The Dental Handoff

Episode 176 | Can Your Name Tag Change Lessons In Curiosity, Courage and Career Growth – Ilona Flett

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Show Notes


In this week’s episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the “dental handoff” to fellow dental hygienist, Ilona Flett!

Ilona Flett is an educator, speaker, and registered dental hygienist whose career spans general dentistry and orthodontics. As Manager of Clinical Development & Education at 123Dentist, she leads national initiatives that connect clinical excellence with practice growth, supporting teams across Canada.

Passionate about the research that drives modern dental hygiene—and curious about the role of artificial intelligence in dentistry and education—Ilona brings both vision and practicality to her work. She’s recognized for inspiring dental hygiene teams to elevate patient care while meeting practice goals, helping providers thrive clinically and professionally.

With her unique combination of frontline experience, academic training, and leadership in dental education, Ilona is shaping the conversation on how DSOs can foster meaningful growth in the future of dental hygiene.

Enjoy today’s conversation!

Connect with Iona Flett:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ilonaflett

Where to Find Dr. Kelly:

Let’s Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance.

https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min

Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com


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