Just over a decade ago, my business coach asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks. At the time, I’d just been selected …
Move That Mountain
When my children were young, one of their favorite books was, “Ming Lo Moves The Mountain”, by Arnold Lobel. In the story, Ming Lo and …
Becoming Unstoppable! How to keep going when you feel like giving up.
Hi, my name is Julie Friesen. Like many of you, I’m a solopreneur in the dental industry. I own a successful dental coaching and consulting …
Decoding Ask Culture Versus Guess Culture
All human endeavors depend on communication, but you could be unwittingly sabotaging negotiations, relationships, and patient connections by failing to recognize the fundamental differences between …
My Grandma Louise
Family has always been a big part of who I am, and what I’m about. My Grandma Louise meant the world to me. Growing up …
When the Dentistry is so Good, Caregivers Cannot Tell Their Loved Ones’ Smiles Are Not Real
How many times a day do we look at someone’s smile on tv, in a magazine, or online, and wonder if they had any dental …
One More Rung Up the Ladder
The town I grew up in Alabama was nothing but dirt roads and a four-way stop—and no one ever talked about going to college. Like …
Build Boundaries, Know your Value – Lauren Gueits BS, RDH
Have you ever been in a situation where someone wanted your services but didn’t expect to have a consulting fee associated? Well, I have …too …
Ethics
“I love dental hygiene.” That phrase is not heard much, especially during this pandemic. My career as a clinician included over twenty years of full-time …
Finding A Dental Hygiene Position You Love Means Finding A Dental Office You Like
On many of the online dental hygiene group discussions, a dental hygienist will share their feelings of frustration with the dental environment they are working …
Mentorship 101
What is a mentor? According to the dictionary, a mentor is “an experienced and trusted adviser.” We all have learned from others throughout life, whether …
How do I know when I’m not OK?
Do you know the difference between OK and Not OK? I teeter on the edge more often than I’m proud to admit. As an Achiever …
Is COVID Killing Your Energy? Have Some Fun With These Valentine’s Week Pick-Me-Up Ideas
We’re going on almost a year of the pandemic. It’s been tough on everyone, and we’re all probably feeling restless by this point. It’s easy …
A Hygienist’s Dream To Build Her Own Studio Becomes A Reality
Irene Iancu had a clear vision from the start—to build her own hygienist-run dental practice with a strong voice on social media. With the help …
Thank You, For the Lesson in Manners
“I don’t think there is a market for that,” Mike said to me. Chad was silent. “You’d have to check and see. What competitive research …
Making the Most of the Growing Power of Women in the Dental Industry
I believe there are many topics that are taboo in dentistry. In my 23 years as a dental hygienist, I have worked alongside mostly women. …
Life With a Dentist Mom
There is a certain type of kid in every school—one who carries a toothbrush in his or her backpack to actually use after lunch break …