Meet Carrie Wucinich, RDH. Carrie is a dental hygienist, mom of two, and passionate about children. Carrie has been in the dental industry for almost twenty years but it wasn’t until she had her own children that figured out how to tap into her purpose.

As a whole new class of dental professionals is about to graduate and launch into their new roles what are the keys to having a successful and fulfilling career?

Job searching can be a scary thing. It feels vulnerable, you don’t feel in control, and there are so many unknowns. I recently helped my office hire a new team member, and I learned a few tips based on my experience. Some of these might feel like common sense, but I assure you each tip comes from something that actually happened!

As dentistry evolves, forward-thinking clinicians aren’t just looking at the teeth and gums but moving beyond into the airway. Science is showing us proper breathing affects a multitude of systems in our body. Proper nasal breathing can lower stress, help with sleep quality, ward off infection, and more.

Have you ever had a patient disclose a new cancer diagnosis while sitting in your chair or learned of a family member’s struggle and wondered what to say? Aside from offering concern, as an oral health professional do you know the best way to support people going through cancer treatment and beyond?