I’ve been a LumaDent headlight owner for a few years now.  I love the product and recommend it for three primary reasons.  The quality is very good.  The price is very affordable.  And the customer service is simply outstanding.  LumaDent is now offering their own loupes and I look forward to replacing my relatively cheap…

In this interview, Linda and I discuss her experience at O’Hehir University from a student’s perspective.  Linda recently earned her BS degree in Oral Health Promotion at OHU.  OHU offers an online program for dental hygienists with an AS degree to earn a BS degree in 6 months. Links http://www.ohehiruniversity.com Video Don’t forget to subscribe…

Interview Topics – Karoline’s path from foreign trained dentist (Brazil) to dental assistant (US) to dental hygienist (US) and now mentor and coach – How is dentistry different in Brazil? – How is dental hygiene different in Brazil? – What insights do you have for hygienists that came from your experience as a dentist? –…

Interview Topics – What is the best way to inform patients that they have periodontal disease without throwing the previous dentist/hygienist under the bus? – What is the real difference between Perio MX (D4910) and a Prophy (D1110)? – Is implementing the Assisted Hygiene Model a good idea? – Do dental hygienists really need their…

Interview Topics – Meng’s background – What is a dental therapist? – Why did you choose dental therapy? – Where did you attend school? – How long is the dental therapy program? – What is the admission process like? – Did you take courses with dental and hygiene students? – What does the licensure process…

Introduction Angie Mott is a Certified Laser Consultant with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), a speaker and a full-time clinical dental hygienist. Interview Topics – Angie’s background – Benefits of lasers in dental hygiene – What does the laser actually do? – Lasers vs. chlorhexidine vs. Arestin – Legal issues in each state –…

Interview Topics – Lisa’s background – Current position with WaterPik — How did you find this position? — Do you provide Lunch and Learns?  How often? — How do you market your services to dental offices? — How are you paid by WaterPik? – Research behind the WaterPik Water Flossers — How it compares to…

Introduction In Trisha’s own words, “My name is Trisha O’Hehir and I am one of the three founders of the university that bears my name.  OHU provides a degree completion program designed specifically for diploma, certificate and associate degree dental hygienists who want to complete their bachelor’s degree.  In the near future, a master’s degree…

Introduction Lewis Meyers is the Sales & Marketing Manager (US/Canada) for American Eagle Instruments(AEI), Inc.  He can be contacted at lmeyers@am-eagle.com Interview Topics – Transition from his 20 years on the medical side of things to his current position at AEI – Hygienists buying their own instruments – History of AEI – History and development…

Doug Perry is the owner of GetHiredRDH.com and co-author of Landing a Great Dental Hygiene Job, 2nd edition.  In this video interview we discuss the following topics. – Doug’s background in Marketing and Communications – The story behind his decision to apply his extensive skills to the dental hygiene job market – The importance of…