Have you ever walked in the office and it just feels bad? Feels heavy?⛈ What is that feeling? What happened to that “day at the beach feeling”? Most likely, that is the feeling of a team with “sand in their swimsuits”.…
Dare to Dream!
Do you have goals? Do you have a vision? How about a dream? Is there something you have been wanting to accomplish, but you’re just not sure how to get there from here? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions,…
Fun and For Real-Rachel talks with Howard Farran-Return on Hygiene
It was my pleasure and honor to be featured recently on Howard Farran’s Dentistry Uncensored podcast. One thing I love is that Howard gets his guests to Get Real. And that’s just what we did. Besides being a ton of fun to listen…
Think Outside the Box with the Use of Ultrasonics
When I went to hygiene school, I was given training on ultrasonic use for calculus removal. If I had a patient with class IV or V calculus, I was given permission to use the cavitron to remove his or her…
Tagged with: biofilm, calculus, hygiene, instruments, ultrasonic, video
Posted in Dental Hygiene Training Videos
Posted in Dental Hygiene Training Videos
High Impact Communication
Patient communication is always a topic of interest! Using high impact words and phrases can make a big difference in a patients’ ability to understand why following through with diagnosed treatment is in their best interest. During a recent workshop,…
Tagged with: communication, diagnosis, nicotine, patient, perio, perio exam, periodontal disease, treatment, video, workshop
Posted in Coaching
Posted in Coaching
Doctor-here’s proof you DON’T have to do it
One reason some Dentists don’t reach out to coaches for help is because they are afraid THEY will have to do all the work. You’re already busy and can’t imagine adding more to your plate and at the same time,…
Opportunity or Confusion?
If you’re not clear on how to use and/or bill the new D4346 gingivitis code, you are not alone! Never fear, Patti DiGangi is here! Join Patti DiGangi, RDH and myself as we discuss the opportunities and eliminate the confusion…
Tagged with: billing, code, gingivitis, inflammation, Mastermind, oral disease, prevention
Posted in Mastermind
Posted in Mastermind
Don’t Let the Next Six Months Slip By
When January rolls around, most of us take the time to reflect on the past year, evaluate it and then set out to create some New Year’s resolutions and goals. I know for me, I often find myself surprised at…
Tagged with: coaching, Dental Practice, productivity, resolutions, systems, team, video
Posted in Dental Hygiene Training Videos
Posted in Dental Hygiene Training Videos
[VIDEO] Tough Questions, LIVE Answers
Have you ever heard Kirk Behrendt speak? If you have, you’ll remember it. Kirk, in my opinion, is one of the most engaging, enthusiastic speakers in dentistry. Lucky for me, Kirk recently asked me to join him on his Best…
Tagged with: Behrendt, hygiene, investment, podcast, practice, speaker, video
Posted in Dental Practice
Posted in Dental Practice
From Resistant to Rock Stars
What does it take to become a rock star dental team? It takes a dedicated leader, a committed team, an inspired vision, sprinkle in some fear, and add a lot of fun. Voila, you have a rock star dental…
