Amber Auger, RDH, MPH, has 17 years of experience in the dental hygiene industry. She is a practicing dental hygienist, corporate consultant, and RDH coach.
Amber is the creator of Thrive in the OP™, a membership course that includes both on-demand sessions and weekly coaching. Thrive in the OP™ equips dental hygienists with clinical, business, and leadership capabilities outside of their traditional hygiene degree.
Amber is the 2019 Award of Distinction recipient for her work in public health. She has been to 5 different countries to provide preventive dental hygiene services. Amber is also the host of #AskAmberRDH with RDH Magazine, the Editorial Director for the Graduate Newsletter, and an international lecturer. Amber is known for incorporating humor into her educational content and practical approach to implementing the latest science into your everyday workflow. The vast content that Amber provides through virtual, in-person events, group and one-on-one coaching will leave you inspired, empowered, and equipped to conquer your career goals.
Does Your Back Hurt? This Simple Product Can Save Your Back!
By: Amber Auger, RDH Near to my heart is helping hygienists have healthier, happier careers, and I…
Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Orthodontic & Restorative Treatment
By: Dr. Julia Latham, DDSThis article originally appeared on DentistyToday.com. Dr. Latham gave igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. The past 3 years of experience in our practice have made it clear that 3D printing provides numerous benefits for patients and practices alike. The digital impression-taking process is far more comfortable for the patient…
Increase Case Acceptance by Listening More to Your Patients
By: Elizabeth Kidder DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Kidder gave igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. The first few years after dental school are pretty difficult, and most dentists feel lost. It’s the time you have to turn that theoretical part of your studies into practical work, without having a mentor to…
Conquering the Financial Labyrinth of Dental Practice Ownership: Insights from Irene Iancu RRDH
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Irene Iancu RRDHEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Embarking on the journey of dental practice ownership transcends the mastery of dental care. Diving deep into savvy business and financial management, Irene Iancu, a trailblazing dental hygienist-turned-practice owner, unveils her raw and enlightening expedition through the economic intricacies of establishing a dental…
A New Era in Dental Aesthetics: 3D-Printed Bleaching Trays and Micro-Invasive Solutions
By: Dr. Anna Babczyńska-StaszewskaThis topic originally appeared on dmg-connect.com. Dr. Anna gave permission to igniteDDS to share with our readers. [click to open PDF] A female patient (age 25) with chalky white opaque areas covering the middle and incisal thirds of upper central incisors was looking for aesthetic treatment. (Fig. 1). Fig. 1: Initial situation…
Improving the Quality of Life for Patients with Sleep Apnea
By: Steve Carstensen DDSTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Carstensen allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing stops and restarts many times while sleeping. This will result in not enough oxygen taken by the body, so these patients sleep with their mouths open…
The Importance of Year-End Tax Planning for Dentists: Maximizing Financial Health
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP “Why does my accountant tell me in March what I should have done last November?!?” It is a common complaint we hear from dentists when it comes to their tax planning, and it needs to change now. Tax planning is a critical aspect of financial management for dentists. As the year…
3 Things Dentists Should Stop Saying
By: Dr. Savanah Craig The language we choose to use is incredibly important. Unfortunately, if your dental school was anything like mine, you spend years learning all the technical parts of treatment planning and diagnosis but were never taught how to properly share that information with your patients. Unless we are fortunate enough to have…
Dentist Education: How Do I Predictably Prep Second Molars?
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyArticle originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com, Dr. Hess allowed igniteDDS to share with our readers. When delivering a single crown, probably the toughest tooth we can prep for is the second molar. Things to be Aware of When Prepping Second Molars 1. Limited Opening One, usually, there’s…
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Financial Advisor
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As we head into summer, we are finding many dentists “finally” prioritizing the business generated by their own two hands. Whether you’re planning for retirement, baffled by student loans, saving for your children’s education, or investing for long-term growth, finding the right financial planner can make a significant difference in your…
Help…My Dental Assistant is Messy!
By: Ronda Holman In a bustling dental clinic in a small town, a young dental assistant named Lisa had just joined the team. Eager to learn and help, Lisa had one glaring flaw—she was an incredibly messy dental assistant. She didn’t organize the instruments properly, neglected sterilization throughout the day, and left rooms in disarray…