Kendra Flowers, RDH, MSDH is a seasoned clinical leader with over 20 years of experience in dental patient care, education and training, clinical operations, and compliance. She is currently the Director of Programs at Harmony Health Foundation. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Clinical Excellence at Smile America Partners, and prior to that,…
Growing a dental practice today takes more than great clinical care; it takes visibility. In this episode, you’ll learn how to attract and convert new patients using proven digital strategies. Hunter Herrick provides practical, step-by-step insights that you can apply immediately to grow your patient base, increase retention, and stay ahead of the competition. Whether…
Jennifer Rothenberg brings a unique blend of clinical insight and operational expertise to the dental industry. With over a decade of experience as a licensed dental hygienist, she now serves as Customer Success Lead at Dentira — a leading centralized procurement and operations platform supporting over 20,000 dental offices across multiple countries. Dentira offers not…
In this episode of The DSO Hygienist Podcast, I sit down with the vibrant and insightful Sarah Ruberg, a powerhouse in the DSO and vendor space who is shaking up the way we think about marketing, branding, and visibility in dental. We talk about: ✅ Why people buy people—not products or logos ✅ The untapped power…
🎙️ Dealmakers & Disruptors: Brian Colao on the Future of DSOs In this episode of The DSO Hygienist Podcast, host Christine Diehl welcomes Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group, for an unfiltered look into the inner workings of DSOs (Dental Support Organizations), legal strategy, and how the industry is evolving. With over…
From #63 to #3 in Local Search—Without Breaking the Bank When we first partnered with this dental practice, they ranked 63rd for the search terms that actually mattered. Barely 0.2% of relevant search traffic was landing on their site. That’s a digital ghost town. But instead of guessing, we used data. We analyzed local…
Dental implants are here to stay — but is your hygiene team equipped to care for them properly? In this episode of The DSO Hygienist, we break down evidence-based implant maintenance protocols, common pitfalls, and what every hygienist needs to know to ensure long-term success for patients and practices. Lynn Pencek brings a unique balance…
Words That Work: Boosting Periodontal Case Acceptance Through Powerful Patient Communication Danielle Avila, BSDH, RDH, and Laura Bettencourt, BSDH, RDH, bring over 30- years of clinical experience in the New England area to their roles as co-founders of L’Diamante Dental Coaching (LD Coaching). With a passion for fostering meaningful human connections, building strong relationships, and…
What if lifesaving CPR skills could be taught just as powerfully through a screen as in person? Meet Debora and Darla, the CPR Sisters—two dynamic educators blending decades of experience in dentistry and training with cutting-edge virtual instruction. They’ve reimagined CPR education for the digital age, making it accessible, engaging, and just as effective from…
Elijah Desmond, RDH Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Dental Pitch Brokerage Elijah Desmond is a powerhouse in the dental industry—a seasoned entrepreneur with seven successful company exits under his belt. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dental Pitch Brokerage, Elijah leads a sell-side firm dedicated to helping dental professionals maximize the value of their practices and secure…