It was a sunny April morning when the call came in. “Mary, we’re excited to offer you the assistant account executive role at our growing …
First female solo road trip
It all seemed to happen by accident. Several years ago, I did a Google search for my name to see if I could learn more …
Latina Defined
Being Latina is my orgullo (pride). Latina is my strength. Latina is a badass woman! When I embrace my Latindad, I feel the power of …
The Unmistakable Gift of Friendship Among Women
Within the last two years I have become a part of several facebook forums that support women within dentistry, one of them being DeW, and …
Fighting for my Life
It’s a day that defined my life before the accident and after the accident. I am a skydiver. I had been for about three years, …
DeW Dish with Kristie Boltz
What is the best part of your job? Teaching! Seeing the “light” go on for doctors and team members as they learn how consistent execution …
The New Wave: Claiming Your Throne in Dentistry as Women
Throughout history, men have been credited with ‘making history’, while the contributions undoubtedly made by women were erased and marginalized. Women were widely characterized as …
Reaching for the Sun with your Soul
It all began on the hot and dusty sidelines of a girl’s soccer match as a conversation between two moms. We were lamenting the never-ending …
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 …
Rise from the Ashes
Before starting to explain my journey, I want to briefly introduce myself. I’m Sayna Behkar, growing up in a small family in the city of …
My Life was Saved and I Got Unstuck!
Romans 8:18: “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed …
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 …
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 …
DeW Dish: Maggie Augustyn
What ignites your sense of injustice? I’m a Libra with an overtly sensitive palate for what is and isn’t fair, right and honorable in the …
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 …
Addressing Chronic Pain With The Power Of Passion For Life, Family And Work
Would you agree that the personality of a dental practice management coach is tied to service and helping others? As a woman, this is a …
DeW Dish: Sonya Dunbar
What is the best part of your job? The best part of my job is working with people who are at the end of their …