Welcome to another episode of The Aligned Hygienist Podcast! This week I chat with Elaine Rodriguez, owner & founder of Dental Laser Integrations and HygieneIntrapreneur. We talk about what it means to be a high-performing hygienist and how to continuously thrive and grow in the dental industry.

In this episode we discuss:
- What the hygiene intrapreneur & Dental Laser Integrations is
- The importance of personal growth for a thriving career
- The power of self-care, tuning into yourself, and self-reflection
- Your Mindset is Everything
- Personal development & professional development
- Becoming a high-performing hygienist
- Finding the right resources & mentors for you

...And so much more. You'll have to tune in, it's so good.

About Elaine: Elaine has over 20 years of dental experience. She has evolved from a prosthodontist specialty assistant, to office manager, to assistant temp while in hygiene school, to hygiene director post-grad, and now entrepreneur!  Elaine has earned multiple fellowships and advanced certifications for lasers, leadership, and hygiene clinical consulting.  In 2014, Elaine founded Dental Laser Integrations, the nation's leading resource for combined laser certification & technology training, geared towards overall practice growth, personal and professional development. 

Elaine's boutique consulting firm consists of the nation's top laser- restorative dentists and high-performance hygienists, where together, they have helped countless offices nationwide see an immediate return on investment and elevation of clinical standards of care through their sophisticated teaching models!  Elaine's clinical training courses will help you achieve a higher level of patient satisfaction through high value/high dollar treatment planning and delivery! DLI is centered around improved hygiene preventative care models, dental business acumen, and creating a motivated team culture.

You can find Elaine:
Instagram: @laserelaine @hygieneintrapreneur @dentallaserinteg
Facebook: @Elaine RDH @DentalLaserIntgrations
YouTube: @DentalLaserIntegrations

If you're interested in learning more about how I can support you - body, mind, and energy, check out my website at: www.caitlinparsons.com where you can find free classes, my online yoga membership, and other ways to work with me—in and out of the op.

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Want to thrive in your role as a dental professional? Whether you’re struggling with ergonomics, managing pain, or just looking for guidance to elevate your practice, I’m here to help! As a dental hygienist, coach, and consultant, I’m passionate about empowering you to work more comfortably and effectively.

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Looking forward to helping you align your passion with your well-being!

Be well,
Caitlin