The Dental Handoff

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to Gina Hanzel!

Gina brings a unique balance of experience between dental education, clinical writing and chair-side dentistry. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a dual bachelor’s in chemistry and biology and later received her Dental Hygiene degree. She brings nearly 25 years of experience in dentistry working in roles as an office manager, consultant and dental hygienist.

Gina recently left her 17-year tenure as a chair-side dental hygienist to start her new role as the clinical advisor for Orabio, Inc. She currently manages all new product launches and is responsible for the proper implementation and integration of the Orabio product line into dental practices nationwide.

In today's conversation, Gina and Dr. Kelly discuss how dentistry is always changing and how she takes pride in her ability to help patients understand their dental diagnosis, along with how to grow through dealing with grief and reinvent your professional life!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-hanzel-8a6a175/

email: [email protected]

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to Dr. Merlin Ohmer!

On Nov. 12, 2023, Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, was installed as president of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dr. Ohmer, whose service to AGD is extensive and his knowledge about the organization is deep. He served as a board member, continuing education director, vice president and president of the Florida AGD.

He also served as Region 20 regional director and as a trustee for Region 20 until his election as AGD vice president in 2021.Dr. Ohmer earned his DDS from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry while in the U.S. Army Reserve. He then spent three years on active duty in the U.S. Army, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia. After release from active duty, he served in the Louisiana National Guard as a major and practiced in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He then served in active duty in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps as a lieutenant commander. He retired as a captain in 2016 after 30 years of active military service. He then opened a solo practice in St. Augustine, Florida, where he practiced until 2022.Recently, Dr. Ohmer was awarded the James Frank Collins Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes outstanding members from Florida AGD who have made significant contributions to the profession. Ohmer will serve as president until Nov. 24, 2024.

In this episode, Dr. Ohmer emphasizes the importance of effective leadership, listening to your team, and knowing when it's time to let go of team members who aren't the right fit. He also highlights the value of empathy, resilience through adversity, and learning from failures to achieve long-term success.

Academy of General Dentistry: https://www.agd.org/

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to author Michelle Prince!

Michelle Prince, Chief Illumination Officer, is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to discover and ignite their inner greatness. As a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and leadership trainer, Michelle combines storytelling with strategic insights to inspire leaders and professionals to reconnect with their passions, define their purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

In this episode, Michelle Prince shares how the Zigler philosophy of goal setting, mindset, and confidence has shaped her approach to success. She explains her seven principles for success, from passion to purpose, and how they guide her journey.

Michelle also discusses the power of following your passion, overcoming fear, and the importance of taking inspired action. Tune in for practical insights on how passion, purpose, and performance can lead to a platform for impact and prosperity.

websites:

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http://www.princeperformance.com

http://www.performancepublishinggroup.com

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/michelleprince

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to fellow dental hygienist, Katie Benavides!!

Katie has been a dental hygienist for over 14 years. She is a periodontal endoscopy expert and is co-owner/co-founder of her company Perio Precise. Perio Precise provides periodontal endoscopy services to the Las Vegas and Henderson areas, as well as, educates, trains and coaches clinicians interested in learning the precise technique of treating patients with vision.

Katie is also part time clinical faculty at the College of Southern Nevada where she also graduated dental hygiene school. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and two small children.

In today's episode, Dr. Kelly ad Katie discuss how endoscopies have rapidly  brought forth innovation in the world of perio. Enjoy!

website: www.periopreciserdh.com

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to fellow dental hygienist, Katrina Klein!!

Katrina is a practicing registered dental hygienist since 2007, international speaker, author, competitive bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, certified ergonomic assessment specialist and biomechanics nerd. She’s the founder of ErgoFitLife, where ergonomics and fitness are a lifestyle to prevent, reduce or eliminate pain for dental professionals.

Email: [email protected]

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to fellow dental hygienist, Marvelyn Navarro! Marvelyn is an accomplished Dental Hygienist with 15 years in the field, including 8 years of specialization. Since graduating in 2016, she has pursued professional growth and mastered innovative technologies like dental endoscopes. Marvelyn is also a passionate educator, speaker, and advocate, focusing on periodontal issues, airway health, and the oral-systemic link.

She has worked as a clinical educator, speaker, and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Young Innovations. An active American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) member, she currently is President Elect for Nevada, she seeks to advance patient care and dental education. As Co-Founder of Perio Precise, Marvelyn helps dental offices combat periodontal disease, offering clinical coaching and patient education. Outside of work, she enjoys family life, traveling to 20 countries, and dancing.

In today's discussion, Dr. Kelly and Marvelyn discuss how to use the challenges and failures one faces in their practice and turn them into success and innovation!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelynrdh/

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Dr. John Arthur Svirsky! Dr. Svirsky is Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Career Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. He joins Dr. Kelly today to take Dental Handoff listeners on a journey through his dental career, from becoming an oral pathologist to speaking to dentists across the country. 

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Susan Maples, DDS!

Dr. Susan Maples leads a successful, insurance-independent Total Health Dental practice in Holt, Michigan.She brings preventive and restorative dental expertise, a passion for mouth-body total health, a master’s degree in business/marketing, and 35+ years of experience in private practice.In 2012 Susan was named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry and one of the Top 8 Innovators (otherwise known as “disruptors”) in Dentistry.

Susan is a past President of the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health.She is the author of two evidence-based books, Brave Parent! Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (against all odds) in Today’s World and BlabberMouth! 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You To Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life.  

She is the developer of the Hands-On Learning Lab™ kit, an interactional science-based learning program for dental patients, and SelfScreen.net, an educational screening tool for patients and clinicians to uncover signs of illness such as Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes, Obstructive Sleep Airway Disorders, Acid Reflux, and Chronic Systemic Inflammation.

Susan was a co-investigator in an award-winning diabetes research study entitled Diabetes Detection in the Dental Office. She is also the creator of Total Health Academy, a robust online learning curriculum for dental teams to develop a complete oral systemic dental practice.

Today Dr. Kelly and Susan discuss why it's so vital to shift the focus of patient care from purely profit to true purpose. Enjoy!

website: https://www.drsusanmaplesspeaker.com/

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to fellow dental hygienist, Brooke Benton!

Brooke Benton is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at New York University College of Dentistry. She holds an active registration as a Dental Hygienist in Ontario and New York. Brooke has more than 12 years of experience in clinical research, and 8 years in dental hygiene.

Currently, her research at the NYU Translational Research Center focuses on oral cancer and dysplasia. In today's conversation, Brooke and Dr. Kelly focus on her research experience and the connections that have been made between dentistry and scientific research. 

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In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Bethany Montoya!

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist, editorial director of DentistryIQ's Clinical Insights newsletter, and a key opinion leader. She has a passion for clinical excellence and inspiring the everyday dental hygienist to stay curious, continually seek professional development, and prioritize personal and career fulfillment.

Recently, Bethany has devoted her time to dentistry’s personal and interpersonal aspects through her social media brand, @humanrdh. Discover how Bethany's journey took her from the dental chair to editorial flair!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanrdh/

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