Valerie Yates has been a registered dental hygienist since 2001. She has been practicing in Hays, Kansas, since that time. Valerie enjoys learning and bringing value to her patients. She has taken a special interest in myofunctional disorders and has enjoyed bringing a new avenue of health to her patients. Valerie has always had a love for reading and writing. While she enjoys reading a good mystery novel, she finds her writing passion in freelancing. When Valerie has leisure time, you can find her with her husband, two daughters, and their menagerie of animals. Her nature for helping others does not stop with humans and she is sucker for four-legged friends.
5 tips for becoming a dental hygienist
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.
Infection control: How NOT to get sued … and a whole lot more
Here are three simple questions to answer when it comes to infection control in the dental practice.
Maximize Your Profitability Through Dental Real Estate
It takes a lot to make sure your choice regarding dental real estate is the right one for you, your budget, and your future.
Advice For New Associates in a Dental Practice
Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate.
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your Dental Career
By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And there is one fundamental reason for this: Leadership in theory and leadership in…
3 Dental Insurance Mistakes Practices Are Making
As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter.
Advice Every Dental Practice Should Hear: From a Baseball Usher
A bike ride past Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., brought back memories of some great advice from an usher for dental practices.
WalletHub unveils 2021 list of best and worst states for dental health
So where does your state rank in terms of dental health for 2021? WalletHub has compiled its annual rankings.
Differences in the Workplace “Garden”
We all have stunning gardens that are unique to each one of us, writes Natalie Kaweckyj. She encourages readers to share their knowledge, expertise and passion, and watch the dynamics bloom.
Great Dental Teams Start With a Great Vision
Dr. Robert Maguire discusses what he has learned about building great dental teams during his years in the dental industry.
Dental Assistant Drama in the Practice: Q & A
One dental assistant is tired of the drama in her practice … but she’s making a plan on how to change her viewpoint.