This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Machele Galloway, Certified Life Coach to discuss the top 5 goal setting mistakes!   Episode Highlights Machele Galloway’s Background  Why Goals Matter Top 5 Goal Setting Mistakes Quotes   “2020 gave us a lot of homework.” “I have signed a few new clients who don’t have goals and it is fascinating to me.”   “Goals are a way to be conscious about what you are creating in your life.”    “To be happy everyday for forever would be super boring.”   “Don’t try to make it easy, and give up when it’s hard.”   “If the goal is easy, double it, make it hard.”   “Our brains love to go all or none.”   Links   Instagram: Lifeleap_coaching    Free Coaching Call with Machele: https://www.lifeleapcoaching.com/freecall    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Tiffany Foy to discuss obtaining advanced degrees in Dental Hygiene.  Highlights    Tiffany’s Background  Public Health and Dentistry  WIC - Woman and Infant Children RDH during Covid-19 Mentorship   Quotes   “There's something with hygienists and the similarities of why we do what we do.”    “We are taught in this program that we should be preventing the spread of disease through social distancing and infection control, these are not high tech strategies, but they have a proven track record.”   “When people miss work due to illness that affects the economy.”   “We can rebuild businesses but we cannot bring our loved ones back from the dead.”   “Having a public health background helped me to see the big picture.”   “If some of the courses look intimidating, don’t let that stop you.” Links   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/    Sharitys Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Katie Melko, RDH to talk about the top 5 ways to ensure a successful dental visit.   Episode Highlights Katie’s Book  Top 5 ways to ensure a successful dental visit Quotes   “I am all about doing something for a child, so they don’t grow up and be an adult that fears something, that should never have been fearful.”    “It gives them a safe space to tell their parents how they are feeling.”   “At the root of things we are all children inside.”   “I'm not a fan of ‘if you sit here still I will buy you a toy’.”   “Give them choices that help them to feel like they are in control of the appointment.”   “Why do strangers have so much more clout than the people we love and trust.”   “Try to find a way for them to deal with their fear, in their element.”   Links   www.Katiemelko.com      More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Dr. Tony Stefanou to talk about the business side of dentistry.    Episode Highlights Dr. Stefanou’s Background  Top 5: Business of Dentistry  Quotes   “There should not be any conflict, the dentists and hygienists should be partners in a sense and working together.”   “Most people don’t know what a profit loss statement is.”    “I think as hygienists, we like to use the excuse that we got into hygiene because we don’t like numbers.”    “It’s important to know how you get the product.”    “If we don’t know ourselves, why a certain amount is being charged, how are we supposed to talk to the patient about it.”   “Create a simple proposal to show what is in it for the practice, and practice owner, to make that a reality.”   “I’m sorry, but sodium saccharin is not a good ingredient.”    “Do yourself a favor and don’t be afraid to get paid up front.”    “Be confident in the fact that you are offering something of value.”  Links   https://www.connectthedents.com/dr-tony-stefanou.html    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Karese Laguerre about the top 5 reasons to look into myofunctional therapy!   Episode Highlights Karese’s background Top 5 reasons to look into myofunctional therapy Quotes   “All four of my children are the reason I got into myofunctional therapy.”    “You had a lot of case studies right within your own home.”   “People still look at you funny when you say ‘mouth breathing is not good for you’.”   “This field started over 100 years ago.”   “I am fascinated that the way we diet has changed shape of our face which has changed the way that we breathe which has changed the way we sleep.”   “70% of ADHD diagnoses are airway disorders.”    “These are easy things to look for.”   “Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.”   “Mouthguards don’t do what you think they do.”   “Mouthguards are like putting a bandaid over a bullet wound.”   Links   www.themyospot.com     hello@themyospot.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Bobbi A. Stanley, DDS, MAGD DICOI, FLVI, CDI about the top 5 ways to boost confidence!   Episode Highlights Bobbi’s Background Confidence Top 5  Quotes   “There is something about doing the thing you are passionate about with the person you are passionate with.”    “We are who we are, and we should be proud.”   “Our flaws happen to be a part of our beauty.”    “Our inside beauty is so much more important than our outside beauty.”   “It’s not about being skinny, or being heavy, it’s about being healthy.”   “We have to accept that fact that we are all winners, even if we fall short.”    Links   drbobbi@stanleyinstitute.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with mentor and friend Anne Guignon about Gratitude. May this episode get you into the Thanksgiving spirit and help you realize all you have to be grateful for in your own life!   Episode Highlights Gratitude Top 5 Quotes   “Gratitude allows you to survive, it allows you to make it through hard times.”    “In march 90% of my projected income for the year disappeared.”    “Neurologically our brains default to the negative unless we build a practice of gratitude.”    “Happiness is an inside job.”   “If you don’t keep yourself centered on happiness where are you going?”   “It’s free, it doesn’t cost anything except a little bit of time and energy.” Links anne@anneguignon.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

We have loved having Ashley on Discovering DSO’s and are so grateful for all of the knowledge and content she shared with us over the last year! In this final episode of Discovering DSO’s Ashley talks to us about organizational change leadership.    Episode Highlights   8 Steps for Successful Large Scale Change Resources   Quotes   “There is a lot of work that goes into large scale changes.”    “We want to make sure we are telling our people why we are implementing the change, and have them behind the change.”    “Everybody has different learning styles.”   “When people feel uneasy about change it is because they feel they are automatically going to lose something, which may be true, but what are they going to gain.”  Links   ashleymccauleyrdh@gmail.com     More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is talking with Joy Raskie, RDH about the Top 5 RDH laser procedures.    Episode Highlights Joys Background Top 5 - RDH Laser Procedures  Quotes   “I called my husband balling and said ‘I am not using this machine until I get training’.”    “It’s a pre-procedural laser decontamination you can do before you probe, scale, or ultrasonic.”    “What’s inside that pocket?”    “At the end of the appointment she said she has been dealing with the pain for a week and It was just gone, it is that fast!"   "1/3 of the world population has the herpes virus.”   “With treating a cold sore the patient should never tell you this feels hot or uncomfortable.” Links https://advanceddentalhygiene.com   joyraskierdh@gmail.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week Machell Hudson shares with us the final episode of Reflection Health Podcast. Thank you for listening and joining Machell and Katy on this journey!   Episode Highlights Gratitude, growth, and not goodbye but see you later!   Quotes   “I couldn’t mimic how I felt when I was doing this with her.”   “The friends that I have gained in the last 4 years … I am still in awe. I don't know what I would do without them.”   “We have to share the gratitude that we have and the people we have been blessed with in this world.”   “Leadership is not magnetic personality, that can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not "making friends and influencing people", that is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”   “Our walk on this planet while we are here is our testimony.”   “The most growth comes out of those most uncomfortable moments.”   “This world of dentistry is full of leaders and they are pulling leadership out of people that didn’t know they had it in them.”   “Never miss an opportunity to tell someone what they have within them, they may not know, they may not get it, and they may not believe it. They need you to believe in them until they believe in themselves.”   Links   More Reflection Health Podcast Episodes:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/reflectionhealth/    Machell Cell Phone: 817-917-9032   *Please note Machell is not a licensed Therapist, but is a good friend ❤️  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/ Katy’s email:   katy@productivedentist.com Machell’s email:   machell@productivedentist.com and machellhudson@yahoo.com 

Today on Discovering DSO’s Podcast Ashley is finalizing her series on women in leadership positions, this week focusing on 5 tips for climbing the leadership ladder.   Episode Highlights   Leadership Ladder   Quotes   “Success is not something that is given, it is not in the world for the taking, success is something that we create.”   “Ask yourself, what kind of courses can I take, what kind of books can I read, what kind of podcasts can I listen to, to improve in that area.”   “You have to give yourself the opportunity to take that leap, and allow yourself to fail.”   “The leadership ladder requires a lot of work.”   “Work life balance is not 50/50.”   “Know what you are talking about, and who you are talking to.”   “The first step to getting somewhere is deciding you are not going to stay where you are.” Links Woman Up: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Up-Overcome-Sabotage-Success/dp/1630471925    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

  This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with fellow classmate and friend, Dr. Kelly Tanner about the Top 5 Leadership Tips.     Episode Highlights Kelly’s background Top 5 - Leadership  Quotes   “We don't think of ourselves as leaders but we set that standard every day, in every organization, for how it is going to be run. We set the tone, the mood, the effect we have on that organization for how dental hygiene integrates.”   “We made it through dental hygiene school, we have some smarts.”   “When you are delegated something, you feel valued.”   “I must connect to grow.”   “We have to be open to learn and to grow, our patients rely on us to do that.”   “You can be a leader and a follower all at the same time.”   Links   nextleveldentalhygiene.com    kelly@nextleveldentalhygiene.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

Today on Discovering DSO’s Podcast, Ashley continues her series on Women in Leadership Positions, this week focusing on 12 tips for negotiation skills!   Episode Highlights   Negotiation tips from Woman Up   Quotes   “I script it out. I plan the beginning, the middle and the end and I practice it.”   “Counter constructively with facts.”   “You never want to be caught off guard in a negotiation.”   “Practicing negotiation is like a muscle that needs constant exercise.”   “Celebrate the outcome no matter what the outcome is, because you took the chance.”   Links Woman Up: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Up-Overcome-Sabotage-Success/dp/1630471925    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined again by Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, DDS MPH, PhD for the third portion of their series together!   Highlights  Dr. Cunha-Cruz’s background Takeaways from the project The future of population based care   Quotes   “It takes a team to implement those things, it takes communication and leadership.”   “When you are bringing change, there will be people that are resistant and you need to engage them.”   “It was an amazing project. We were able to accomplish so much in such a short period of time.”   “When you look at the results of a project, you can not capture the amount of learning and the amount of benefit that the project brought to the people involved.”   “I wish I knew then, what I know now. We can all say that.”   “We need to be thinking about creative ways to deliver care.” Links Dr. Cunha-Cruz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-cunha-cruz-8a679113/?fbclid=IwAR1o5HirW79oHaQhVm_bYUD7C5Kp_wDErK-YmeN9Yqu-dwxvJ701px9D6jY    More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Janiece Ervin, RDH about the Top 5 ways to use your patients behavior to help them own their disease!    Episode Highlights Approachability  Establishing rapport Knowledge Influence Acceptance Quotes   “If you don't understand how you communicate, you're not going to be good at communicating with your patients.”   “Building rapport is a fundamental aspect of communication.”   “Make sure they know the steps that are being done throughout the appointment.”   “In hygiene we are selling health, we are selling the idea that if you do these things for yourself, you will be healthy orally and systemically.”   “When they leave they need to know they have a disease, something is diseased in their mouth.”   “When you start the appointment with the focus of health, their mindset is already there.”   Links   Janiece@thedensmiles.com    More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

Today on Discovering DSO’s Podcast, Ashley is kicking off her series on women in leadership positions, this week focusing on confidence!   Episode Highlights 12 qualities of highly confident women Brag book  Quotes   “Don’t feel threatened, feel inspired.”    “The bulk of what we need to do in leadership roles starts with confidence.”    “Put on your big girl panties and deal with it."   “When we celebrate others, we learn about ourselves."   “It's okay to ask for help, it's okay to look silly, and it's okay to be wrong.”    “Confidence is not something we are born with, it is built.”    “Every time we fail, but move on, we build our confidence.”    Links Woman Up: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Up-Overcome-Sabotage-Success/dp/1630471925    More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined again by Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, DDS, MPH, PhD to talk about the value of academia and business partnering on research initiatives.    Highlights  Academic Perspective Advantages Business Perspective Advantages  PREDICT Project Quotes   “Having those partnerships will allow us to be connected with what is important, which is the benefit to the population and practitioners.”    “We can reduce the costs of doing research by partnering with businesses.”    “We chose together with the company, 14 counties where we randomly assigned half of them that would receive intervention, and the others would wait, and we evaluated for 2 years.”    “The aims were increased quality and access, and decreased inequities.”    “We identified that their need was access to care.”   “We were providing care based on the risk of decay.”   “It is not so simple to achieve. It is logical, but it is not simple."   Links Dr. Cunha-Cruz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-cunha-cruz-8a679113/?fbclid=IwAR1o5HirW79oHaQhVm_bYUD7C5Kp_wDErK-YmeN9Yqu-dwxvJ701px9D6jY    More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Spring Hatfield, RDH about the Top 5 components to look for in research.    Episode Highlights Spring’s background with research Research components Top 5    Quotes   “I am an advertiser’s dream… I always want to see the good and believe everything.”    “It could put patients or ourselves at risk, if it doesn’t meet the claim.”    “They are scientists and ultimately they just want people to understand the science.”   “Not all journals are created equal.”   “Be careful when you share that kind of stuff and be clear ’this is a pre-print study’."   “Make sure their credentials match what they are trying to tell you.”    “Sometimes results don’t match the conclusion, so it's important to read both."   “It takes a long time to get good science.”   Links springhatfieldrdh@gmail.com    Beall’s List: https://beallslist.net/ Retraction Watch Database: http://retractiondatabase.org/RetractionSearch.aspx? More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Discovering DSO’s Podcast, Ashley is talking about effective and productive team meetings!   Episode Highlights Memo System  Benefits  Quotes   “I took this article and have been living it.”    “He banned powerpoint presentations and moved to a memo system.”   “You read the memo before going to the meeting.”    “Your team comes into the meeting super informed on the background of things, and has time to process.”    “Actually writing a memo forces your team members to put pen to paper and get into that deeper thinking.”    “It makes you look great because you have put all the work in up front and people can see where you are coming from."   Links   More Discovering DSO Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz, DDS MPH, PhD to talk about projects they have collaborated on through business and academia.    Highlights  Dr. Cunha-Cruz’s background  Health Service Research Research in daily clinical practice  Examples of applications   Quotes   “You want people to be able to learn from your experience and change it.”   “Research needs to be simple, practical and meaningful to the practice.”    “We learn from you, and you learn from us. It is bi-directional.”    “Taking that time to reflect is key.”    “How can you look at your data, reflect on it, and do a small process of change?"   Links   More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/  Sharitys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429