Megen Elliott

Megen Elliott

Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA, has over 13 years of experience in the dental field. She finds joy in inspiring others to grow and reach their full potential. As an educator, author, interprofessional speaker, volunteer leader, and consultant, Megen is able to explore many areas of the dental industry. Most recently, she has taken a deeper dive into her passion for mentoring and empowering others to succeed and also bridging connections between professionals and dental brands. Megen’s favorite activity is networking with dental colleagues both online and while attending dental conferences around the country. Founder and admin of Hygiene Happy Vibes she hopes you will join your fellow dental professionals online and work to build each other up!

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5 Reasons to Become a Dental Hygienist

By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA Narrowing down just five reasons to become a dental hygienist was a…

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How to Become a Dental Hygienist

By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA Becoming a dental hygienist is a rewarding, challenging, and exciting adventure….

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How to Become a Dental Hygienist

By Megen Elliott | November 9, 2021

By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA Becoming a dental hygienist is a rewarding, challenging, and exciting adventure. If you’re considering a career in dental hygiene, keep reading my guide on how to become a dental hygienist, or forward it to a friend who is considering a career change! Steps To Becoming a Dental Hygienist Step…

Why Become a Dentist?

By Jennifer Murphy | November 2, 2021

Are you considering becoming a dentist? There certainly are many reasons why one would want to choose dentistry as his or her profession.

How to become a dental hygienist: What you need to know

By Denali Knudson | November 1, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a dental hygienist? Here are some things you need to know about preparing for this career.

Did I make a mistake going into dentistry?

By Dawn Patrick | October 25, 2021

By Sienna Greene, DMD Did I make a mistake going into dentistry? Why did I become a dentist in the first place? Did I make the right decision? I don’t know if I like it and how do I know I will like it for the rest of my life? I asked myself these same…

5 tips for becoming a dental hygienist

By Valerie Yates | October 21, 2021

Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist.

The educational journey: What it takes to become a dentist

By James Adjan | October 20, 2021

Having an idea of the roadmap of educational requirements can help you discern if becoming a dentist is right for you.

Dental Continuing Education: 10 Websites Where Dentists Can Earn Free CE

By Jennifer Murphy | October 14, 2021

Let’s take a look at 10 places on the Web where a dentist can earn free dental continuing education credits any time he or she wants.

When an associate dentist has questions, where do you find help?

By Bruce Bryen | October 12, 2021

An associate dentist will often have many questions after entering the dental practice, but where does one go for help?

Tips from Top Dentists on Dental School, Leadership, and More

By Alisa Johnson | October 8, 2021

Several dentists join forces in this article to give advice to their dental colleagues on everything from leadership to work-life balance.

What Makes a Good Dentist? Top Skills To Be the Best Dentist

By Katie Dumbell | October 4, 2021

skills to being the best dentist aren’t things you learn in a classroom, writes Dr. Katie Dumbell.