This week we have Zoey Giesige, also known as @toothfairyzo on Instagram! Zo shares her insight on being a clinical dental hygienist and dental hygiene instructor. She points out red flags that you should be cautious of before committing to a dental office. We also talk about the current state of employment for dental hygienists and reasons why now is the time for pay increases and incentive raises. You won't want to miss this episode! 

Highlights:

Working six days as a dental hygiene 

Burn out 

Dental Hygienist Income 

Pay Increases

Incentives

Starting a union 

Red flags in dental offices

Connect with Zo:

Instagram: @toothfairyzo 

Connect with me:

@brushwithbritt on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook

This week's episode brings us an international speaker, author, dental hygienist, and wine enthusiast! Katrina Sanders is the kind of hygienist you want to surround yourself with the moment you add RDH to your name. She's the hygienist that will inspire you and push you to become the best version of yourself. The moment you hear her speak you're instantly drawn in and moved by every word. Katrina takes us through her path to becoming a successful and well known hygienist. She reminds us of the importance of what it means to hold a dental hygiene license and what we can do to become a better healthcare provider. 

This episode is not one to be missed! 

https://katrinasanders.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheDentalWINEgenist 

Instagram: @thedentalwinegenist

Hygienists across the world, like Fiona Mattrasingh, are paving the future for what it means to be a dental hygienist. Gone are the days when we only had the option of working clinically. This week's episode brings us a clinical instructor, speaker, mentor, creative, and consultant all in one! Fiona Mattrasingh is a dental hygienist in Canada with ten years of experience! She sets the perfect example for what you can do outside of clinical hygiene. Fiona takes us through what it means to be a non-traditional dental hygienist. If you're someone who loves having a career in clinical hygiene but also want to do other things this episode is for you! Tune in as we explore the expanding profession of dental hygienists. 

Connect with Fiona: 

https://mouthboxx.ca/

https://www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/fiona-mattrasingh

https://www.facebook.com/mouthboxxx/

Instagram: @mouthboxx

Connect with me:

Instagram: @brushwithbritt

https://www.facebook.com/brushwithbritt

Want to be on an episode email [email protected]

In this episode Whitney DiFoggio takes us through her journey to becoming a successful dental hygienist and social media content creator. Whitney holds several platforms including Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, and more. She makes dentistry fun, exciting, and enjoyable. Over many years she has established a successful brand and is an inspiration to many. We discuss great advice for anyone interested in working outside the op and what it takes to follow in Whitney's foot steps. If you're looking to work outside of clinical practice but don't know where to start you've come to the right place! 

Highlights:

Journey to creating TeethTalkGirl 

Balancing clinical work and social media

How to manage negativity within social media

Navigating brand deals and free product

Advice to hygienists wanting to start social media

Connect with Whitney:

Instagram & Tiktok: @teethtalkgirl 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWqwg_7NXuvoJZIgzHf8Dw

https://teethtalkgirl.com/

https://givehappyteeth.com/

Connect with me:

@brushwithbritt

Interested in being on the podcast? Email me! [email protected]

We all remember learning about geriatric care in dental hygiene school. In school we most likely experienced a few geriatric cases but was that enough?

Once we enter the real world of dentistry we have learned enough to get by but could we be better? That's where the brilliant Sonya Dunbar comes in. Sonya is a dental hygienist, national public speaker, and author. Sonya is the Co-Founder of the National Mobile and Teledentistry Conference and Co-Founder of the American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance. Sonya takes us through her journey of finding her passion. She provides us with tips on providing exceptional geriatric care. 

This episode will leave you with an overwhelming feeling of inspiration to improve your geriatric care. It will remind you of the importance of our role as dental hygienists. Sonya Dunbar has 30 years of experience and her passion can be felt throughout this episode. If you are looking to become a more well rounded dental hygienist this is your place!

Connect with Sonya Dunbar:

https://sonyadunbar.com/

Instagram: @geriatric_toothfairy

Connect with me:

Instagram: @brushwithbritt

Want to be on an episode? 

Send an email to [email protected]

Over the past couple of years we have seen several dental professionals create social media platforms. From dentists to oral surgeons to dental offices and dental hygienists. But how did they figure it all out? Well, truth is we still are! The social media content space for dentistry is still rather new. Figuring out how much you should get paid for things is extremely daunting. This is why Amber and I created this episode for you! 

Amber Auger is a well known dental hygienist, public speaker, and educator. Amber has created a program called Thrive in the OP which helps hygienist maximize their careers. Amber continuously empowers and motivates hygienist in all areas of their careers, including social media!  

We want you to always remember that at the end of the day you are an educated licensed dental professional and we don't want you to lose sight of that. Your time and education is valuable and should be treated as such. 

So, if you are looking for advice and need a place to start this is it. Amber takes us through how to become the best well rounded dental hygienist in the op and outside of the op. She shares tips on navigating social media while remaining professional. Or maybe, you already have a platform and just need a confidence boost and want to know how to ask for compensation. Well, you've come to the right place.

This episode will leave you with direction on where to go next with your career in dentistry and on social media!

Highlights:

-How to navigate through free product offers

-Ambassador programs

-Public speaking

-Ethics around influencing

-How to balance energy in the op

-Thrive In The Op

PROMO CODE FOR THRIVE IN THE OP: Britt

Links:

www.amberauger.com

Instagram: @amberaugerrdh

Instagram: @brushwithbritt

Want to join the podcast? 

Email: [email protected]

Do you work in dentistry and wonder if you deserve a raise? Have you been hearing about dental assistants and dental hygienists getting paid more? Maybe you know this but you're afraid or don't know how to ask for a raise. 

I created this episode for you because there is so much more that goes into raises. It's not just about hourly rate. We have to think about benefits, incentives, daily patient average, work environment, and so much more. This episode will break it down and help you decide if you are worth a raise and how to ask for it. 

You won't want to miss this one. 

Connect with me:

Instagram: @brushwithbritt

Tiktok: @brushwithbritt

Facebook: @brushwithbritt

Email: [email protected]

In the episode @emmatalksteeth and I reveal the shocking truth about bacteria and virus transfer. We review the spread of herpes (cold sores), cavities, and periodontal disease. How often do we finding ourselves at events where family and friends want to kiss the baby and we find ourselves wanting to yell "NO! PLEASE DON'T KISS THE BABY!" but we don't know how to say it without being weird or awkward. Emma shares great tips for how to go about telling family and friends "No Kissing The Baby". 

In addition to the spread of herpes, we cover the spread of bacteria that causes cavities and periodontal disease through saliva. Emma and I share the importance of a thorough oral hygiene routine to keep your mouth happy and healthy after coming in contact with these bacterias. 

As healthcare providers, we review herpetic whitlow, the importance of keeping the patient and provider safe, and the protocol of treating a patient with a cold sore and how to discuss a herpetic lesion. This episode is full of great information for the patient and provider!

Connect with Emma: @emmatalksteeth @talkdentaltomepodcast

Connect with me: @brushwithbritt

Have you wondered about the differences between going to a trade school vs. community college? 

In this episode, my coworker Mallory, gives us the details on why she chose to become a dental hygienist through a trade school. 

Shortly after becoming a hygienist, Mallory learned that she was also going to become a mom! If you've been itching to find the perfect way to tell your boss you’re expecting but have no idea where to start, Mallory's story is exactly what you need. Or if you want to hear her feelings on taking xrays while pregnant and what it's like working in the op, tune in.

Instagram: @brushwithbritt

Tiktok: @brushwithbritt

Email: [email protected]