Crushing what? Candy? Isn’t that an app game that has taken over the world?! YES! And thank goodness for Candy Crush. Fellow DeWs, this was …
Finding Hope in the Middle of Relationship Storms
Since the pandemic began, headlines have certainly been full of a wide variety of highlights and lowlights. Our humanity has been in disarray for over …
Lead ‘Em or Lose ‘Em – Creating a Feedback Culture
“I replace a couple of employees every year, no big deal. It’s not just me, it just seems hard to keep assistants and hygienists in …
Fulfillment
Is there ever a point where we can say–“I have arrived. I made it to my dream life and I am complete, fulfilled, and can …
Why Collaboration is Key
Webster’s defines collaboration as the action of working with someone to produce or create something as in an intellectual endeavor. Collaboration is very similar to, …
DeW Dish with Minal Sampat
What is the best part of your job? Through my work I am able to empower, teach, collaborate and build relationships with incredible people. It …
Your Journey Should be a Group Effort
When you meet someone, you never know how they may positively impact your life. Debora and I knew dental hygiene was an awesome career to …
Wearing Heels and Rising Up the Ladder
Working as a sales leader for one of the leading solutions companies for health care professionals, particularly in the dental sector, was a dream come …
Realizing a New Possibility
When first asked to write an article for DeW, a flood of thoughts entered my head, and what I call my “Counsel of Inner Critics” …
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 …
Getting to the Root of My Why
Today I am whole again. Sure, most days I may feel a bit overwhelmed and consumed within the dental industry, but I feel totally blessed. …
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 …
Recession Lessons
When the economy is booming, everything seems easy. There’s increased demand for your services. You have the necessary cash flow to invest in new technology …
Top 5 Dental Marketing Questions, Answered: An Interview
Minal Sampat is a dental hygienist, national speaker, marketing strategist, entrepreneur and author residing in Washington State. Today, she’s answering five pressing questions about dental …
Emotional Intelligence Reboot!
The Coronavirus pandemic and quarantine orders left so many feeling helpless and fearful. This has been especially true for dental professionals as offices closed and …
DeW Dish LIVE with Anne Duffy and Victoria Peterson
Anne talks with Victoria Peterson about her cover article from the Winter 2020 DewLife magazine. Join in as our own Anne Duffy chats with Victoria …
Enough
We are all on a journey. What is your desired destination? What fuels you to go to work every day? Bills? You’ve got to …
The Power of Asking
I can’t believe I got a D in geometry – I hate math! Dental hygiene doesn’t seem to have much math involved – that’s for …