In this powerful episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner and Tia Meyer break down one of the most overlooked yet transformative systems in dentistry: the handoff.

From the moment your patient walks in the door to the final scheduling step, every touchpoint is an opportunity to build trust, create value, and strengthen case acceptance.

Tia S. Meyer, RDH, is a clinical hygienist and the Clinical Director for a 11- location dental group, where she leads training, operational excellence, and team development across South Dakota and Nebraska.

She is an active advocate for the dental hygiene profession at both the state and national levels and is known for her leadership in building empowered teams, elevating patient care standards, and integrating innovative clinical workflows.

Tia is also a speaker, mentor, creator behind the One Day at a Time leadership brand, focused on inspiring growth in dentistry and beyond.

If you've ever wondered why patients say “Do I really need this?” after the doctor leaves — this episode is your breakthrough.

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

In this unforgettable episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Dr. Jacob Dent — a dentist, father, educator, and fierce advocate for inclusive dentistry.

From a high-school comment about “steady hands”…

to losing TWO dental offices to natural disasters…

to raising a son diagnosed with autism at age two…

Dr. Dent’s story reshaped not only his life, but the future of special needs dentistry.

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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

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In this episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS—speaker, educator, implant maintenance expert, and former long-time clinical rep—for a deep dive into the evolution of a dental hygiene career that began at age six and led to national speaking, implant education, ergonomics advocacy, and business leadership.

Lynn shares her inspiring journey from early fascination with dental health, to hospital-based hygiene, to ergonomics education with Orascoptic, and later diving into the complex world of implants with Nobel Biocare. She talks about navigating steep learning curves, mentorship, transitioning into corporate dentistry, and why implant maintenance and chemistry compatibility have become her mission today.

Lynn Pencek brings a unique balance of industry knowledge and clinical experience. As a member of the Nobel Biocare team, she helped dental implant teams bring in new technology and develop efficient workflows. Being a Dental Hygienist, Lynn wanted to unravel the common questions and misunderstandings dental hygienists have about implant care and maintenance. Lynn is the founder of Practice at Your Best, she can be reached at Lynn@PracticeatYourBest.com.

Whether you’re a practicing hygienist, dental professional, educator, or someone exploring career growth in dentistry, this episode is packed with clinical pearls, career wisdom, and real talk about how to pivot, evolve, and stay passionate in this profession.

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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