The Dental Handoff

By Dr. Kelly Tanner

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Let’s stop using the wrong end of the toothbrush! This show is about passing you the knowledge, the habits, the systems and the strategies to lead your teams, lean on your tech, and listen to your gut, while you take care of teeth, and let’s get honest, the overall health, of our communities. By identifying the gaps, recognizing the plaque and extracting the truth with other experts in the field we will share their stories, empower you to own yours, and elevate your passion in the process. Show topics to include: Education, Tech, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Connection and Confidence

Episode Date
Episode 216 | The Avoidance Tax: Why Busy Dental Practices Stop Growing | Kelly Fox-Galvagni, RDA
Aug 11, 2026
Episode 215 | AI, Biofilm, and the Business of Dental Hygiene | Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHSc, RDH
Aug 04, 2026
Episode 214 | The 4-Product Restorative System Every Dentist Needs | Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
Jul 28, 2026
Episode 213 | AI, Speed to Lead, and the Dental Marketing Gap Most Practices Don't Know They Have | Dr. Syeda Andaleeb Zaidi
Jul 21, 2026
Episode 212 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health, and the Hygienist Who Treats the Root Cause | Tammy Reavis, RDH, MPH
Jul 07, 2026
Episode 211 | From Clinical Burnout to Dental School Faculty: A Hygienist Career Transition Story | Tiffany Bairos, RDH, MPH
Jun 30, 2026
Episode 210 | Practicing Dental Hygiene in Germany for 38 Years in a Country That Never Recognized the Profession | Carmen Lanoway, RDH, BScDH
Jun 23, 2026
Episode 209 | Hormones, Women's Oral Health, and the Future of Dental Hygiene | Barbara Tritz
Jun 16, 2026
Episode 208 | Public Health, RDHAP, and a Career Built Beyond the Operatory | Jessica L. Woods, MPH, RDH
Jun 09, 2026
Episode 207 | Scope, Autonomy, and the Case for RDH-JDs - Dr. Derik J. Sven, DHSc
Jun 02, 2026
Episode 206 | OSHA Compliance, Immune Amnesia, and the Documentation System Every Dental Practice Needs | Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH OSHA Outreach Trainer, Speaker, Author
May 26, 2026
Episode 205 | Who Trains the People Who Run Dental Practices? - Savanah Carlson, MAADOM
May 19, 2026
Episode 204 | Saying Yes, Earning the CSP, and Owning the Stage - Lisa Copeland, RDH, CSP, CVP
May 12, 2026
Episode 203 | Brand, Trust, and the Three-Legged Marketing Table - Chris Snyder
May 05, 2026
Episode 202 | Full Arch Implants, Case Acceptance and the Blue Ocean Practice - John Heimke
Apr 28, 2026
Episode 201 | Why Perfection Is Ruining Dentistry and What to Do Instead - JoAnn Gurenlian
Apr 21, 2026
Episode 200 | Feeling Different in Dentistry? This Might Be Your Greatest Strength - Kristin Haynes
Apr 15, 2026
Episode 199 | Dental Leadership: How to Pivot Without Fear - Aimee Vail
Apr 07, 2026
Episode 198 | No One Prepares You for This as a Dental Assistant (And It Shows) - Julie Varney
Mar 31, 2026
Episode 197 | Dental Infection Control: What OSHA Requires (And We Miss) - Monica Satake
Mar 24, 2026
Episode 196 | Just Cleanings? Look Deeper - Barbara Tritz
Mar 10, 2026
Episode 195 | The Dip Is Normal - Dr. Anissa Broussard
Mar 03, 2026
Episode 194 | Leadership Is Lonely. Dental Leadership: Fixing Culture Before It Breaks. - Stacey Sloan, RDH
Mar 03, 2026
Episode 193 | This Is Preventable: Aging Shouldn't Mean Extractions - Sarah Luke
Feb 18, 2026
Episode 192 | Wear a Mask: Why Empathy Is the Missing Link in Dental Leadership - Kristin Haynes
Feb 04, 2026
Episode 191 | Face Everything and Rise. Fear. Aging. Dentistry - Krystal Afzalzada, RDH
Jan 27, 2026
Episode 190 | It's Not Just About Straight Teeth - Lisa Moore
Jan 20, 2026
Episode 189 | Nobody Tells You This About CE Speaking - Dr. Ashley Clark
Dec 30, 2025
Episode 188 | The Cost of a Broken Handoff and the Transformation of Getting It Right - Tia Meyer
Dec 23, 2025
Episode 187 | Special Needs Dentistry, Autism Awareness & Inclusive Care in Dentistry- Dr. Jacob Dent
Dec 09, 2025
Episode 186 | When Your Career Calls For A New Beginning - Lynn Pencek
Dec 03, 2025
Episode 185 | From Burnout to Breakthrough: Discover Your True Potential - Jodie Cantarelli
Nov 25, 2025
Episode 184 | Dentistry. Chose Me: 3 Generations of Legacy, Leadership & Empathy - Dr. Brad Hughes
Nov 18, 2025
Episode 183 | From Scubs to Stage: Canadian Hygiene Journey
Nov 11, 2025
Episode 182 | Mentorship + Mindset = Strong Dental Teams - Dr. Gary Radz
Nov 04, 2025
Episode 181 | The Power of Connection and Growth in Dental Hygiene - Kelli Swanson Jaecks
Oct 28, 2025
Episode 180 | From Hygienist to Visionary Empower. Educate. Evaluate. - Alicia Murria
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 179 | 40 Years of Dental Artistry: A Journey of Purpose & Reinvention - Michael Morgan
Oct 14, 2025
Episode 178 | Patients, Passions & The Power of Connection - Ann-Marie C. DePalma
Oct 07, 2025
Episode 177 | The Secret Ingredient to Loving Your Career - Sherrie Busby
Sep 30, 2025
Episode 176 | Can Your Name Tag Change Lessons In Curiosity, Courage and Career Growth - Ilona Flett
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 175 | Double Life, Real Talk: Beyond Hygiene - Brittny Murphy
Sep 16, 2025
Episode 174 | Toddlers, Tantrums &. Big Dreams - Dr. Ashley Lerman
Sep 09, 2025
Episode 173 | Reigniting Passion In Hygiene Exploring New Paths and Possibilities - Susan Wingrove
Sep 03, 2025
Episode 172 | Built for the Long Game - Dr. Louis Kaufman
Aug 26, 2025
Episode 171 | Hustle + Grit + Bright Smile - Anne Duffy
Aug 19, 2025
Episode 170 | Why Can't You? The Glow-Up You Didn't See Coming
Aug 12, 2025
Episode 169 | Planted a Thought, Flipped the Hustle - Tam Patel
Aug 05, 2025
Episode 168 | Real Talk At The Chair: Vitals, Vibes and Value - Thomas Viola
Jul 29, 2025
Episode 167 | Grow Beyond The Op. Lead As An RDH. - Deborah Daniel
Jul 22, 2025
Episode 166 | The 3 As of Chairside Magic - Dr. Uche Odiatu
Jul 15, 2025
Episode 165 | Burnout, Balance & Big Moves - Melia Lewis
Jul 08, 2025
Episode 164 | Dental Hygiene Isn't the Endgame - It's the LaunchPad - Lisa Mayo
Jul 01, 2025
Episode 163 | Reignite Your Why: Redefining Success in Scrubs - Hannah Neumann
Jun 24, 2025
Episode 162 | Dumb Mistakes & Brilliant Lessons - Dr. Hugh Flax
Jun 17, 2025
Episode 161 | The Hygienist's Eye: What Changes When You Can See It All
Jun 10, 2025
Episode 160 | Create the Career You Want: One Conversation at a Time w/ Tama Martello
Jun 03, 2025
Episode 159 | Building Your Forever Team: Culture, Communication & Mentorship That Stick- Charo Earle
May 27, 2025
Episode 158 | Let Them Fail Why Delegation Is the Key to Empowering Your Team - Teresa Duncan
May 13, 2025
Episode 157 | Five Procedures, One Purpose - Dr. Marc Liechtung
May 06, 2025
Episode 156 | Owning Your Role As A True Health Care Provider | Rachel Wall
Apr 29, 2025
Episode 155 | Escaping Toxic Workplaces: A Hygienists's Path To Success - Brooke Sergent
Apr 22, 2025
Episode 154 | Confidence In The Chair: Mastering Tough Talks with Doctors and Patients - Shana Iacovino
Apr 15, 2025
Episode 153 | Changing The Way You Work: The Future Of Technology - Dayna Johnson
Apr 08, 2025
Episode 152 | Balancing Priorities and Purpose - Chris Snyder
Apr 01, 2025
Episode 151 | Leap of Faith: Turning Fear Into Career Power - Jo-Anne Jones
Mar 25, 2025
Episode 150 | The Power of Empathy and Curiosity In Dentistry - Sheena Hinson
Mar 18, 2025
Episode 149 | Building Trust And Overcoming Trauma In Health Care - Kandice Swarthout
Mar 11, 2025
Episode 148 | Leading With Empathy: Building Strong Dental Teams - Charo Earle
Mar 04, 2025
Episode 147 | The Missing Link In Ergonomics and Self-Care - Caitlin Parsons
Feb 25, 2025
Episode 146 | Reimagining Dental Careers: Empowering Hygienists To Lead - Ryan Rutar
Feb 18, 2025
Episode 145 | Shifting Mindsets For Better Ergonomics And Patient Care - Katrina Klein and Abram Whitehead
Feb 11, 2025
Episode 144 | Breaking Through The Setbacks: How Fitness And Mindset Lead To Recovery - Abram Whitehead
Feb 04, 2025
Episode 143 | Smiles, Skills & Strategy: A Dentist's Journey From Practice To Leadership - Dr. Elaine Bylis
Jan 28, 2025
Episode 142 | Discover Your "Why" & Lead The Way In Dentistry - Erin Haley-Hitz
Jan 21, 2025
Episode 141 | Holistic Health: Nutrition, Sleep and the Power of Oxygen - Lacy Walker
Jan 14, 2025
Episode 140 | The Heart of Teaching In Dental Hygiene - Jessica Atkinson
Jan 07, 2025
Episode 139 | The Business of Dentistry: Growing Your Impact, Earning and Patient Care - Heather McGuire
Dec 31, 2024
Episode 138 | Growing Through Grief and Reinventing Your Professional Life with Gina Hanzel
Dec 24, 2024
Episode 137 | Leadership Lessons On Inheriting And Managing Teams with Dr. Merlin Ohmer!
Dec 17, 2024
Episode 136 | The Roadmap To Success with Michelle Prince
Dec 11, 2024
Episode 135 | Innovating Perio Through Endoscopy - Katie Benavides
Dec 03, 2024
Episode 134 | Morning Rituals For Dental Pros: Stretch, Breathe, Care with Katrina Klein
Nov 26, 2024
Episode 133 | Trial and Error: Turning Setback Into Success In Dental Innovation with Marvelyn Navarro
Nov 20, 2024
Episode 132 | Oral Pathology To The Podium: Journey In Dentistry with Dr. John Arthur Svirsky
Nov 12, 2024
Episode 131 | Shifting Patient Care: From Profit To Purpose with Susan Maples
Nov 05, 2024
Episode 130 | Bridging Science and Smiles: Dental Research with Brooke Benton
Oct 29, 2024
Episode 129 | From The Dental Chair To Editorial Flair with Bethany Montoya
Oct 22, 2024
Episode 128 | Improving Emergency Preparedness In Dentistry with Richard Marn
Oct 15, 2024
Episode 127 | DSO Journey: Kendra Flowers' Smile Success
Oct 08, 2024
Episode 126 | Dentals Insights: The Uplifting Power of Dental Coaching w/ Erika Flateau
Oct 01, 2024
Episode 125 | Building Trust With Consistent Care.- Kathy S. Forbes
Sep 25, 2024
Episode 124 | The Mindshift Journey with Dr. Uche Odiatu
Sep 17, 2024
Episode 123 | Small Steps, Big Changes: The 1% Rule For Personal Growth with Kari Carter-Cherelus
Sep 10, 2024
Episode 122 | Navigating Career Changes with Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey
Sep 03, 2024
Episode 121: Things We Don't Talk About In Dental Hygiene - Dental Insights with Erika Flateau
Aug 27, 2024
Episode 120 | Managing Tense Situations with Katherine Winter-Sellery
Aug 13, 2024
Episode 119: From Hygienist To Ergonomics Expert with Katrina Klein
Aug 06, 2024
Episode 118 | Sleep Apnea: Empowering Dentists To Identify The Risks
Jul 24, 2024
Episode 117 | Starting Out As A New Dental Hygienist with Faith Ballard
Jul 16, 2024
Episode 116 | Maintaining Motivation Within Your Dental Team
Jul 09, 2024
Episode 115 | The Patient Is The Star with Dr. Barry Bartusiak
Jul 02, 2024
Episode 114 | The Power Of Taking Action: How Just 15 Minutes Can Change Your Day
Jun 25, 2024
Episode 113 | How To Hire Slow and Fire Fast with Dr Barry Bartusiak
Jun 18, 2024
Episode 112 | Thank Your Dental Team: A Special Episode with Dr. Barry Bartusiak
Jun 11, 2024
Episode 111 | The Inspiration Behind Choosing Dental Hygiene As A Career with Amber Auger
Jun 04, 2024
Episode 110 | The Significance Of Gut Health And Its Impact On Well-Being with Dr. Uche Odiatu
May 28, 2024
Episode 109 | The Impact Of A Beautiful Smile On Self-Esteem And Confidence with Dr. Thomas Dudney
May 21, 2024
Episode 108 | Debunking Myths About Fluoride And Its Effects On Oral Health with Dr. Mark Latta
May 14, 2024
Episode 107 | The Continuous Learning Curve In The Field of Dentistry with Dr. Tanya Maestas
May 07, 2024
Episode 106 | Taking Risks and Making Life-Changing Decisions with Dr. Matthew Norton
Apr 30, 2024
Episode 105 | The Importance Of Mentors with Dr. Tanya Maestas
Apr 23, 2024
Episode 104 | The Dental Handoff To Dr. Bryan Laskin
Apr 16, 2024
Episode 103 | The Dental Handoff To Dr. David Hornbook (LIVE From Chicago!)
Apr 09, 2024
Episode 102 | The Dental Handoff To Christine Diehl aka "The DSO Hygienist!"
Apr 02, 2024
Episode 101: Dental Insights w. Dr. Kelly & Erika Flateau Pt. 4: The Hygienist Surprise!
Mar 26, 2024
Episode 100 | The Dental Handoff To Jennifer Turner!
Mar 19, 2024
Episode 99 | Dr. John Flucke LIVE From Chicago!
Mar 12, 2024
Episode 98 | Dental Insight with Kelly & Erika Pt. 3 - Time Management!
Mar 05, 2024
Episode 97 | The Dental Handoff To Dr. Adamo Notarantonio
Feb 27, 2024
Episode 96 | Dental Insights with Dr. Kelly & Erika Plateau: How To Handle Difficult Patients
Feb 20, 2024
Episode 95 | Dental Insights w/ Dr. Kelly & Erika Flateau Pt.1: The Pitfalls of Assumptions
Feb 13, 2024
Episode 94 | The Dental Handoff To Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas
Feb 06, 2024
Episode 93 | Becoming a Seven Figure Dentist with Kirk Teachout
Jan 30, 2024
Episode 92 | The Return of Emil & Dariel Liakhovetski!
Jan 02, 2024
Episode 91 | The Dental Handoff To India Chance!
Dec 19, 2023
Episode 90 | Dr. Kelly LIVE with Dentists In The Know at SmileCon ADA!
Dec 12, 2023
Episode 89 | The Dental Handoff To Dino Vlahavas
Dec 05, 2023
Episode 88 | The Dental Handoff to Dr.Travis Campbell
Nov 21, 2023
Episode 87 | The Dental Handoff To Janice Correa
Nov 14, 2023
Episode 86 | The Dental Handoff LIVE From SmileCon with Emil & Dariel Liakhovetski
Oct 31, 2023
Episode 85 | The Dental Handoff To Sampada Deshpande
Oct 24, 2023
Episode 84 | The Dental Handoff To Dr. Marilyn Sandor LIVE From SmileCon
Oct 10, 2023
Episode 83 | The Dental Handoff To Dr. Ashley Clark
Oct 04, 2023
Episode 82 | The Dental Handoff to Anthony Palatta, DDS!
Sep 27, 2023
Episode 81 | The Dental Handoff to Dr. Ryan Walsh
Sep 06, 2023
Episode 80 | The Dental Handoff to Dr. Mark Hyman
Aug 29, 2023
Episode 79 | The Dental Handoff To Brittany Glauz
Aug 22, 2023
Episode 78 | The Dental Handoff to Kerry Lepicek - Part Two!
Aug 15, 2023
Episode 77 | The Dental Handoff to Misty Mesimer
Aug 08, 2023
Episode 76 | The Dental Handoff to Kathleen Bokrossy
Aug 01, 2023
Episode 75 | Dr. Emily Boge LIVE from the ADHA Conference
Jul 25, 2023
Episode 74 | LIVE From the ADHA Conference with Dr. Megan Reutter
Jul 18, 2023
Episode 73 | The Dental Handoff with Kerry Lepicek
Jul 11, 2023
Episode 72 | The Dental Handoff with Machell Hudson
Jul 04, 2023
Episode 71 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Mark Latta
Jun 27, 2023
Episode 70 | The Dental Handoff with Anne O. Rice
Jun 20, 2023
Episode 69 | The Dental Handoff with Dr.Kristen Sciolino
Jun 13, 2023
Episode 68 | Know Your Flow Pt. 3 - Prophylaxis
Jun 06, 2023
Episode 67 | Escape from PPO Hell with Dr. Tom Orent
May 30, 2023
Episode 66 | Know Your Flow Pt. 2: Infection Control
May 23, 2023
Episode 65 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. John Cutter
May 16, 2023
Episode 64 | Know Your Flow Pt.1: Implant Maintenance
May 09, 2023
Episode 63 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Nanette Tertel
May 02, 2023
Episode 62 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Brett Sealove Pt. 2: Referrals and Why They Matter
Apr 25, 2023
Episode 61 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Brett Sealove Pt. 1: The Cardiology Connection
Apr 18, 2023
Episode 60 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Tim Donley
Apr 11, 2023
Episode 59 | The Dental Handoff with Vanessa Emerson!
Apr 04, 2023
Episode 58 | The Dental Handoff with Angela Grover
Mar 28, 2023
Episode 57 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Sam Shamardi
Mar 21, 2023
Episode 56 | Join the Smile Revolution with Victoria Wilson
Mar 14, 2023
Episode 55 |. The Triumph of the Dental Assistants with Kevin Henry
Mar 07, 2023
Episode 54 | Infection Prevention Perfection with Michelle Strange
Feb 28, 2023
Episode 53 | Creating a Thriving Harmonious Practice with Pamela Maragliano-Muniz DDS
Feb 21, 2023
Episode 52 | How to Transition a Dental Practice with Dr. Suzanne Ebert
Feb 14, 2023
Episode 51 | The Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Dentistry with Mike Buckner
Feb 07, 2023
Episode 50 | The Dental Handoff with Melissa Turner aka Tooth Girl!
Jan 31, 2023
Episode 49 | Feeling the Vibration with Jamie Dooley
Jan 23, 2023
Episode 48 | The Dental Handoff with Kirk Behrendt
Jan 17, 2023
Episode 47 | The Dental Handoff with Ashley Kear
Jan 10, 2023
Episode 46 | The Dental Handoff with Dr. Eser Tüfekçi!
Jan 03, 2023
Episode 45 | The Dental Handoff with the ”Teeth Talk Girl” Whitney DiFoggio!
Dec 27, 2022
Episode 44| Saving Lives with ”The Cotten Method!”
Dec 20, 2022
Episode 43 | Finding.Your Neutral Position with Stephanie Botts
Dec 13, 2022
Episode 42 | LIVE from SmileCon with Dr. Paul Feuerstein
Dec 08, 2022
Episode 41 | Dental Handoff LIVE from Smilecon with Patrina Allen
Nov 29, 2022
Episode 39 | The Dental Handoff LIVE from SmileCon with Janeice Ervin
Nov 22, 2022
Episode 40 | LIVE from SmileCon with Lani McBeth!
Nov 22, 2022
Episode 38 | LIVE from SmileCon with Dr. Robert L. Skinner
Nov 08, 2022
Episode 37 | LIVE from SmileCon with Dr. Gordon Christensen
Nov 01, 2022
Episode 36 | Dr. Kelly LIVE from SmileCon!
Oct 25, 2022
Episode 35 | LIVE from SmileCon with Dr. Amy Letran
Oct 18, 2022
Episode 34 | The Dental Handoff with Erika Spring, RDH!
Oct 11, 2022
Episode 33 | Embracing Conflict in Dental Teams
Oct 03, 2022
Episode 32 | The Dental Handoff with Erika Flateau, RDH
Sep 27, 2022
Episode 31 | The Dental Handoff with Chrissy Harlow, RDH!
Sep 20, 2022
Episode 30 |Dental Handoff with Diamond Dental Coaches
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 29 | How to Lead and Be the Change with Jonathan Bonnano
Sep 06, 2022
Episode 28 | Entrepreneurship and Wine with Katrina Sanders
Aug 23, 2022
Episode 27 : Danette Ocegueda | Overcoming and Leveraging Your Fears
Aug 16, 2022
Episode 26 : Heather Miller | Taking Baby Steps with Dental Hygiene Tech
Aug 09, 2022
Episode 25: Amanda Hill, RDH | Just Say YES!
Aug 02, 2022
Episode 24: Kelli Jaecks, RDH | Why Showing Up Is (Almost) Everything
Jul 26, 2022
Episode 23: Angela Richwine, RDH | Everything is Connected
Jul 19, 2022
Episode 22: Amol Nirgudkar | How AI Helps Treat Patients Right
Jul 12, 2022
Episode 21: Sonya Dunbar | Always Trust Your Vibe
Jul 05, 2022
Episode 20: Darius Somekhian | Falling Forward Into Entrepreneurial Success
Jun 28, 2022
Episode 19: Trevor Mower | Saving Lives with Dental Ray
Jun 21, 2022
Episode 18: Dr. Christopher Phelps | Persuading Patients
Jun 14, 2022
Episode 17: Dr. Len Tau | It’s All About the Reviews!
Jun 07, 2022
Episode 16: Dr. Chad Duplantis | Treating Your Dental Team Like a Family
May 31, 2022
Episode 15: Astrida Curis | Taking the Leap of Faith in Yourself
May 24, 2022
Episode 14: Loren King | How to Take Up Your Space in Dental Hygiene
May 17, 2022
Episode 13: Dr. Lou Graham | A Practical Approach to Dental Success
May 10, 2022
Episode 12: Trevor Hier | Taking Dental Technology Full Circle
May 03, 2022
Episode 11: Dr. Jennifer Bell | Achieving the Ultimate Goals of Your Dental Practice
Apr 19, 2022
Episode 10: Dr. Kelly’s 5 Tips to Transform Your Morning
Apr 12, 2022
Episode 9: Dr. Mark Hyman | Creating Your Dental Dream Team
Apr 05, 2022
Episode 8: Samantha VanHoose | How to Move Mountains in the Dental Office
Mar 29, 2022
Episode 7: Allison Lacoursiere | Transforming Your Practice with Clear Aligners
Mar 22, 2022
Episode 6: Dr. David Rice | It’s More Than a Feeling When it Comes to Dentistry
Mar 15, 2022
Episode 5: Jessica Conroy | Overcoming Dyslexia to Become a Dental Hygenist
Mar 06, 2022
Episode 4: The Dental Handoff with Lauren Schultz, RDH
Feb 21, 2022
Episode 3: The Dental Handoff with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Feb 17, 2022
Episode 2: The Dental Handoff with Tina Clarke, RDH
Feb 09, 2022
Episode 1: Career Advice from Cindy Sensabaugh, RDH
Feb 06, 2022
Pilot Episode:The Dental Handoff with Dr. Kelly Tanner
Feb 01, 2022