Is Trust the Missing Link?
Is Trust the Missing Link? A new episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast is live—and this one is a must-listen for any dental leader focused on building trust in the […]
The Collaboration Mindset Dentistry Needs Right Now
The Collaboration Mindset Dentistry Needs Right Now Episode 3 of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast is live—and it’s such a powerful conversation about what’s possible when dentists, hygienists, assistants, and community […]
Real World Powerful Partnership
Real World Powerful Partnership Don’t miss this episode, Rachel Wall continues the season-long focus on the powerful partnership between dentists and hygienists. In this episode, Rachel is joined by an […]
Healing Dentist-Hygienist Relationships
Healing Dentist-Hygienist Relationships We just kicked off Season 4 of the Inspired Hygiene podcast and I’m excited to share this first episode with you. This entire season will be focused […]
Bonus Podcast Episode: The Inspired Hygiene System
Bonus Podcast Episode: The Inspired Hygiene System In this bonus episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel Wall breaks down the complete Inspired Hygiene System—a proven framework designed to help practices elevate hygiene […]
Happy New Episode AND a Bonus
Happy New Episode AND a Bonus Happy New Year’s Eve!! I want you to have access to this podcast episode AND a BONUS Action Guide so you can be fully ready to […]
Your New Front Door
Your New Front Door Before anyone calls to make an appointment or applies to an open job posting, they’ve already met you and your team online. In this episode of […]
From Shiny Object to Standard of Care
From Shiny Object to Standard of Care In this new episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel sits down with Alicia Maria, RDH and Laura Nelson to show how practices move beyond dabbling to […]
Documentation Drives Revenue
Documentation Drives Revenue Insurance documentation may not be the most exciting part of dentistry—but it’s absolutely essential for profitability, compliance, and patient trust. In this new episode of the Inspired Hygiene […]
Who I’m interviewing for the podcast

Who I’m interviewing for the podcast We’ve just launched a new season of the Inspired Hygiene podcast and it’s all about innovation. If you and your team have ‘dabbled’ in innovative ways […]
Eliminate Resistance with a Culture of Innovation
Eliminate Resistance with a Culture of Innovation If you’ve ever introduced a new system, service, or technology—only to be met with eye rolls or quiet resistance—you’re not alone. Successful integration […]
Reclaiming Periodontal Maintenance
This podcast episode wraps up Season 2 of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. We have published 11 episodes and I hope you’ve had a chance to listen to a few. In […]
Why Even Innovative Dentists Hesitate to Refine Their Perio Systems

In the latest episode of the Inspired Hygiene podcast, I share the top 5 reasons dental practice owners hesitate to implement a proactive periodontal program. These are real concerns: Whether you’re building your perio program solo or with help from a […]
Leadership Multiplied
In this special episode, recorded live at the AADOM Conference, host Rachel Wall, RDH sits down with Inspired Hygiene’s own Jennifer Steadman—fresh off teaching the first-ever multi-site management course at AADOM: Leadership Multiplied. 🙌 With deep […]
Creating a Standard of Care That Drives Results
In this powerful follow-up to Season 2, Episode 1, we explore what really needs to happen before your hygiene department can deliver consistent periodontal care—and it all starts with mindset […]
#1 Missed Opportunity in Hygiene
If you’ve been reading our emails lately, you know we’re launching a brand new version of our classic Perio Protocol Bootcamp. The reason we’re so passionate about this program is because […]
Paycheck to Partnership
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by long-time friend and lead coach Emme Sanders to dive deep into one of the hottest and most impactful topics in dentistry today: the […]
Hygiene Compensation Benchmarks
While most dental practice owners have a general understanding of the 3:1 hygiene compensation benchmark… most hygienists do not. Over the years, I’ve had many requests from dentists to help their hygienists […]
Can hygienists be healers?
I’m so excited to share this new episode of The Inspired Hygiene podcast with you. Kathryn Gilliam and I had a discussion about what’s really possibly for the engaged hygienist who is open to […]
Hygiene Backlog

Are your hygiene schedules booked out 6-8 months, leaving you trapped in a cycle of bloody prophies and limiting practice growth? In our latest episode, I interviewed IH coach Connie […]
From Crickets to Candidates

Looking for that right-fit hygienist (or any dental teammate) but your job post is getting 👀 zero traction? In episode 2 of The Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel sits down with […]
Hygiene Reality Check

Here we go! Episode 1 of The Inspired Hygiene Podcast is ready. In this episode, ‘Hygiene Reality Check’, I went straight to the heart of what’s happening in our industry […]