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…
Endo Diagnosis: High-Yield Tips That Actually Matter
By: Michael Eid Read more guides on Endodontics by Michael Eid: Endo diagnosis isn’t about memorizing tests. It’s about pattern recognition. Here’s how to get it right without overthinking it. 1. Listen Before You Touch the Tooth The story usually gives the answer. 🦷 Tip: If the history doesn’t fit the diagnosis, you’re probably wrong….
The Most _____ Time of the Year
By: Dr. Eric Recker Christmas is over. New Year’s is over. We have officially settled into the longest stretch we have without a scheduled break. It’s a long time until Memorial Day, and if you live in a place like Iowa—where it is ridiculously cold and often cloudy in January—this is where the walls can…
Why January Is the Best Time to Fix Broken Systems in Your Dental Practice
By: Dr. Sable Muntean January is often labeled as a “slow month” in dentistry. The holidays are over, patients are distracted by new deductibles, and schedules can feel lighter than usual. But for practice owners who understand the business side of dentistry, January isn’t slow—it’s strategic. January is the single best time of year to…
Mastering Time Management in Dental Hygiene Care
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Dental hygiene appointments are the first opportunity to deliver your patients high-quality, personalized dental care. They offer a unique chance to connect with patients while addressing their oral health needs. However, with limited working hours…
What Your Team Says in the First 30 Seconds Determines Everything
By: Dr. David Rice Ask most doctors or office managers what their #1 goal is when the phone rings, and you’ll get what we rarely get in dentistry: total agreement — “To schedule the patient.” Now, I would agree, with a twist, “To schedule a lifelong patient who feels compelled to tell their friends, their…
New Year, Same Mouth: A Dentist’s Realistic Approach to Resolutions
By: Dr. Sable Muntean January arrives, and with it comes the usual flood of resolutions: eat cleaner, work out more, drink less, reinvent your entire existence, etc. But as dentists, we know a universal truth: Most people make big resolutions… and their mouths stay exactly the same. So instead of another unrealistic “new year, new…
When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People
By: Garrett Wilson Let’s face it. One of your core responsibilities as a leader is navigating people and business challenges at the same time. When the same problems show up month after month, the issue is no longer external. It is internal. This is not a workforce crisis. It is an operating model problem. Dentistry…
Limitations of Digital Dentistry: When Technology Falls Short
By: Kelley Brummett, DMD This Article Originally Appeared in PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brummet granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. As digital dentistry continues to revolutionize the way we practice dentistry, the functional capacity of the new tools, ease of use, and efficiency make them indispensable for modern practice workflows. However, even the most advanced technologies…
The Freedom Framework Week Three: The Power of Flow
Creating Freedom Through Structure, Alignment, and Leadership By: Candy Velez, CRDHIGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach Missed Week One or Two? Check them out here:Week One: Breaking the Invisible HandcuffsWeek Two: Releasing Money Blocks & Embracing Stewardship Once you’ve broken the invisible handcuffs and reframed your relationship with money, the next step is where everything comes together…
Meaningful Ways New Dentists Can Show Gratitude to Their Team During the Holidays
…Without Spending Much Money By: Ronda Holman The holiday season is a perfect opportunity for new dentists to strengthen team culture and show appreciation—without stretching the budget. In a dental practice, genuine gestures speak louder than expensive gifts. Here are simple, memorable ways to express gratitude that your employees will truly appreciate. Write Personal, Handwritten…