The Dental Handoff

Episode 6: Dr. David Rice | It’s More Than a Feeling When it Comes to Dentistry

In this week's episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in dental veteran of 28 years and founder of the nation's largest student and new dentist community in IgniteDDS, Dr. David Rice!
Dr. Rice gets into all sorts of valuable information for new and veteran dentists alike. In this episode you'll hear Dr. Rice discuss:
- How he became inspired to become a dentist at a young age when he had a very positive experience as a dental patient.
- Some of the key differences between dentists starting out today compared to when Dr. Rice began practicing. 
- Why many young dentists come into the professional with a very entrepreneurial mindset, and the surprising source of much of their information
- Why the dental school you chose doesn't matter nearly as much as what one puts into their own education
- Why it's important to consider extensive data when planning a dental business, so that you are planning based on "more than a feeling" 
- How to utilize technology to modernize a dental office and bring on a new "employee"
- The key to keeping patients through changes to the way you do business
Dr. Rice is an incredibly valuable source of information - enjoy all of his insights on this week's Dental Handoff!
Contact Dr. David Rice:
Email: David.Rice@ignitedd.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/igniteDDS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignitedds/
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. 
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/

Episode 5: Jessica Conroy | Overcoming Dyslexia to Become a Dental Hygenist

In this week's episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in longtime friend Jessica Conroy, RDH, MS, MD.ED to the show. Jessica digs into her journey into becoming a hygienist, including her overcoming her struggles with dyslexia, how to be have success in sales, and how she knew it was her calling in life. Jessica passes on some sage advice not just for those looking to pursue a career as a hygienist, but valuable lessons about how to learn that can apply to any area of interest in life. 
Jessica's story is incredibly inspiring and we're so excited to share it with you on this week's Dental Handoff!
Take Jessica Conroy's course, Basic Steps to be a Sales Success for only $27!
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. 
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/

Episode 4: The Dental Handoff with Lauren Schultz, RDH

Lauren Shultz graduated from hygiene school in May 2022 and is now practicing as a registered dental hygienist. In this episode, she shares her advice on:
1. Studying for boards
2. What dental hygiene students should know when in school
3. What to look for in an office you want to work for.
4. How to thrive in practice as a newly graduated hygienist.
5. Advice for doctors on recruiting and retaining team members. 
 
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. 
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/

Episode 3: The Dental Handoff with Dr. Bryan Laskin

Having learned from 20 years of experience providing dental care to anxious patients, Dr. Bryan Laskin is on a mission to reduce the stress of both doctors and patients by upgrading care through innovation, education and Standardization. Creator of Upgrade Dental, Digital Nitrous, OperaDDS, co-founder of ToothApps and Abundents, as well as author of the Amazon best selling book “The Patient First Manifesto,” Dr. Laskin excels at helping others integrate technology and teamwork into their practices.
 
 
Connect with Dr. Laskin
https://bryanlaskin.com/ https://upgradedental.com/
 
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, grow your business, or help create a connection with your ideal audience!
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/

Episode 2: The Dental Handoff with Tina Clarke, RDH

Tina Clarke RDH MEd a.k.a Teacher Tina is a dental hygienist who found joy in teaching others. She is the owner of Teacher Tina RDH. A company designed to support oral health professionals in their learning journey. Her favorite topic to speak on is local anesthesia. Her upbeat energy is sure to keep you on your toes.
Listen in as Tina provides her golden nuggets of advice on what it takes to transition from a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur and her mantra that carries connects her passion as a dental hygienist. Join Tina live with Next Level Dental Hygiene for her course on Basics of Dental Anesthesia on February 17 at 6:00CST or 7:00EST Register here:
https://next-level-dental-hygiene.mykajabi.com/offers/EZWEaW7k
Not able to catch her live? Her course will be posted on Next Level Dental Hygiene to enjoy at your leisure. 
Connect with Tina Clarke, RDH!
https://www.teachertinardh.com/
Instagram teacher_tina_rdh
Facebook Teacher Tina RDH
Linkedin Tina Clarke RDH
 
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, grow your business, or help create a connection with your ideal audience!
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/

Episode 1: Career Advice from Cindy Sensabaugh, RDH

In this episode, Cindy Sensabaugh from Philips Oral Healthcare, Senior Manager of Professional and Academic Relations joins me to discuss her career path into corporate. She offers advice on how to overcome conflict in work environments, and how to communicate with team members. Cindy also 
 
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, grow your business, or help create a connection with your ideal audience!
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/
 

Pilot Episode:The Dental Handoff with Dr. Kelly Tanner

Here we go! The Pilot Podcast for The Dental Handoff. A place where we share inspirational stories about our impact, how we have overcome challenges, our journey, and how we have navigated personal and professional growth. Join us for weekly episodes as we empower and elevate the passion of dentistry.
This is where opportunity meets vision, meets impact. 
Where to Find Dr. Kelly:
Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, grow your business, or help create a connection with your ideal audience!
https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min
Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com 
or https://www.ascendhealthpartners.com
Follow @ https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/