The MOMgienists® Podcast got a chance to get to know 1/4 of Hygiene Edge. We just love Hygiene Edge! These women are so supportive of students and professional dental hygienists. We know firsthand and we can't thank them enough for the love they have shown us. They offer educational videos and products. If you want a refresher on the latest techniques or products, Hygiene Edge is the place to go! 

Get to know Melia Harris, RDH. She is so cool and down to earth. She is a passionate dental hygiene educator and MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Background how she became an RDH
• Being an educator
• Being a part of Hygiene Edge: Their Beginning and Their Why
• Being a Clinical Instructor
• Tips for MOMgienist®
• Favorite things about being an educator
• Having a preemie and baby in the NICU

Contact her here: [email protected]

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Featured book:
"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

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The MOMgienists had the privilege to interview Justine Hammerli. Jasmin first encountered Justine at a Millenial Summit in Philadelphia, PA. She was quickly taken by this amazing incredible woman that was speaking her language in creating deep lasting friendships among women. 

Justine dropped so many pearls of wisdom in this episode. She delves deep and you can easily see that she is a woman who believes in living her life based on her philosophy. She is a mom of multiple interests that created businesses that focus on truly making a lasting difference. Listen in for more insight!

Justine's Bio:

Justine Haemmerli is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and activist. Over the past ten years, she has worked as a career coach, educator, board president, community organizer, professional listener, and writer. Everything Justine does boils down to this: she is passionate about connecting and supporting those who strive to do good, and...

The MOMgienists get to speak with Jennifer Frame, RDH again. It was great having her back and learning about her role as a Young Dental Clinical Rep (YCR). 

Listen in to hear about her career and the specials Young Dental has. Be sure to check out their website to view the products we share.

Topics we discuss:

• About Jennifer
• Being a YCR and handling being a MOMgienist
• The importance of networking and being a member of your professional association
• What is Young Dental?
• The merger of Young Dental and American Eagle Instruments
• Being a Mom and handling her professional role
• Jennifer's favorite Young Dental Products
• Young Dental Specials for purchase: Vera Angle, Orbit Prophy Paste, and etc

Contact Jennifer here: [email protected] 

Find Young Dental here.

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Featured book:
The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richie Norton

Where to find MOMgienists:
Facebook: @MOMgienists
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This is a MOMgienists BONUS EPISODE!!!

The MOMgienists Christie and Jasmin take over the AAPD conference. Get to hear more about this event, our interview with the President and Co-Founder of New Realm Technology and The Brushies.

These products are MOMgienists® approved!!

Topics we discuss:

• Christie and Jasmin at the AAPD
• Representing Phocal
• Mamas getting enough sleep
• Being involved at the AAPD 
• Interview with Jim Snaza, President and Co-Founder of New Realm Technology, Tooth Stars, NEW APP!!!, Affordable and AWESOME
• Interview with Whitney and Qing, Rep for The Brushies and great product even for Dog Moms!

Find Tooth Star Here: Click HERE for the website
Jim Snaza, President and Co-Founder

Find The Brushies Here: On Amazon or Click HERE for the website
Whitney and Qing Reps for The Brushies

Podcast Sponsor:
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Crystal Spring, RDH is the 2017 ADHA Master Clinician Recipient. After hearing this episode you know why! She is a mom of two, compassionate RDH, and advocate for the underserved. 

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Becoming an RDH
• Public Healthcare and working on the Indian Reservation
• What is a LAP license?
• Being a recipient of an ADHA Wrigley grant
• Becoming a member of the ADHA
• Prioritizing time and work/life balance
• Life coming full circle
• Providing care to Seniors
• Coming from a disadvantaged background and having cultural
• sensitivity
• Being sensitive to the mentally disabled
• Future goals

Contact Crystal here: [email protected] 

Podcast Sponsor:

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Featured book:

"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

Where to find MOMgienists®:
Facebook: @MOMgienists
Instagram: @MOMgienists
Apple Podcast: @MOMgienistsPodcast
Google Play: @MOMgienistsPodcast
 

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The MOMgienists® had the privilege to support Phocal at the AAPD Conference in Washington, DC at the Gaylord Convention Center.

Hear about this amazing product and meet the Director of National Project Manager Nicole Phillips, RDH, BSDH. Nicole is an amazing hygienist that supports the professional journeys of all hygienists. Get to know why she represents Phocal and why she and the company are set out to support our profession.

Topics we discuss:

• Who is Nicole Phillips?
• Phocal Supports RDHs
• Phocal Ambassadors
• RDHS can do anything they put their mind to
• Supportive husbands
• Nicole speaks to a DDS about the product
• Tips and Strategies being a MOMgienist and a professional
• Having Support at home
• Lead YCR and being a professional
• More Common Questions about Phocal

Contact Nicole here: [email protected] 

Find Phocal here: Click Here or order through your Benco Rep.

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I sit here waiting for my state dental hygiene business lunch to start. I'm a bit anxious because I'm going to be nominated as President Elect. This is way outside my box and my typical comfort zone. But it is also something that I am excited about as well. My family has been behind me without question from the moment I was presented with the idea. Not once have they questioned my decision or displayed any concern for their own wants/needs that they may feel will conflict. They know we will work  it through together for the best interest for us all. Without them beside me showing me support and encouragement, this may have been a dream or goal that I did not pursue. I'm also extremely blessed to have support for this journey outside of my family in the form of employers and professional colleagues. They all believe in this as much as I do, and sometimes believe in me more than I do myself. I encourage you, if you have a goal and you have the support, run with it as far...

Meet Alex Uruburo the inventor of Tapkin®, amazing dental assistant, and dedicated Dad. Listen in as we get to know him and his incredible product!

The Tapkin® is MOMgienists® approved!

Topics we discuss:

• Background: Naval experience and becoming a Dental Assistant
• Being a Dad and balancing work and school
• Pivoting into entrepreneurship
• Creating a dental-related product
• Partnerships in Dental Businesses
• Maintaining a Business
• All about Tapkin: Jasmin shares her experience using Tapkin Bibs

Contact Alex here: [email protected] 

Find Tapkin® here.

Podcast Sponsor:
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Featured book:
"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

Where to find MOMgienists:
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Instagram: @MOMgienists
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Meet Mary Jensen, RDH, the 2017 Phillips Sonicare Heart to Hands Award Recipient! Andrew Johnston of A Tale of Two Hygienist joins in this interview. Andrew and Jasmin do a brief recap of Smiles at Sea and share the inspiring professional journey of Mary.  She shares insight on creating opportunities for yourself and what it's like professionally when the children are raised. Mary hasn't slowed down in her passion for providing care to the underserved. 

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Smile at Sea experience
• Background as an RDH
• Advancing your Dental Hygiene degree
• Working overseas
• International volunteering: Alliance for Smiles
• Hylife Oral Health Alliance Specialist: "Business within a Business"
• Preparing yourself for mission trips
• What is Hylife?

Contact Mary here: [email protected] 

Podcast Sponsor:
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Featured book:
"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

Where to find...

Where to begin with this episode?

There are so many key takeaways and powerful messages delivered by Lisa's story. You just have to listen! :) 

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Becoming an RDH
• Being a teenage mother
• Having a Support System
• Overcoming challenges of shame
• Pursuing your goals one step at a time
• Understanding your why
• Careers in Public Health and Academia
• Hobbies: Scuba Diving and Dancing 

Contact Lisa here: [email protected]

Podcast Sponsor:
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Featured book:
"Start With Why" by Simon Sineck

Where to find MOMgienists®:
Facebook: @MOMgienists
Instagram: @MOMgienists
Apple Podcast: @MOMgienistsPodcast
Google Play: @MOMgienistsPodcast
 

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