Just DeW It

This episode was recorded during the 2022 Hinman conference. In this episode of the Just DeW It podcast, Anne Duffy is joined by her long-time friend Debora Carrier, RDH. Debora is the CEO of Twice as Nice Uniforms, a uniform company for dental professionals, designed by a dental professional. Debora talks about how she came up with the concept for Twice as Nice Uniforms, when she decided that she...

*This episode was recorded during the 2022 Hinman conference.* In this episode of the Just DeW It podcast, Anne Duffy is joined by Dr. Kate Robinson. Dr. Robinson is a practicing dentist and the General Chair for the 2022 Hinman conference. Dr. Robinson explains her journey in dentistry, starting as a hygienist and eventually growing into a dentist. She describes the collaboration that is required...

In this episode of the Just DeW It podcast, Anne Duffy is joined by Deneen Dismore, CEO and founder of Dismore Consulting. The two discuss how Deneen got into her current career as a New Patient Acquisition Specialist, and her passion for improving company culture. She also talks about the importance of investing in good marketing, and prioritizing branding and marketing alongside continuing to gi...

In this uplifting episode of the Just DeW It Podcast, Anne Duffy is joined by Sonya Dunbar & Melissa Turner. Sonya and Melissa are cofounders of the National Mobile Dentistry Conference and the American Mobile Dentistry Alliance. The three discuss finding a calling in life, as well as the idea that everyone has many callings throughout their lifetime. They talk about struggles that women face...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Dr. Karen Tindall and Dr. Laura Schwindt. Drs. Tindall and Schwindt are the founders of The Mint Door, a membership club for women doctors focused on total wellbeing. The two explain how they met through DeW, and their own personal histories that led them to seek their own total wellbeing. The three discuss the importance of female empowerment, and creating...

This episode was recorded during the 2022 Hinman conference. In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Samantha Strain & Deep Shah, DMD. Samantha is a sales representative for Patterson Dental, and Deep Shah is a pediatric dentist. The three discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in the dental field. Dr. Shah describes his philosophy of the “ABC’s - Always Be Caring,” and...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined again by Mary Fisher-Day. Mary Fisher-Day is an educator, transition adviser, legacy coach, the author of “The Dental Business: A Blueprint for Success”, and the owner and CEO of “The Dental Business.” Mary Fisher-Day shows admirable vulnerability, talking about the breast implant surgery that caused her years of unexplainable health issues. She explains how t...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Mary Fisher-Day & Dilaine Gloege. Mary Fisher-Day is the owner and CEO of “The Dental Business,” a company whose mission is to help dentists who are purchasing a new practice to be happy about what they’re purchasing, and to help dentists who are selling their practice to protect themselves. Dilaine Gloege is the CEO and founder of Tidewater Consulting...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Minal Sampat, BA, RDH. Minal is a speaker, marketing strategist & coach, and bestselling author of the book “Why Your Marketing is Killing Your Business: And What To Do About It.” Minal tells the story of how she went from graduating dental school in 2008, to eventually becoming marketing director of a pediatric dental practice, and later launching her...

This episode was recorded during the 2022 Hinman conference. In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Andrew Johnston RDH, BSBM. Andrew Johnston is a co-host of the “A Tale of Two Hygienists” podcast, and the first ever DeW-de (dude) on the Just DeW It Podcast. Andrew delves into his history as a Dental Hygienist, and the experience of going to hygienist school at the same time as his brother. He...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Meg Dietzel, Ohio’s Regional President for Patterson Dental. The Patterson Dental company is a long-time friend of DeW, whose primary focus is to distribute the best dental equipment, software, technology solutions, and services. Meg Dietzel goes into her career in the US Air Force, and what led her to begin working at Patterson Dental. She discusses the fe...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Jessica Martin. Jessica is a licensed school psychologist, and dental consultant. She owns Martin Management, and co-owns Martin Dental. Anne and Jessica discuss the process of making the dental experience as comfortable as possible for patients. Some of these practices include giving the patient space to discuss what they may be nervous about, and even bri...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Joanna Scott, who is the business development director of Studio Eighty Eight. Studio Eighty Eight is a marketing agency, which Joanna and her husband Joshua started as a way to help dentists share their stories through their marketing. Joanna and Anne discuss Joanna’s history of work, and the difficult experience that allowed her to learn to cast off shame...

This episode was recorded live in March, 2020. In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Tonya Lanthier, RDH. Tonya is the CEO of DentalPost, an online job board where dental professionals can find a job that perfectly suits them. Tonya and Anne discuss finding strength and resilience in the face of 2020’s global event, and how they’re each moving forward in a way that works best for them. The two...

This episode was recorded live in March of 2020. In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Kandice Swarthout, MS, RDH, LPC. Kandice is a dental hygienist, a licensed professional counselor, and a hygiene educator. She spends this episode explaining the power of mindfulness, and going into the history and science behind mindfulness exercises. Kandice discusses the importance of sitting with one's fe...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by long time friend Deb Carrier, RDH. She is the founder of Twice as Nice Uniforms, a company that focuses on making uniforms for dentists and dental hygienists that are comfortable, professional, and safe. Deb Carrier has 40 years experience in clinical dental hygiene, and specializes in treatment of adults with mild to severe disabilities. You may recognize...

Anne Duffy is joined by Amber Lovatos, BSDH, RDH, the Latina RDH. Amber Lovatos is a public health Dental Hygienist, the director of a dental non-profit clinic in Tomball, TX. She is also on the advisory board for RDH Magazine, and co-authored “Smiles Por Vida,” an educational children’s book about oral care that is available in both English and Spanish. In this incredibly vulnerable episode, Ambe...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Lynne Leggett, founder & CEO of Victory Dental Management, author of “You Can’t Coach Quit,” lifetime member and founder of the American Academy of Dental Office Managers, and a coach both in business and in basketball. Lynne discusses how she began coaching basketball, and how her background in sports coaching translates to her career in dental coachin...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Mary Robb. Mary is a social media professional, and the CEO of Social Practice. The two discuss Mary Robb’s journey to entrepreneurship, and how she forged a path for herself by listening to the market and using her already established strengths to fulfill a need that she saw. She reflects on how she narrowed down what she was good at as well as what she wa...

In this episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Vanessa Emerson, business strategist, Founder of Dental Speaker Institute and Dental Speakers Bureau, and author of “So You Think You Want to Speak in Dentistry.” Anne and Vanessa break down valuable information about why you should start speaking today, as well as how to start. Other topics include discussing the pain points that come with speaking, using...

In this inspiring episode, Anne Duffy is joined by Nicole Giesey, MBA, MSPTE, BSDH, RDH. Nicole explains her love for dental hygiene, and when she realized that dental hygiene wasn’t her path anymore, how she decided to move on to find the sales job of her dreams. Other points include discussing the value of mentorship, and how important it is to surround yourself with people who will lift you up....

In this episode, Anne is joined by Barb Stackhouse, author of the best selling book, “Profit First for Dentists.” Barb is an educator, leader, consultant, creator of the premiere program “Profit First for Dentists,” and founder of “More to Life” coaching. Her specialty is helping dentists get control of the financial side of their practice so they can ultimately find the freedom they desire, and e...

In this episode, Anne Duffy and Anita Sirianni discuss the Business Acceleration Workshop for the 2021 DeW Retreat. 1. Feeling stressed trying to figure out how to find more customers and increase sales? 2. You have a business idea but unsure of how to get started. 3. Do you toss and turn at night, wondering how to grow your business? BREATHE! We’ve got you. Arrive early for The DeW Annual Retreat...

In this episode, Anne interviews Renata Jabuka, discussing the power of the basics. If we stop focusing on all the details and focusing on mastering the fundamentals, how much further can we get in both dentistry and in life? The Women's Launch Table Website: https://www.thewomenslaunchtable.com/ Email: rjabuka@gmail.com

In this episode, Anne is joined by Katrina Sanders, who has created an incredible sparkle in the dental industry through utilizing her talents, passion, and skills in a unique way. Katrina shares her story and how she learned that tomorrow is not promised to you. By being brave and pursuing your passions, you can accomplish anything and change the world. Katrina Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF Website...