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The Inspired Hygiene Podcast

Inspired Hygiene

Join Rachel Wall, RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene, as she shares insights gained from over 20 years of experience observing thousands of dental hygiene operations. With a keen eye for what creates transformational change, Rachel delivers practical strategies that positively impact patients, practice owners, and dental teams alike. Each season focuses on a single powerful topic, breaking it down into actionable advice, authentic stories from the field, and tools you can implement immediately

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38:42

Healthy Culture and Practice Profitability Aren’t...

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2026/04/20

Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr. Bill Keith—Kansas City dentist, longtime Dental Success Network / Dental Success Institute contributor, and a leader who’s built a high-performing, multi-doctor, multi-op practice with a strong focus on culture, systems, and sustainable growth. Rachel and Dr. Keith first connected through DSN, then Dr. Keith hired Inspired Hygiene to help calibrate his large hygiene team around shared standards, aligned protocols,

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38:07

From Chairside to C-Suite: Leading 260+ Hygienists +...

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2026/04/06

From Chairside to C-Suite: Leading 260+ Hygienists + Building a Culture of Support w/ Misty Mattingly, RDH | Inspired Hygiene Podcast Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! This season is focused on rebuilding the dentist–hygienist relationship—because when providers collaborate with trust and respect, it creates a win for patients, the team, and the practice. In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by Misty Mattingly, RDH—Chief Dental Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental, where she supports and leads

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36:37

Accountability = Love | Building a Culture of Caring...

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2026/03/23

Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! This season is all about rebuilding the hygienist–dentist relationship—because when the clinical team is aligned, everyone wins: patients, providers, the team, and the practice. In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr. Brad Hughes, dentist, speaker, and CEO/Founder of Vision Dental Partners (10+ practices across Indiana, South Carolina, and Florida). Rachel discovered Dr. Hughes on social media and one message stopped her in her tracks: “Accountability

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45:23

S4 E5: Healing the Dentist–Hygienist Relationship:...

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2026/03/09

Healing the Dentist–Hygienist Relationship: Compensation, Mindset, and Sustainable Partnership | w/ Trish Mooradian (RDH Trish) | Inspired Hygiene Podcast Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. This season is dedicated to the Powerful Partnership—how dentists and hygienists can mend, heal, and strengthen their working relationship in a way that’s sustainable for the patient, the provider, and the practice. In this episode, Rachel Wall is joined by Trish Mooradian (aka RDH Trish), a practicing

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46:09

S4 E4: Trust, Team Culture & the Dentist–Hygienist...

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2026/02/23

Trust, Team Culture & the Dentist–Hygienist Relationship | w/ Dr. Mike Sonick | Inspired Hygiene Podcast Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. This season is all about one thing: rebuilding the dentist–hygienist relationship—and restoring the kind of partnership that creates better outcomes for patients and healthier, more sustainable practices. In this episode, Rachel Wall is joined by Dr. Mike Sonick—board-certified periodontist, renowned educator in implantology and periodontology,

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41:59

S4 E3: Working Together for Team-Based Dentistry,...

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2026/02/09

Working Together for Team-Based Dentistry, Access to Care and the Future of Prevention | w/ Crystal Spring (Smiles Across Montana) | Inspired Hygiene Podcast Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. This season is focused on the Powerful Partnership—how dentists, hygienists, and the entire dental team can work together to strengthen culture, improve access, and rebuild trust across the industry. In this episode, Rachel Wall is joined by Crystal Spring, RDH, co-founder and Executive Director of

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38:06

S4 E2: Powerful Partnership in Action: Trust,...

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2026/01/26

Powerful Partnership in Action: Trust, Autonomy, and Healthy Teams | Dr. Pam Maragliano + Sarah Crow Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. In this episode, Rachel Wall continues the season-long focus on the powerful partnership between dentists and hygienists—and what it really takes to mend, strengthen, and elevate that relationship for the benefit of patients, providers, and practices. In this episode, Rachel is joined by an exceptional dynamic duo: Dr. Pam Maragliano — Editor-in-Chief of

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32:50

S4 E1: Powerful Partnership: Rebuilding the...

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2026/01/12

Welcome to Season 4 of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. In this kickoff episode, Rachel Wall—Founder & CEO of Inspired Hygiene—sets the stage for a powerful, timely conversation the dental industry can’t ignore: rebuilding and strengthening the dentist–dental hygienist relationship. Joined by Emme Sanders, Lead Productivity Coach with Inspired Hygiene and Co-Founder of Collabricon, this episode explores why tension exists, why social media noise doesn’t tell the whole story, and—most

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37:57

Season 3 Bonus! The Inspired Hygiene System: A...

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2026/01/05

In this bonus episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel Wall breaks down the complete Inspired Hygiene System—a proven, holistic framework designed to help practices elevate hygiene services, implement clear systems, and build true team calibration. This episode delivers actionable next steps you can apply immediately to strengthen clinical outcomes for patients and business outcomes for the practice and team. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Rachel walks through the 8 components of the

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49:41

S3 E5: Building Flexible Dental Teams That Thrive

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2025/12/29

This episode of the Inspired Hygiene podcast digs into the #1 challenge dental practices still face—staffing—and how to innovate beyond “making do” to build flexible, stable teams that win in 2026 and beyond. Host Rachel is joined by Jennifer Steadman, Inspired Hygiene Director of Operations, to reframe flexibility as a strategic advantage, share modern recruiting playbooks that go far beyond job boards, and outline clear, fair ways to approach performance-based compensation without sacrificing

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47:34

S3 E4: Your Online Presence Is Your New Front Door...

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2025/12/15

Before anyone calls, applies, or walks in, they’ve already met you online. In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, we dive into how dental practices and industry vendors can move beyond “posting just to post” and build a strategic, consistent social presence that attracts ideal patients, strengthens community trust, and even fills tough-to-hire roles. Guests Rita Zamora — Founder, RitaZamora.com & Connect90.com: content calendars, curated prompts, and a “done-for-you” option that helps

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47:46

S3 E3: AI & Tech Integration in Dentistry: From Shiny...

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2025/12/01

In this Inspired Hygiene Podcast episode, host Rachel Wall sits down with Alicia Maria, RDH (Hands-On Demand; Regional Dental Hygiene Coach at Dental Care Alliance) and Laura Nelson (Founder, Front Office Rocks; VP of AI at Mango Voice; author of Brush Up on AI) to show how practices move beyond dabbling and truly integrate AI and technology—clinically and operationally—to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Learn the “why,” the workflow, and the team calibration that turn tools into outcomes: better

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43:53

S3 E2: Innovate & Calibrate to Get Paid: 2026-Ready,...

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2025/11/17

Innovate & Calibrate to Get Paid: 2026-Ready, Insurance-Strong Notes that Protect and Produce Insurance documentation and billing may not always be the most fun part of dentistry — but without accuracy and compliance, a practice can’t thrive. In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most critical areas to innovate, impacting profitability, patient trust, and long-term success. Guests: ✅ Theresa Duncan — OdysseyManagement.com ✅ Estella Vargas, RDH — RemoteSourcing.com Together, they

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33:41

S3 E1: Innovation Dental Teams Must Embrace to Thrive...

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2025/11/03

Welcome to a brand-new season of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! 🎉 In this episode, host Rachel Wall, sits down with Jennifer Steadman, Director of Operations at Inspired Hygiene, to kick off a powerful season all about innovation—and why it’s absolutely essential for dental teams to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Together, they dive into: 💡 How innovation helps dental practices stay relevant and resilient 👥 Building a culture of innovation through leadership, collaboration, and communication 📲 The

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S2 E4: Beyond the Prophy: Reclaiming the Purpose of...

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2025/10/21

Beyond the Prophy: Reclaiming the Purpose of Periodontal Maintenance In this powerful episode, host Rachel Wall, RDH takes a deep dive into a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential: periodontal maintenance—and why it’s so much more than just checking a box. 🦷 Many dental teams unknowingly let patients slip through the cracks with under-evaluated perio protocols. Rachel walks through how to assess whether your perio program is stable or slipping, what your perio percentage really

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27:17

Why Even Innovative Dentists Hesitate to Upgrade...

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2025/10/08

🎙️ Inspired Hygiene Podcast | Why Even Innovative Dentists Hesitate to Upgrade Their Perio Systems Welcome back to Season 2 of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! In this episode, host Rachel Wall, RDH dives deep into the top 5 concerns dental practice owners face when considering a proactive periodontal care program—and how to confidently move past them. 🧩 From staffing fears to patient reactions, we break down: “What if my hygienist leaves?” “What will our patients think?” “I don’t have time to

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8:48

S2 Special Episode from AADOM 2025: Leadership...

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2025/09/24

Inspired Hygiene Podcast | Special Episode from AADOM 2025: Leadership Multiplied with Jennifer Steadman In this special episode, recorded live at the AADOM Conference, host Rachel Wall, RDH sits down with Inspired Hygiene’s own Jennifer Steadman, BSDH, DAADOM—fresh off teaching the first-ever multi-site management course at AADOM: Leadership Multiplied. 🙌 With deep experience in leading multi-location dental organizations, Jennifer shares powerful insights on what it takes to scale successfully

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28:02

S2E2: Creating Your Standard of Care

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2025/09/10

🎙️ Inspired Hygiene Podcast | From Mindset to Protocol: Creating a Standard of Care That Drives Results Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! In this powerful follow-up to Episode 7, we explore what really needs to happen before your hygiene department can deliver consistent periodontal care—and it all starts with mindset and standards. In this episode, host Rachel Wall, RDH, breaks down: ✅ The mindset shift from fixed to growth—and how it unlocks better patient care ✅ Why adding new

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32:12

S2 E1: The #1 Missed Opportunity in Dental Hygiene

The Inspired Hygiene Podcast ·

2025/08/27

🎙️ Inspired Hygiene Podcast | Season 2, Ep1: The #1 Missed Opportunity in Dental Hygiene Welcome to Season 2 of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! I'm your host, Rachel Wall—RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene. After an incredible Season 1 focused on hot topics in hygiene, we're back with a powerful new series dedicated entirely to the #1 most common missed opportunity in dental hygiene: identifying and treating periodontal disease. With over 30 years in the dental industry and 20 years coaching

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37:49

S1 E6: Paycheck to Partnership: Evolving the Hygiene...

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2025/08/13

🎙️ Inspired Hygiene Podcast | From Paycheck to Partnership: Evolving the Hygiene Compensation Model Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! I'm your host, Rachel Wall—RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene. In this powerful episode, I'm joined by long-time friend and lead coach Emme Sanders to dive deep into one of the hottest and most impactful topics in dentistry today: the shift from hourly paycheck to performance-based partnership in dental hygiene. 💡 We explore: Why traditional hygiene

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