It’s a true pleasure to welcome Tiffany Wuebben, a dynamic force in the world of dental hygiene. Tiffany, known widely by her professional moniker, the Hygienepreneur, is not just a registered dental hygienist; she’s a trailblazer who’s reshaping the very fabric of dental practice. As we prepared for today’s show, it became abundantly clear that our mutual connections, all stellar individuals, speak volumes about her character and the impact she's having on the industry. So buckle up as we dive into a discussion that promises to enlighten and inspire every dentist looking to revolutionize their hygiene department.

Tiffany Wuebben, or as you might know her, the Hygienepreneur, has been revolutionizing the field of dental hygiene with her innovative approaches and entrepreneurial spirit. A registered dental hygienist by profession, Tiffany has expanded her influence far beyond the dental chair. She’s the author of a groundbreaking book on dental hygiene management, with a second edition on the way, reflecting her ongoing commitment to education and leadership in her field. Her website and LinkedIn profile are testaments to her dedication, showcasing her initiatives and the substantial network of professionals who support and endorse her vision. Today, we’ll explore how Tiffany’s strategies can transform the dental hygiene department into a cornerstone of successful dental practice.

Show Highlights:

• Building a successful hygiene department in a dental practice.
• Soft skills in dentistry, and the importance of building patient trust.
• Empowering dental hygienists to build practices through relationships and soft skills.
• Dental hygiene practice management and patient care.
• Improving dental hygiene appointments by prioritizing patient connections and efficient workflows.
• Improving hygiene department productivity and patient care through time management and strategic scheduling.
• Improving dental hygiene practices through effective communication and metrics.
• Dental hygiene practice within a dental practice, emphasizing patient satisfaction and staff empowerment.

Links and Resources:

Connect with Tiffany Wuebben on Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

Download the PDF version of the book Hygienepreneur

https://bit.ly/42sQrwG



We are delighted to have Dr. Christina Radics joining us from Malaga, Spain, today.

Christina shares thought-provoking posts on LinkedIn, offering deep and meaningful information and conducting insightful polls. She has also written a book that will be coming out soon. We read the first chapter last week, and it was most impressive!

Christina grew up in a multicultural household in Sweden, where she learned to adapt to different personalities but also experienced the strain of constant arguments between her parents. As a result, she developed perfectionistic tendencies and a desire to please others. She initially wanted to become a psychologist but settled for dentistry because it offered more stability. However, she found dentistry triggering due to its demand for perfection.

Moving to Spain and juggling work with family life, Christina neglected her mental well-being, eventually leading her to the brink of burnout. She is now on a mission to raise awareness about the warning signs of burnout and the importance of self-awareness in maintaining mental health.

Join us as we navigate Christina’s fascinating journey and powerful insights.

Show Highlights:

• Christina explains how her stressful childhood led her to perfectionism
• Christina shares her struggles with burnout
• How childhood trauma can lead to emotional numbness
• Why dentistry can be a challenging profession
• Why dentistry professionals must prioritize their self-care
• How burnout is a prevalent issue within the dental profession
• Christina discusses a course she attended on becoming happier dentists
• How to shift from burnout to joy in dentistry
• How Christina’s upcoming book aims to provide dentists facing burnout with a sense of community and resilience

Links and Resources:

Dr. Christina Radics on LinkedIn

We are delighted to welcome Lourdes Berlanga as our guest for this week’s episode of The Fearless Dentistry Podcast. Lourdes is the Director of Practice Development and the Treatment Coordinator for an orthodontic practice in Los Angeles, California.

Although Lourdes could not pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor, she ultimately found her purpose in dental care, starting with the basics in the field and gradually advancing to administrative roles. She later acquired graphic design, marketing, and communication skills to help her reach a broader audience when promoting dental practices.

Lourdes joins us today to discuss her responsibilities as Director of Practice Development and Treatment Coordinator, as both roles are essential for the growth and maintenance of the practice and pivotal for shaping the overall patient experience.

Join us as Lourdes shares valuable insights on growing a dental practice from her years of hands-on experience.

Show Highlights:

• The marketing component that Lourdes finds most effective for attracting the right kind of patients to a dental practice.
• How Lourdes incorporated music into a successful marketing strategy she used to reach out to workers in Northern California
• Why a treatment coordinator is an integral part of a dental practice
• Why doctors and dentists must listen to their staff first
• How many patients become emotional when validated and feel understood
• Why effective communication is crucial when marketing dental practices
• The importance of using appropriate language and tailoring marketing communication to the listener
• How clear communication, consistent messaging, simple language, and repetition help to build patients’ trust in a practice
• Why dentists need to treat their staff respectfully and regard them as integral parts of the team
• Why a human connection is invaluable in the dental field

Links and Resources

Lourdes Berlanga on LinkedIn