As a consultant, my phone rings daily with this one request, “Can you help me hold my team accountable?” My internal reaction is “NO!” What …
DeW Dish LIVE #2
Did you miss the latest DeW Dish LIVE? No worries. We have it right here for you. Join us as Anne chats with Valerie Menzel …
Never Underestimate The Power of a Grieving Mother
On September 21, 2015, my life forever changed. At 4:00 a.m. I was awakened by the police at my door informing me that my son Sean …
Coffee Cup Coaching: Feeling Hog-tied by Fees In the Dental Industry
We are going to jump right into a topic that we all love to hate in the dental industry – insurance reimbursements. While most of …
Are You A Dental Mental Health Advocate?
The dental industry is changing. Albeit, some may say very slowly when referencing insurance reimbursements or rapidly when referencing products and technology. We would agree …
Life is Long. Take time to Dilly-Dally.
On my coworker’s office wall lives a sign that says “Life short, there’s no time to dilly dally.” I’ve lived by this creed my entire …
The Transformation of a Lifetime
6:00 a.m., the alarm rang. Yet again, this middle-aged dental office manager struggled out of bed to make her way to the bathroom to start …
Ellie Bellie’s Story
Did you take the path less traveled or did you follow the weathered path laid out by others that have gone before you? In life …
Coffee Cup Coaching: Building Your Board
I love summertime in dentistry. It’s a great time to relax, take a break from routine, and evaluate how well your year is going. For …
Trusting the process: Is there life after dental hygiene?
I wanted out. I couldn’t do it another day and I needed out of the op so bad I couldn’t stand it. At the time, …
The [Dental] Happiness Experiment
Let’s talk about frustration. On a daily basis, we face situations that cause stress. We solve complicated three-dimensional problems created by challenging oral environments. Moisture, …
DeW Dish LIVE #1 with Minal Sampat
Did you happen to catch our first ever DeW Dish LIVE Facebook broadcast? We plan to make this a frequent event and will be talking …
What this Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW) learned from a DeWd!
3 Things I Learned from Dr. Roy Shelburne “I make it my job to be under the radar”. For years this is what I said …
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. …
Connect With A Woman in Dentistry- You’ll Be Glad You Did.
I woke up early this morning to write this blog. That is the best time for me to get my thoughts on paper or Word …
FEATURE ARTICLE: Dental Careers Are Not a Straight Line
I was in the third row sitting in a room full of friends and close colleagues. I was excited to be there, to be with …
Leap into Your Life and Maximize Your Impact
I was in my twenties, doggedly pursuing my dream of being a professional actress in New York City. Auditions—and rejections—were challenging and discouraging. To fuel …
Feature Story from the Coming Issue of Dew Life
One of our fabulous DeWers, Vicki McManus Peterson, has written a very inspirational story in the upcoming issue of DEW magazine. “Scarcity: Your Key to …
CAVU How High Can You Go?
Each year I try to choose one word to be my sounding call or battle cry for the year. This year I had decided “limitless” …
A Toast to Enterprising Women Worldwide
This year I spent the Thanksgiving holiday differently. But it gave me a glimpse of enterprising women in a variety of circumstances. My family and …