Ep 37: Empowering Dental Hygienists To Branch Out On Their Own Straight Up With Steph podcast

Ep 37: Empowering Dental Hygienists to Branch Out on Their Own

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In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Sade Morel, another dental hygienist who made the leap from traditional practice models, outlines her path to building an independent dental hygiene practice in California.

Driven by the desire for autonomy and frustration with outdated business models limiting hygienists, Sade knew she wanted more from her career. After overhearing about a unique program that supports hygienists working outside of traditional dental offices, she knew exactly where she was headed and now supports others doing the same.

Sade is passionate about making changes to how we practice. Whether you want to offer mobile services or open your own brick-and-mortar business, no details are spared. Together, we unpack financial considerations, business logistics such as insurance and equipment procurement, and what it takes to build your clientele.

Despite the challenges that come with being a business owner, Sade shares an inspiring message: straying from traditional practice models is so rewardin,g and if she can do it, so can you!

About Sade Morel:

Sade Morel is a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice in Southern California. She has been working as a dental hygienist for 10 years, with 6 of those years having practiced independently. Between offering mobile services and opening her own brick-and-mortar dental hygiene-only practice, she has found the autonomy and job satisfaction all hygienists deserve.

Connect with Sade:

Instagram: @smilesbysade_rdhap

Email: [email protected]

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Chapters

1. Introduction of Sade Morel (00:00:00)

2. What the Registered Dental Hygienist and Alternative Practice (RDHAP) program is. (00:02:32)

3. How Sade got started with her independent practice. (00:06:15)

4. Getting money to start her business. (00:08:58)

5. How Sade found her building. (00:10:30)

6. Why Sade chose independent practice. (00:12:16)

7. A new way for hygiene. (00:20:18)

8. Collaborating with dentists. (00:26:08)

9. The growth of RDHAP. (00:28:36)

10. Pros and cons of independent practice. (00:30:54)

11. Growing her practice. (00:33:44)

12. How she finds patients. (00:35:55)

13. Advice for aspiring practice owners. (00:36:59)

14. How independent hygiene helps dentists. (00:39:33)

15. Where to reach out to Sade. (00:42:57)

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