Episode 191 | Face Everything and Rise. Fear. Aging. Dentistry – Krystal Afzalzada, RDH
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Show Notes
In this episode, Dr. Kelly sits down with Krystal Afzalzada, a Canadian RDH, educator, and CE speaker who works at the intersection of:
🧠 Aging & dementia
🦷 Oral health & prevention
🤍 Fear, empathy & advocacy
They talk about:
- Why “if you can imagine the path, it might be yours”
- Turning fear into “Face Everything And Rise”
- How to slow down in a 30–45 min appointment and actually listen
- Supporting aging patients, caregivers, and long-term care teams
- The human side of dentistry we don’t talk about enough If you’ve ever felt rushed but knew a patient needed more than “see you in 6 months,” this one’s for you.
Krystal Afzalzada is a Registered Dental Hygienist, educator, and speaker with a passion for advancing oral healthcare through empathy, education, and interprofessional collaboration.
With experience teaching in post-secondary dental programs and developing continuing education focused on aging populations and cognitive health, Krystal brings a thoughtful, human-centered approach to leadership, communication, and care. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and advocacy, helping professionals better support patients, caregivers, and one another.
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Connect with Krystal:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-hurteau-rdh
https://www.instagram.com/krystal.afzalzada.rdh/
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.
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Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com
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