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 Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined LIVE from SmileCon by Dr. Robert L. Skinner! Dr. Skinner describes his experience at SmileCon and explains why everyone in the dental industry should attend an ADA event.
How to contact Dr. Skinner:
email: rls@skinnerdentistry.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.
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Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff LIVE from SmileCon, Dr. Kelly interviews Dr. Gordon Christensen, who shares his years of experiences and insights for both patients and practices.
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), Chief Executive Officer of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR), and a Practicing Prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit CLINICIANS REPORT FOUNDATION (previously named CRA). Currently, Dr. Rella Christensen is the Director of the TRAC Research Division of the CR Foundation. Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of dentistry and published the findings to the profession in the well-known CRA Newsletter now called CLINICIANS REPORT. Gordon's degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; and two honorary doctorates. Early in his career, Gordon helped initiate the University of Kentucky and University of Colorado dental schools and taught at the University of Washington. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, School of Dentistry. Gordon has presented thousands of hours of continuing education globally, made hundreds of educational videos used throughout the world, and published widely. Gordon and Rella's sons are dentists. William is a Prosthodontist, and Michael is a General Dentist. Their daughter, Carlene is an administrator for a dental distributor company. He is a member of numerous professional organizations.
Gordon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow and Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow and Diplomate in the Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of General Dentistry (Hon), Royal College of Surgeons of England, and an Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Some of his other memberships include: American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry; International Association of Dental Research; Academy of LDS Dentists; American Academy of Restorative Dentistry; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics; Academy of Operative Dentistry; International College of Prosthodontists, and other organizations.
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 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly shares her hour-long LIVE podcast from this year's SmileCon by the American Dental Association! Dr. Kelly shares insights from her years in dentistry and dental hygiene, her time as a podcaster in the dental space, and takes questions from the audience!
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 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Dr. Emily Letran is a special interview LIVE from SmileCon! Dr Emily Letran is a serial entrepreneur, CEO of multiple dental practices, and private coach to many professionals. Originally a refugee from Viet Nam, she overcame tremendous challenges to finish her BS at UC Riverside, phi beta kappa, in 3 short years and her DDS/MS degree from UCLA in the same 4 years. As an international speaker, she has been on TEDx , shared stages with countless business leaders, and traveled the world to share her expertise in business and personal growth in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia. She has been featured on several magazines, Dental Town, The Profitable Dentist, Global Woman, as well as the media, Yahoo!Finance, Forbes, USA Today, and FOX. She is an Amazon Bestseller and contributing writer for several professional publications including Dentistry Today and DentalIQ.
Dr Letran is the Founder of Exceptional Leverage Inc., a global coaching and consulting firm helping healthcare professionals and business owners decrease stress, increase net profits, and create more impact by giving back to their communities.
Dr. Letran is launching 2 TV channels and a magazine, “High Performance Professionals” and “The Magnetic Mom.” She also hosts ACTION To WIN seminars across the country to provide easy access and support in business implementation. Her newest project, ACTION To WIN Academy, is dedicated to fast track business education and management for doctors across all verticals. Her passion is to transform education and elevate the entrepreneurial journey for healthcare professionals.
With all her accomplishments, Dr. Letran’s favorite line of introduction is “The Best Mom In The World.” She is proud to raise a dentist, a pharmacist, and a writer. Dr Letran believes part of our legacy is to raise strong children who will follow our footsteps to create a better, brighter future. Dr. Letran shares her insights from her years in the dental industry in this insightful conversation!
Contact Dr. Amy Letran: www.DrEmilyLetran.com email: emily@dremilyletran.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.
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Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Erika Spring, RDH!
Erika Spring is a clinical dental hygienist by heart and has served her profession in various roles over the last 30 years. Currently serving Zyris, as their Education Manager she holds education and the future of dentistry as a priority to serve the dental profession. She retains adjunct faculty status at Coastal Carolina Community College, and serves EMS North America as an SDA Trainer for Guided Biofilm Therapy.
In 2020, Erika was instrumental in further implementing GBT into the curriculum to be the first dental hygiene program in the US to adopt this cutting edge technology. Leadership and innovation go hand in hand- her quest for quality patient care, practice performance and practitioner satisfaction stems from surrounding herself with leaders in the dental industry.
Erika is an alumnus of Coastal Carolina Community College, receiving her undergraduate degree and setting the stage for a passionate career in clinical dental hygiene. It was not long before Erika pursued higher education, receiving a Bachelors’ degree in Dental Hygiene, and concluding with a Masters’ Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.
With an interest in helping dental teams and students dig beyond their clinical skills, she became a certified DISC Behavioral Consultant. Her love for education, innovation and her natural leadership abilities have allowed her to take transformative approaches in her career through clinical patient care, as a full-time educator, and through Spring Innovative, her cultivating consulting platform. Erika’s mission is to educate tomorrow’s hygienists through today’s innovations and help shape the future of dentistry by “Educating Tomorrow’s Hygienist Today!”
In today's discussion, Dr. Kelly and Erika discuss how Erika found her passion for hygiene and utilizing new technologies, and how she helps others in the industry to embrace and incorporate new technologies into their practice.
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.co
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly goes solo to give the listeners her insights on why it's important to embrace conflicts in your dental team. Conflicts can lead to healthy engagement if approached in the right way, and Dr. Kelly delivers her thoughts from her years of experience as hygienist, dentist and a business owner.
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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
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Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Erika Flateau, RDH!
Erika Flateau, RDH has been a full-time clinical dental hygienist for 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 this episode, Dr. Kelly and Erika discuss:
- How dental hygiene found Erika after she originally wanted to be a teacher
- Erika's technique that she uses to build trust with new patient
- Her advice to listeners who long to feel rewarded by their profession
- The value of having the dentist come in to evaluate the findings of the hygnienist
- Why you need to remember that you’re never going to get the same patient twice
- How to explain new findings to longer term patient
- and much more!
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.co
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by her friend and fellow hygienist Chrissy Harlow, RHD!
Chrissy is a seasoned dental hygienist who has a passion for patient education. She is continuing to work on her personal education journey and is working towards her bachelors in dental hygiene. She is currently working full time in a private office centered on patient care and helping to grow their Perio program. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, going for runs with friends, and drinking wine.
In this episode, Dr. Kelly and Chrissy discuss:
- Why Chrissy chose dental hygiene 19 years ago after originally wanting to be a pediatrician
- Why she decided to go back to school with the goal of becoming speaker and consultant and the small steps she’s taking towards that goal everyday
- Chrissy's advice to those experiencing drama in the office
- How to build trust when joining a new dental practice
Contact Chrissy: charlow520@yahoo.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.co
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Laura Bettencourt and Danielle Avila of Diamond Dental Hygiene Career Coaching! Laura Bettencourt, BSDH, RDH, has more than 14 years of clinical experience in the New England Area. She is a cofounder of Diamond Dental Hygiene Career Coaching. Her expertise is in human connection, relationship building, career development, and team leadership. She has helped create and implement programs such as compliance, hygiene excellence, and periodontal protocols. As a mindset hygiene career coach, she thrives on guiding and empowering her clients to achieve the confidence and clarity they are seeking. She’s passionate about education, mentorship, and bringing a positive attitude to every aspect of life. Contact Laura: laurabettencourt.RDH@gmail.com.
Danielle is a practicing hygienist of over 14 years. She has worked in the Greater Boston area in both private and corporate offices. She finds her passion in providing the best possible care to her patients. She loves to stay current with her continuing education and the latest innovations. Danielle is also the Co- Founder of Diamond Dental Hygiene Career Coaching. As a coach she enjoys seeing the transformation in her clients. Helping them to gain confidence and clarity in their careers, allowing them to shine! Contact Danielle: Danielle.Avila.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.co
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by her friend Jonathan Bonnano, the Founder of CULTURA and The Chief Psycho Podcast. Jonathan holds over a decade of healthcare experience working alongside senior leadership teams of reputable Fortune 100 companies and small to midsize start-up businesses in the disciplines of people operations and implementation management.
Jonathan specializes in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology and is responsible for designing sustainable solutions in the areas of talent, leadership, and cultural development. Jonathan operates by his commitment to leaving people better than he found them with a vested interest in improving workplace health and culture across all industries. Jonathan earned a B.S. in Business Administration, an M.S. in Management with an emphasis in Business, and is currently attending Grand Canyon University to obtain a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Class of 2023) as an honorable member of Alpha Chi.
When Jonathan is not working or studying, he enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family. Jonathan holds a strong admiration for technology, design, and architecture. While he did not pursue a career in these direct fields, if you know Jonathan, he will surely bring the style and savviness through every interaction!
In this discussion, Dr. Kelly and Jonathan discuss:
- How Jonathan got into dentistry after starting his career planning to become a plastic surgeon
- Jonathans' First leadership position at the age of 20, and how it allowed him to mature more quickly and fvaluate the type of leader he wanted to be
- Having the self awareness to realize there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that you don’t know
- What helped make Jonathan the pivot from frustration to being open to learning and improving
- Focusing on where growth opportunities are after achieving mastery in one area
- How to create potential in your teammates even when you might not be seeing it in your own trajectory
- The importance of the “Trust Transfer” aka the Dental Handoff and including the patient in the process
- How his company Cultura helps instill a culture of trust and growth in dental practices
- Leveraging your people to create a competitive advantage
- How to be cool and gracious at the same time when it comes to growing as a leader
- The biggest difference he’s noticed in himself going through his PhD program.
And so much more!
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.co
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by her friend, and fellow entrepreneur and wine enthusiast, Katrina Sanders!
A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is a vibrant, passionate and charismatic award-winning educator with a unique approach to delivering continuing dental education. Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice. She works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology to instruct on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs.
Known as “The Dental Resultant”, Katrina is a dental hygiene consultant focused at high-level standards, excellence and production. Katrina is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory and is a published author with RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene, Oral Health Group, Dentaltown, and Today’s RDH, a columnist and advisory board member for Modern Hygienist, editorial advisory member for the Dental Academy of Continuing Education and brand ambassador for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation.
In this discussion, Dr. Kelly and Katrina discuss:
- How Katrina's passion for entrepreneurship inspires her work in dental hygiene and education
- The importance of building trusts between hygienists, dentists and most importantly, the patients.
- How Katrina used some "hippy dippy" manifesting to find herself in her current work in speaking and course building.
- How to have a "Victor" mentality instead of a "Victim" mentality.
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 Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Danette Ocegueda, RDH, MS!
Danette is the Manager of Professional Education for Philips Oral Healthcare- Western Region. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Old Dominion University, her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education for the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Danette is a national speaker with over thirty-one years of experience in clinical practice, academia, research, and Forensic Dentistry. Danette is a member of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, the California Dental Hygiene Educators’ Association, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the American Dental Education Association. She is a past recipient of the ADHA/Sigma Phi Alpha Graduate Journalism Award and the Dentsply Sirona Graduate Student Clinician’s Research Award as well as a contributor to Darby and Walsh’s Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice 5th edition textbook.
In this episode, Dr. Kelly and her friend Danette reflect on Danette's progression into a career in Dental Hygiene, a journey through which she had to confront some major fears. Along the way, she learned to use fears a motivator, and teaches the listener how and why to always say "yes!" to the opportunities that present themselves before you.
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.co
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Heather Miller, RDH!
Heather has almost 30 years of experience in the dental field. The first 15 of those as a CDA and the last 14 as a RDH. In addition, for the past 9 years Heather has been aProfessional Educator for the WaterPik Company.
Heather is passionate about dental health and education. In pursuit of those ends, sherecently obtained her bachelors degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst summa cum laude, with a concentration in health administration, education and promotion.
Recently, her clinical practice has been incorporating digital scanning into hygieneappointments. When Heather has down time, you can find her on her paddle board enjoying the water and nature.
Heather would love to hear from you and can be reached at hmiller100@me.com andon LinkedIn.
Dr. Kelly and Heather discuss how Heather found her way into the dental field and dental hygiene, how she has learned to embrace and efficiently implement new technology, and her advise for others entering the dental hygiene field.
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.co
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
In the latest episode of the Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner interviews fellow dental hygienist and her good friend from Old Dominion, Amanda Hill!
Amanda likes to describe her career in dental hygiene as an adventure. Growing up in and then marrying into the military she has had the opportunity to experience life and dentistry all over the world. Amanda had the good fortune to begin her dental career in an office where excellence was the norm. She had the chance to be stretched and challenged while traveling for courses and learning the latest in clinical care and patient communication. Thus developing a love for learning. Through her adventures around the world, she became obsessed with finding ways to continue her education and stay current and in connection with the dental industry.
She is a speaker, consultant, and award-winning author. Amanda's current role is as the clinical education manager for Young Innovations. Recipient of OSAP’s Emerging Infection Control Leader award, a member of the advisory board for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice Editorial Review Board and membership committee, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun!
In this episode, Dr. Kelly and Amanda discuss:
- How Dr Kelly and Miranda know each other from dental hygiene school at old dominion, and they reflect on their time in hygiene school
- Why Amanda chose dental hygiene as a career
- Why it’s important to realize that nobody actually has everything figured out
- Why making it a habit to say “yes” to things that excite you is the key to moving forward in life
- Why it’s crucial to remember that you only know what you know,
- How she has dealt with and overcome imposter syndrome
- How she has transitioned into creating educational content for people in the dental industry
- How not to let the fear of being wrong stop you from moving forward Amanda can be reached at www.amandahillrdh.com and AmandaHillRDH@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.co
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
In the latest episode of the Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner interviews Kelli Jacks, RDH on her incredible journey through dental hygiene, public speaking, research on menopause, and her victory over breast cancer.
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Kelli Jaecks, MA, RDH is a self-care strategist, published author, professional speaker, and coach. Kelli works with organizations who want to optimize their team’s total wellness so they can have a more productive and engaged workforce. She also coaches groups and individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Kelli is the author of the Amazon best seller: Martinis & Menopause — Strategies, Science and Sips that Empower Women to Beat the Hormone Groan. She is a past president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the NSA (National Speakers Association), Oregon Chapter. Kelli holds master’s degree from Oregon State University in Communication and Adult Education. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1996.
When not working, you can find Kelli traveling for scuba diving and performing in local theater productions.
You can connect with Kelli here.
Phone: 503-881-5633
Website: https://www.kellijaecks.com
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellijaecks/
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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.co
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by Angeline Richwine, RDH!
Angela has worked in the dental field for 28 years, starting as an orthodontic assistant and shortly thereafter becoming a registered dental hygienist, holding licensure in both Virginia and California. Angela served as the PAC Chair lobbying the Virginia legislature on issues important to dental hygienists. She is the owner of Central Virginia OMT LLC and offers therapy sessions to individuals with orofacial myofunctional disorders. Angela is currently the Director of Operations for Airway Circle, a platform for airway-centric healthcare providers to gather for airway education and collaboration. Angela and Bowen have been married for 22 years, have three sons, 18, 16, and 12. They enjoy traveling, sitting on the sidelines cheering for their boys, attending University of Virginia sporting events, and relaxing near the river.
In the episode, Dr. Kelly and Angela discuss:
- Angela recounts her first meeting with Dr. Kelly
- Why she chose dental hygiene after starting to work in orthodontics
- Why her children serve as her primary motivator in the dental industry
- Her son’s tongue issue got influenced her foray into dentistry
- How a sleep study helped her identify her son’s sleep apnea
- Why ff you feel your tongue is too big for your mouth, its really the mouth that’s too small for the tongue
- How to find the root cause of mouth and sleep issues
- How to go about making more space in a mouth
- Bad sleep signs to look for of bad sleep
- What you can learn about controlling your breathing from Michael Phelps
- and so much more!
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.co