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Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF—known throughout the profession as the “Dental WINEgenist™”—is a clinical dental hygienist, international speaker, author, educator, sommelier, and entrepreneur dedicated to elevating the dental profession through education, innovation, and empowerment.

She serves as Clinical Liaison for Hygiene Excellence and Innovation at AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice, where she works alongside Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology. She is also the founder and CEO of Sanders Board Preparatory and has been published in numerous industry publications, including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH.

Through her clinical work, writing, and education, Katrina is passionate about empowering dental professionals to better understand the evolving role of dentistry and patient care. She has been recognized with honors including the University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumni Award and the 2024 Sunstar Award of Distinction.

In this episode, we discuss the perio-systemic link, dental hygiene workforce issues, and the changing responsibilities within dental hygiene and assisting roles. Katrina shares insights from her clinical and educational experience to help dental professionals better understand the challenges and opportunities shaping modern dentistry.

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Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com/

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We’re so excited to welcome Richard May back to the show to update us on the latest news from Mango Voice, one of our favorite communication platforms for dental practices. Tune in to get the inside scoop before anyone else👀

Mango Voice is a cloud-based phone system for dental practices of all sizes. We love the flexible and user-friendly platform that makes communication easier and boosts customer engagement.

✨Work with Mango Voice: https://mangovoice.com/

Richard brings his dedication to health and wellness in his role as Vice President of Business Development at Mango Voice. Working in this role perfectly aligns with his values of teamwork, community engagement, and continuous improvement.

✨Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-may-25ab2111b/

Laura Nelson is the Vice President of AI, Training, and Development at Mango Voice, a sought-after speaker and dental industry expert. She’s the founder of Front Office Rocks, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks, and author of four books, including her latest, Brush Up on AI, a hands-on guide to using artificial intelligence in real dental practice settings. Laura’s work helps teams grow, communicate better, and confidently lead with technology and heart.

✨Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-nelson-rocks/

Thank you to Mango Voice for making this episode possible!

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