In this episode, Lisa Maisonet shares why oral health awareness matters more than ever, how preventive-care standards are being lowered, and what every dental professional should know about protecting patients and supporting the hygiene profession in 2026.

Highlights from the episode:

– Why Oral Health Awareness Matters in 2026
– The Real Role of Dental Hygienists (Beyond “Just a Cleaning”)
– How Lowered Education Standards Put Patients at Risk
– Why Hygienists and Dentists Must Work Together
– The Legislative Threat Changing Hygiene Nationwide
– How to Protect Patients and Support the Hygiene Profession

Whether you run a growing practice or work chairside every day, this conversation is a reminder of how essential hygienists are to whole-body health, early detection, and long-term patient outcomes.

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Struggling to attract consistent sleep apnea patients? In this episode, Lane Rizzardini from Sleep Apnea Leads breaks down the exact referral frameworks, communication strategies, and outreach systems that help dental sleep practices grow without relying solely on advertising.
From identifying the right physicians to target to positioning your practice as a trusted partner, this is a must-watch episode for any dentist looking to grow their dental sleep practice next year.

Highlights from the Episode:
– Why Dental Sleep Marketing Is Changing in 2026
– The Three Patient Sources Every Sleep Dentist Must Know
– Why Most Sleep Dentists Struggle to Get Physician Referrals
– A Proven Referral System for Consistent Sleep Apnea Patients
– Which Medical Offices to Target First for Faster Wins

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Feeling overwhelmed with admin work, constant staffing gaps, or insurance tasks that never seem to end? In this episode, Bob Lachance of REVA Global Medical breaks down how Medical Virtual Professionals are helping dental practices reduce burnout, improve efficiency, and finally get ahead of daily operations.

Highlights from the episode:

– How Virtual Staffing Entered the Dental Industry
– The Biggest Bottlenecks in Dental Workflows
– What MVPs Handle for Dental Practices
– The Real Cost of Admin Work & Missed Calls
– Why More Dentists Are Going Virtual
– Compliance, Training & Quality Myths (Debunked)

Tune in to discover how Dental Virtual Assistants lighten your team’s load and keep operations moving.
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