In this TIPisode, we talk a lot about what it means to be a leader. Belangie discusses the acronym for LEAD, what drives her, and how being a leader isn't about attaining a title, but about being in a role. There are certain traits and characteristics that make a good leader. Join us today to learn … [Read more...] about Being a Leader with Belangie Perez-Torres, RDH
403 A New Era of Leadership with Becky Smith, Erin Haley-Hitz, Lancette Van Guilder, and Dawn Dean!
In this episode we welcome in Becky Smith, Erin Haley-Hitz, Lancette Van Guilder, and Dawn Dean - our current ADHA leadership. We talk about lifting others up, being the support for others but also getting support from others, being involved to create positive change in the profession. It was really … [Read more...] about 403 A New Era of Leadership with Becky Smith, Erin Haley-Hitz, Lancette Van Guilder, and Dawn Dean!
Temping Isn’t Always Temporary with Dr. James Younger **Bonus**
In this episode we welcome back Dr. James Younger to talk about the state of temping. If you are a new grad or new to temping, we also talk about how to prepare, what kinds of technology you might encounter in the offices and how many hygienists are moving into temping full-time! This was … [Read more...] about Temping Isn’t Always Temporary with Dr. James Younger **Bonus**
381 Leadership and Parkinson’s Disease, Catching up with Cory Pinegar
On this episode we welcome back Cory Pinegar to talk about what a leader looks like. It was refreshing to have someone come on and admit to mistakes, to shortcomings, and still have growth and success as they learn how to overcome these things. Cory also has a connection with Parkinson's Disease … [Read more...] about 381 Leadership and Parkinson’s Disease, Catching up with Cory Pinegar
371 RDH Practice Ownership with Irene Iancu, BSc, RDH, CTDP
In this episode we really dive deep into the life of Irene Iancu aka Toothlife Irene. We talk about her journey into being a practice owner, lessons she has learned, and obstacles she has overcome. We also talk about what the pathway looks like for becoming a restorative hygienist and how to juggle … [Read more...] about 371 RDH Practice Ownership with Irene Iancu, BSc, RDH, CTDP
Handling No-Shows/Downtime TIPisode with Andrew Johnston, RDH
For this TIPisode, Andrew characteristically used all of his many failures in life to illustrate what NOT to do and also what TO do during slow times, downtime, or no shows. It isn't always our intention to appear like we are not team players, I think many of us are misunderstood and also that we … [Read more...] about Handling No-Shows/Downtime TIPisode with Andrew Johnston, RDH
343 Leadership Roundtable: Part 2 with Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business. There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 2 of … [Read more...] about 343 Leadership Roundtable: Part 2 with Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH
339 Leadership Roundtable: Part 1
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business. There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 1 of … [Read more...] about 339 Leadership Roundtable: Part 1