The Dental Handoff

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly hands off to Janice Correa! Originally from Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, Janice Correa transferred to the VA Dental, resided for three years and re-married in Green Bay WI. They moved 3 yrs ago to Central Florida, closer to family. She is a Certified Dental Assistant for over 40 yrs., a Supervisory DA, an office Mgr and DA Educator. She is currently a Marketing M...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is live at SmileCon ADA with a unique dental handoff to Emil and Daniel Liakhovetski! Beyond achieving musical stardom, Emil and Dariel have their bows (and handpieces) locked on a bright career in dentistry. From a young age, brothers Emil and Dariel have been making a name for themselves around the world as bold, creative young artists, forever changing h...

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Sampada Deshpande! Sampada Deshpande DDS FACD is a dentist in the Bay Area, CA, whose practice is focused on patients with special health care needs and seniors. Author of the book, Persevering, Sampada earned a DDS from the University of Washington and completed a GPR at Alameda Health Systems. She is a recipient of the ADA 10 u...

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff LIVE from SmileCon to Dr. Marilyn Sandor! Founder and CEO of the GoodCheckup Corporation, Dr. Marilyn Sandor, is a highly regarded pediatric dentist with over two decades of experience as a private practice owner, clinician, and product innovator. Since founding her pediatric dental practice, Naples Pediatric Dentistry in 2001, Dr....

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Dr. Ashley Clark! Dr. Ashley Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana after a nearly decade-long career in academia. She is on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes and on the Advisory Board and the Oral Patholog...

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly hands off to Anthony Palatta, DDS!  Anthony Palatta is a healthcare education consultant and coach who aims to strengthen compassion in healthcare by guiding educators and learners towards the cultivation and implementation of a person-centered approach to delivering care. He specializes in helping leaders in health professions education identify key drivers in th...

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner hands off to Dr. Ryan M. Walsh! For over a decade Dr. Ryan M. Walsh has been educating dentists and endodontists to provide the highest level of evidence-based patient-centered endodontic care.  Dr. Walsh is a board-certified endodontist and maintains a full-time private practice (limited to endodontics) in Keller, Texas.  As a board-certified endodontist,...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in Dr. Mark Hyman! Dr. Mark E. Hyman is a renowned dentist from Greensboro, NC, and a public speaker whose work is characterized by his warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for dentistry. As an accomplished seminar speaker, he has lectured throughout North America and Europe at every major dental meeting. Dr. Hyman has earned nati...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in Brittany Glauz! Britt Glauz, RDH, BSDH believes she can have the greatest impact on improving patient care by teaching other hygienists. She has written articles sharing clinical tips and new graduate advice. As a full-time clinical hygienist, Britt strives to practice the same high-quality care that she speaks about, providing patients w...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner is joined once again by Kerry Lepicek, RDH for Part Two! Be sure to check out Part 1 on episode 73 if you missed it! Kerry is a registered dental hygienist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and currently works part-time in general practice. As an international speaker, she has delivered lectur...

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Misty Mesimer! Mrs. Mesimer’s educational journey began with an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia in 1997. She later earned a Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Human Services Counseling and a Master of Science in Community Health from Old Dominion University...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly is joined by fellow dental hygienist, Kathleen Bokrossy! Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH has been bringing engaging energy to the dental profession for over 30 years. Kathleen is the founder and president of rdhu Inc., a KOL for Curion, LM Dental, Crest & Oral B and Ivoclar Vivadent and is on the Advisory Committee for the Oral Hygiene publication with the Oral...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner is coming to you LIVE from the ADHA conference with fellow dental hygienist Dr. Emily Boge! Wife, mother, farmer, college administrator, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businesswoman, researcher, writer, speaker–yet always a dental hygienist—Dr. Emily has worn many hats over the course of her 23 years in the dental industry. Dr. Emily tak...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner is LIVE from the ADHA Conference with Dr. Megan Reutter! Dr. Megan Reutter, RDH, DHSc is a dental hygienist and has worked in a variety of settings, including clinical practice, education, and public health. She received her undergraduate degree at Eastern Illinois University in Community Health, her master’s degree from University of Bridgeport in D...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner is joined by Kerry Lepicek, RDH!  Kerry is a registered dental hygienist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and currently works part-time in general practice. As an international speaker, she has delivered lectures throughout Canada, the United States, and Bermuda. Kerry is knowledgeable on the...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner is joined by Machell Hudson, RDH, FAAOSH.  Machell is he founder and CEO of Integrative Dental Coaching. She is a proud and passionate fellow and member of the prestigious board for The American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health. Carifree Cooperative member which is led by Machell’s mentor, Dr. Kim Kutsch. Her newest accolade is being invited to s...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in Dr. Mark Latta! Mark A. Latta, DMD, M.S., is Dean Emeritus and Professor of General Dentistry at the Creighton University School of Dentistry. He served as dean of the School from 2011 to 2021. He continues to contribute as an individual teacher/scholar with his own research and teaching and by collaborating internationally in research an...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in fellow hygienist Anne O. Rice! Anne has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 30 years. She created Oral Systemic Seminars in 2017 which she now devotes her time, focus and study primarily to dementia prevention. Anne received her preceptor for the Bale/Doneen method and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. In 2020 Anne became certif...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner welcomes in Dr. Kristen Sciolino. Kristen Sciolino, DMD graduated from UNE College of Dental Medicine in 2020. After graduation She moved her family from central Maine to Lincoln where she was an associate until buying out the practice in 2021. She now owns and operates Lincoln Smiles Dentistry, LLC in Lincoln, Maine. She has a husband of 17 years an...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly shares the third and final portion of the segments she did with the Dental Talk podcast with Dr. Phil Klein. In this section, Kelly shares her expertise on prophylaxis. Follow Dental Talk at Viva Learning: https://vivalearning.com/dental-podcasts Where to Find Dr. Kelly: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance team...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly welcomes in bestselling author, and speaker, Dr. Tom Orent! Dr. Orent is the founder of the Freedom Summit Dental Practice Transofrmation Coachin Program, a revolutionary method to help dentists “escape from PPO hell” and grow successful practices. Dr. Orent was accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He then served for 6 years as an AACD...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly shares the second of three special segments she did with the Dental Talk podcast with Dr. Phil Klein. In this section, Kelly shares her expertise in the crucial area of infection control.  Follow Dental Talk at Viva Learning: https://vivalearning.com/dental-podcasts Where to Find Dr. Kelly: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create h...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly welcomes in veteran dentist and businessman, Dr. John Cutter! Dr. Cutter shares his valuable insights and perspectives from decades of experience in the dental industry, dealing with government, and his best leadership advice.  Dr. Cutter has over 47 years of contributions and achievements in clinical care; dental education; research; marketing; online plat...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly shares the first of three special segments she did with the Dental Talk podcast with Dr. Phil Klein. In this section, Kelly shares her expertise in the field of implant maintenance.  Follow Dental Talk at Viva Learning: https://vivalearning.com/dental-podcasts Where to Find Dr. Kelly: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-pe...

In this week's Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly welcomes in Dr. Nanette Tertel! Dr. Nanette Tertel is a general dentist in Toledo, Ohio. As a private practice dentist, Nanette has also been involved in dental education at many levels. After graduating in 1988, Nan remained at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry as a clinical instructor in the Department of Prosthodontics for five years, while...