The Dental Handoff
Let’s stop using the wrong end of the toothbrush! This show is about passing you the knowledge, the habits, the systems and the strategies to lead your teams, lean on your tech, and listen to your gut, while you take care of teeth, and let’s get honest, the overall health, of our communities. By identifying the gaps, recognizing the plaque and extracting the truth with other experts in the field we will share their stories, empower you to own yours, and elevate your passion in the process. Show topics to include: Education, Tech, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Connection and Confidence
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the 'dental handoff' to Heather McGuire!
Heather McGuire is a transformative leader in the dental industry, with over two decades of experience in driving growth and excellence across both private practices and dental service organizations (DSOs). As Director of Dental Hygiene Development for Seva Dental Team, she excels in building high-performing teams, optimizing patient care, and driving clinical and financial success.
A Master certified practitioner and Coach of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mental and Emotional Release, and Hypnotherapy, Heather helps teams break through mental barriers, fostering resilience and growth. She is also a top-performing sales professional with expertise in both clinical and business aspects of dentistry. Heather’s passion for mentorship and operational excellence has made her a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the dental and personal development sectors.
In today's conversation, Dr. Kelly and Heather discuss how to grow a dentistry business in every way, from your earnings to the the care you're able to deliver to patients.
Connect with Heather McGuire:
Website: https://www.mcgcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcguirerdh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermcguirerdh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcguire_successcoach
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
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
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!
Connect with Gina Hanzel:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-hanzel-8a6a175/
email: gina.hanzel@orabio.com
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
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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.
Connect with Dr Merlin Ohmer:
Academy of General Dentistry: https://www.agd.org/
email: mpohmer@aol.com
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
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
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.
Connect with Katie Benavides:
websites:
http://www.michelleprince.com
http://www.princeperformance.com
http://www.performancepublishinggroup.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michelleprincespeaker
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/michelleprincespeaker
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/michelleprincespeaker
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/michelleprince
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
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
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!
Connect with Katie Benavides:
website: www.periopreciserdh.com
Email: Katiebenavides.rdh@gmail.com
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
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
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.In today's conversation, Dr. Kelly and Karina go over Karina's morning ritual tips for dental professionals. You'll never start your day the same way again after this insightful discussion - enjoy!
Connect with Katrina Klein:
Email: Ergofitlife@gmail.com
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
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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!
Connect with Marvelyn Navarro:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelynrdh/
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
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
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.
Connect with Dr. John Arthur Svisky:
Email: jasvirsk@vcu.edu
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
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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!
Connect with Brooke Benton:
website: https://www.drsusanmaplesspeaker.com/
Email: susan@drsusanmaples.com
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
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
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.
Connect with Brooke Benton:
Email: brooke.benton90@gmail.com
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
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
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!
Connect with Bethany Montoya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanrdh/
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
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Richard Marn!
Richard Marn is the co-founder of Blue Pacific Medical Simulation, a medical education company specializing in medical emergency preparedness training for pediatric dental teams. They have helped over 60 participants over the last 18 months to become more confident and prepared for medical emergencies.
He is on faculty with Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), the internationally-awarded, non-profit educational leader in medical simulation and Harvard Hospital's go-to resource for simulation training for their medical staff. He is also a Double board-certified anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist for over 20 years. Clinically, he specializes in pediatric dental sedations.
Connect with Richard Marn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmarn/
Blue Pacific Medical Simulation: https://bpmedsim.com/
NY Medical Anasthesia: https://nymedicalanesthesia.com/
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
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Kendra Forbes, RDH!
Kendra has been in dentistry for over 20 years. She has evolved from a dental assistant, clinical dental hygienist, dental hygiene educator, and DSO Clinical and Compliance leader. Her passion is to make a positive, transformative impact on the dental industry with a focus on health equity, and she actively contributes to various dental associations and organizations, from founding board member to President.
With a focus on dental strategy and industry growth, she has consistently delivered successful outcomes by combining tactical acumen with strategic foresight. Her expertise extends to clinical and business operations, compliance, and evidence-driven decision-making, and she has a keen understanding of evolving dental care paradigms.
In today's conversation, Kendra shares her experience with DSO's and how she achieved her smile success!
Connect with Kendra Flowers:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-flowers/
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
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by fellow registered dental hygenist Erika Flateau for another edition of their special podcast series called "Dental Insights!"
Erika Flateau, RDH has been a full-time clinical dental hygienist for over 20 years. In this time, she has developed an approach to hygiene care that is relational-based and revolutionary. She is regarded by dentists as having an unparalleled ability to connect with and engage patients as they discover their pathway to optimal health. She is effective at confidently educating others in “coaching them up” to a greatest potential!
In Part Four of their ongoing "Dental Insights" series, Dr. Kelly and Erika discuss the uplifting power of dental coaching. Enjoy!
How To Reach Erika Flateau:
email: erikaflateau@gmail.com
website: https://renewconsultingservices.com/
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
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Kathy Forbes!
Kathy has been a dental hygienist, dental hygiene educator, speaker, author, consultant, seminar, and study club leader for over 40 years. She speaks frequently about the correct classification, documentation, treatment planning, and CDT procedure code selection for patients with periodontal disease. In addition, she holds a license with the ADA for Current Dental Terminology© which allows her to provide the most up-to-date understanding of current procedure codes.
She has articles published in RDH Magazine, Dentistry Today, and others specifically addressing dental hygiene treatment planning and correct procedure code selection. Her national engagements include presentations to the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting, ADHA Center for Lifelong Learning, RDH Under One Roof, and the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.
Kathy’s most recent honors include being selected as a recipient of the 2023 Sunstar RDH Achievement of Distinction in the category of Entrepreneurship and a member of the inaugural class of Fellows for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
She currently serves as a Director for the DentalCodeology™ Consortium, reviewing and developing procedure codes relevant to dental hygiene practice which are presented to the Code Maintenance Committee of the American Dental Association each year.
In today's conversation, Dr. Kelly and Kathy discuss how to build greater trust with patients through a consistent care regimen. Enjoy!
Connect with Kathy Forbes:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedentalhygienecodingcoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDentalHygieneCodingCoach
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentalcodeologist
website: https://www.kathysforbes.com/
nstagram: www.instagram.com/thedentalhygienecodingcoach/
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
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Dr. Uche Odiatu!
Uche Odiatu is a Toronto dentist, author, international lecturer, NSCA Cert Personal Trainer, Cert Yoga instructor and a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Uche joins Dr. Kelly today to dive deep into "The Mindshift Journey." Discover how adapting your own mindset in your approach to situations is one of the keys to a successful business.
Connect with Dr. Uche Odiatu:
Email: odiatuDMD@gmail.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Fitspeakers/
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