun fact, here are the dets on the part 1/part 2 Webinars Irene and Katrina are tuning into. Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021, 08:00 PM EST (1 Hour) Refocusing Periodontal Treatment as Essential Care: A Two-Part Series The time is now! The oral-systemic link is not new to dentistry; however, communicating its significance to our patients AND providing more effective periodontal care is now more important than ever. This session will guide you through the latest research and help you create a plan to provide optimal care for patients while practicing a ‘safety-first’ approach. Tune in to add to your 2021 CE portfolio!
Today we are so happy to speak with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes. She takes us on the journey through dental classes at Howard University where she was class president, getting her Ph.D., acting as a dentist for Al Gore, all while navigating four pregnancies... AND getting her real estate license. Dr. Joy’s story is filled with surprises that she encounters with a determination that is clear in her every word. She strives to claim new respect for all dental hygienists and dental educators so that they can have the autonomy they deserve. Thank you so much to Dr. Joy for sharing her warm sense of humour and the contagious pride she takes in her work.
We cover some of these topics and much more:
Dr. Joy’s bio:
Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes holds a Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University and is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years of clinical experience in private practice. She is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH™ and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner™. Dr. Joy is program chair for Fortis College Landover Dental Hygiene Program and holds a faculty position at the American Denturist School. Dr. Joy is a professional speaker and published author. She has presented continuing education courses nationally and internationally in the areas of instrumentation, ultrasonics, infection control, and nutrition and biochemistry, whitening along with her signature keynote, Confidence and Courage. She serves as a Consultant Examiner for the CDCA examination board and is Past-President of The Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association and an active member of The American Academy of Dental Hygienists, The American Dental Hygienists' Association and The Maryland Dental Action Coalition.
Find Dr. Joy online: IG: @drjoyrdh Twitter: @drjoyrdh Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joy-void-holmes-5092222/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjoyrdh/
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| 60- @ergofitlife_katrina Are you ergonomic? with Katrina Klein RDH | 11 Jan 2021 | 01:15:34 | |
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Welcome back, Peeps!
As we herald in a new year, it’s probably about time that we drag ourselves to the gym (or open the rowing machine that’s been sitting in its box for months). This week on the third mic we are happy to have Katrina Klein, the founder of ErgoFit Life. In her decade-long career as an RDH (while moonlighting as a bodybuilder), Katrina came to recognize the health issues that all medical professionals face in their work. She speaks from experience when it comes to working and living healthier as a dental professional. In her work she offers individualized assessments and workout routines focused on workers in the medical field. We talk about chronic pain, preventative ergonomics, and how to live and work in a dental office pain-free. Katrina Klein provides some tangible ways we can build a program for ourselves that serves our unique needs.
We answer these questions and much more:
Katrina’s Biography:
For Katrina Klein, ergonomics is everything. She is a full time practicing Registered Dental Hygienist - has been for 13 years and counting. She knows firsthand the struggle of working in a stationary, inflexible environment. Katrina has dedicated herself to helping others prevent injury in the workplace, free themselves from physical discomfort in their dental career, and to retire without a disability. Whether instructing individual clinicians, small or large groups, she is passionate about teaching others to work smarter, not harder. She has been published in DentalTown Magazine and has more articles on the way! As a competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer, Katrina has attained a unique understanding of the biomechanics behind clinical ergonomics. Her credentials include certification as an Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, which has given her the expertise and training to help provide safer procedures through proper ergonomics.
Thank you to our peeps at Dentsply Sirona for sponsoring our 60th episode holy molar! While Irene is at home scratching her hives, her team is eagerly awaiting the training on their brand new and amazingly awesome SiroLaser that has so many features that can be utilized by both doctors and hygienists. Irene shares her reasons for patiently awaiting its release here in Canada, some of those reasons being the ability to set procedure fav's for easy use during the treatment time.
Katrina shares some important information on the recent investigation around pathogen reduction with Lasers and the connection to ultrasonics, aerosols and a very informative article written by Noel Paschke titled, "A Path of Fewer Aerosols with Ultrasonics" Click on the links below to learn more about both the laser and a direct link to the article: Noel Paschke titled, "A Path of Fewer Aerosols with Ultrasonics"
Find Katrina Klein online: IG: @ergofitlife_katrina Website: https://ergofitlife.com/ FB: @ergofitlife --- Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
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| @BrushwithBritt: Content Creation & DH Advocacy. How to handle the social media spotlight | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:43:04 | |
Your girl Irene sits down with Britt Glauz, better known online as @brushwithbritt, to talk all things content creation, dental hygiene advocacy, and what it’s really like to step into (and stay in) the spotlight. Britt shares her journey from clinical practice to becoming an influential voice in the dental community, how she balances patient care with online work, and the lessons she’s learned from both praise and criticism. She also opens up about winning the World Hygienist Award and what that means for her mission to improve public prevention and reach underserved populations. We cover: ▪️ Balancing clinical work with online content creation ▪️ Navigating criticism and protecting your mental health ▪️ Key marketing differences in dental hygiene regulations between Canada & the U.S. ▪️ Creative strategies for reaching underserved communities ▪️ How winning the World Hygienist Award shaped her career and advocacy work. If you’re curious about building your brand, expanding your clinical career, or making an impact through dental hygiene advocacy, this conversation is for you. Connect with Britt: Instagram → @brushwithbritt TikTok → @brushwithbritt YouTube If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment. Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️ _______________________________________ 📦 Amazon Store with my FAV things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3 Follow on Social Media _______________________________________ 💁🏼♀️Personal Instagram @Toothlife.Irene https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene 🙋🏼♀️Facebook Irene Iancu https://www.facebook.com/irene.iancu 💃🏼TikTok @Toothlife.Irene https://www.tiktok.com/@toothlife.irene 🛒Online Store and Instagram @Toothlife https://www.instagram.com/toothlife 🥼Office Instagram @ToothlifeStudio https://www.instagram.com/ToothlifeStudio _______________________________________ 🎤Podcast @ToothorDare.Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ToothorDare.Podcast _______________________________________ 🔗🌲Cool links in my Linktree https://linktr.ee/TOOTHLIFE.IRENE
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| 59- @Drpamela_Maragliano RDH to Prostho with | 05 Jan 2021 | 01:26:16 | |
Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD Welcome back peeps! Happy new year to all the dental professionals out there STILL killing it in 2021. A big thank you to our peeps at Hu-Friedy for supporting this amazing episode. Here are the link we mentioned! Irene's FAV N95 Mask is here- Isolater Plus N95 Masks by Crosstex It is so comfortable, lightweight and easy to wear. Irene LOVES how well her loupes fit around the nose and really reduces the pressure on her overall face without losing that amazing and important seal of protection! Try out the sterilization quiz and let's see how on point you are with your protocols! 2021 is here and if we haven't already sharpened our pencils to update our office policies and infection control standards now is the time and Hu-Friedy has all the resources you need to get it done! Click HERE to teleport to their neatly organized website that provides amazing resources from dental organizations, CDC, OSAP and OSHA just to name a few. Today we are happy to have Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, a board-certified prosthodontist. She offers advice for new dental hygienists, walks us through her experience failing the board exams, and answers all of our questions:
Dr. Pam has blazed a remarkable trail in her career. She earned her certificate from the UCLA School of Dentistry. After obtaining her D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is also a former dental hygienist: she earned her B.S.D.H. degree from Northeastern University and the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene and A.S. degree in Math and Science from SUNY Orange in New York. Since being awarded the 2010 Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year by the American Dental Association, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz is an internationally recognized lecturer and is extensively published. She has also been recognized as Incisal Edge Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2016. In 2017, she was awarded the Edward A. Diana alumni award for Leadership in Healthcare from SUNY Orange and Dental Product Report’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry. She has additionally been recognized as Boston Magazine’s Top Dentists in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz is the Chief Editor for DentistryIQ.com, Editorial Director for the Dental Academy of Continuing Education, Chief Development Officer for Cellerant Consulting Group, teaches at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and maintains her private practice at Salem Dental Arts in Salem, MA. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz maintains professional memberships with the following organizations: American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Academy of Dental Sciences, Spear Study Club On a personal note, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz enjoys travel, yoga, outdoor activities and spending time with her family and pets.
Find Pamela online: IG: @drpamela_maragliano Facebook: @PamelaMaragliano-Muniz
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| 58- @DentalYogis: The freedom to create with | 31 Dec 2020 | 01:31:05 | |
Namaste, peeps! Dr. Christian and Dr. Danielle AKA the Dental Yogis join us for their second guest appearance on the podcast (listen to their first appearance here!). The Dental Yogis talk about bringing spirituality not only into the dental setting but into all of our daily lives. In the words of Dr. Christian, it is this couples’ goal to bring a postural awareness gained through yoga into a comprehensive dentistry practice. The Yogis talk about their history of extremely difficult and life-affirming decisions to get where they are now.
When Christian and Danielle are not hosting Yoga classes for dental professionals on Instagram live, they are collaborating on holistic smile transformation surgery which accounts for the mind-body and spirit of every patient. Their radically compassionate form of dentistry approaches oral surgery as a wellness retreat, where the smile is only one factor in a whole-body transformation. The Dental Yogis also go into detail on how they devised an upcoming service trip/wellness retreat in the Dominican Jungle, where dentists and hygienists can provide dental services to the Dominican population while becoming acquainted with their body, mind, and the energy that surrounds us all. Read all about the retreat which takes place from Feb. 7-14 on their website at www.dentalyogis.com/mission
The Dental Yogis’ Bio:
Dr. Danielle Cascioli and Dr. Cristian Pavel practice dentistry about 10 miles apart in downtown Chicago, but something much deeper connects them. The couple, who have been together since before dental school, share a love for yoga, and they want to introduce the benefits of the ancient discipline to their colleagues in the profession. “As dentists, we most commonly express our souls through our art and service to our communities,” Dr. Pavel said. “Practicing yoga helps to highlight these expressions in order to bring more joy and awareness onto every aspect of our profession. Having a deeper connection with yourself also allows for much richer connections with your patients and an overall richer life experience.” Drs. Cascioli and Pavel teach yoga and offer life coaching to other dental professionals through a practice called the Dental Yogis. They’ve developed a program that uses the principles of yoga and its physical, mental and spiritual disciplines to provide students “the freedom to create a transformation map towards the life of your dreams.”
Find the Yogis online: IG: @DentalYogiSmiles Website: www.DentalYogis.com
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| 57- @EmilyBoge:Bacon, Warm Hugs and PhD's | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:59:10 | |
Welcome back, Peeps!
Today, the multi-talented and widely accomplished Emily Boge MPA, RDH, CDA joins us to tell us about her career from the beginning. Emily’s story begins on a hog farm in rural Iowa where she and her 10 siblings grew up. We follow her through her early education, where she played the sousaphone (Katrina psychically intuits this) and invented a motion-activated flycatcher called the “Fly-Vacuum”, which won her a full ride to the University of Iowa.
Today, Emily Boge designs dental instruments, is a Dental Administrative Chair and is an active speaker and writer in the dental community. Her innovative spirit is apparent in her work and her drive to push skills to new limits. It is such a joy to have this lifelong academic on our show to talk about the state of dental hygienist programs and what dental school is really all about.
We cover some of these topics and much more:
Emily Boge in her own words: Emily Boge, MPA, RDH, CDA is the Dental Administrative Chair at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. In this role, she serves the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Program students, the faculty of the programs, and the staff of the Dental Clinic. Prior to accepting this position in July of 2015, she practiced as a full-time dental hygienist at Dental Associates of Manchester in Manchester, Iowa. In addition to working at the College, she maintains an active career completing research, product development, and evaluation of products for several major dental companies. She also enjoys speaking and writing research for professionals and facts for consumers in dentistry. She enjoys all facets of dental hygiene and dentistry and prides herself on thinking outside the box when it comes to dental innovation and practice standards; especially when she can apply new ideas to clinical techniques that improve the current standard of care. Emily designed and marketed the Boge513™ scaler, sold by American Eagle Instruments. This instrument won the 2017 Dental Excellence Award: Best New Instrument/Device. Emily also designed the Centennial Scaler, manufactured by Hu-Friedy Instruments. Emily graduated from Hawkeye Community College Dental Assisting (2000) and Dental Hygiene (2003) Programs prior to completing her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a focus in Gerontology (2012) and a Master’s in Public Administration (2015) at Upper Iowa University, and values lifelong education. She is a current doctoral student at Franklin University in Columbus, OH studying to receive her EdD in Higher EducationOrganizational Leadership. As a native rural Iowan, Emily is married to a fifth-generation family farmer and machinist, and they live on their crop farm with their two sons. Emily enjoys cooking and baking, target shooting, four wheeling, reading, and shopping. Find Emily online: IG: @EmilyBoge Website: http://www.thinkbigdental.com/
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