The DSO Hygienist with Christine Diehl

Christine Diehl
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  "The DSO Hygienist" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). Guests include industry experts and seasoned dental professionals sharing their experiences, expertise, and advice. This podcast delves into various aspects of a dental practice within the context of DSOs. Listeners can expect insightful discussions on topics such as best practices, emerging trends in the field, advancements in technology and techniques, career development opportunities, and the unique challenges and rewards of working within a DSO setting.  Whether you're a seasoned dental professional looking to stay updated on industry trends or a student aspiring to join the field, "The DSO Hygienist" offers valuable insights, tips, and inspiration to enhance your practice and career in the dynamic world of DSOs.

  1. Capital that Clocks In

    APR 21

    Capital that Clocks In

    Clint Harris is a former cardiac medical sales rep turned full-time real estate investor who specializes in helping dentists, physicians, and busy healthcare professionals learn how to build passive income and diversify their revenue beyond clinical work. With 16 years in cardiac device and medical sales, Clint spent his career shoulder-to-shoulder with surgeons and providers inside operating rooms and procedural suites. He understands the schedule constraints, patient demands, and financial pressures that make traditional investing feel overwhelming for medical professionals. That’s exactly why he now focuses on educating healthcare providers on how they can create meaningful, reliable, truly passive income streams all without cutting back on their practice or clinical responsibilities. Today, Clint is a general partner at Nomad Capital and co-host of the Truly Passive Income podcast. He guides healthcare professionals in identifying passive investment opportunities so they can strengthen long-term financial stability, diversify away from single-source income, and create durable wealth that supports both their personal and professional goals. Clint’s investing background includes multifamily properties, high-end short-term rentals, and large-scale commercial conversions - such as transforming vacant big-box retail buildings into climate-controlled self-storage facilities across the Southeast. He has helped raise capital for more than $150 million in stabilized commercial assets.  Contact Clint at nomadcapital.us @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    26 min
  2. The Swedish Secret to Full Body Health Starting in Your Mouth.

    MAR 31

    The Swedish Secret to Full Body Health Starting in Your Mouth.

    Dr. Jessica Lederhausen is a Swedish-trained dentist, public health advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of The Lagom Method™, as well as the author of ORAL: The Swedish Secret to Full Body Health Starting in Your Mouth. She brings clarity to the mouth–body connection, empowering people to build lasting health through small, balanced daily habits, with a focus on breathing, sleeping, eating, and moving. Her approach is grounded in the belief that true well-being comes from both personal habits and the relationships that support us. Outside of this, Jessica enjoys spending time with her growing family, staying active, and continuing her lifelong love of learning. IG #jessicalederhausen Website: TheLagomMethod.com LinkedIn; Jessicalederhausen Buy my book:  https://www.thelagommethod.com/book-launch Coaching: https://www.thelagommethod.com/bootcamp-the-lagom-method @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    23 min
  3. Prep to Sell your Dental Practice

    MAR 12

    Prep to Sell your Dental Practice

    www.Prepitnow.com for free resource Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, practice management strategist, and the Owner/Founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC. With over 30 years in private practice, Dr. Ruth has transformed her own business and now helps others do the same through her programs, Built To Run Itself, and the Prep It To Sell live virtual training program. Dr. Ruth built a successful dental practice from the ground up while raising two young boys, but everything changed when her daughter was born with complications and spent weeks in the NICU. This life-altering experience led her to reduce her practice hours from 40 to 25 per week. Despite the drastic change, the practice exceeded its previous revenue, while allowing her to be present with her family during a difficult time.  This shift in perspective led her to create a streamlined business model that focuses on strong systems, building a high-performing team, and fostering a magnetic company culture. She shares these strategies with practice owners to help them free up time and scale their operations efficiently. Dr. Ruth decided to sell her practice and it wasn’t until after selling did she realize how much opportunity (and money) she had left on the table … because she hadn’t gotten her practice READY to sell. She is passionate about helping others avoid the mistakes she made when selling her first practice. Motivated to help owners get their practice ready for sale, Dr. Ruth has made it her mission to guide entrepreneurs through the process, ensuring they capitalize on the full value of their practice. @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    28 min
  4. Ascending with Intention: Executive Coaching & Career Transitions

    FEB 11

    Ascending with Intention: Executive Coaching & Career Transitions

    What happens when education, sales psychology, and executive coaching collide? In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Passalacqua, a certified Executive Coach with a rare, multidimensional career path—founding educator in NYC, award-winning dental manufacturing consultant, Director of Business Development for a multi-location dental group, and now founder of Ascend Professional Pathways LLC Thomas Passalacqua is a certified Executive Coach who specializes in customized professional & leadership development. With a master’s in education, Thomas started his career as a founding teacher in New York City. He then transitioned into dental manufacturing sales, where he was an award-winning consultant who trained and mentored other sales professionals. Transitioning again, Thomas was the director of business development for a growing dental group practice in the Northeast where he led sales and marketing for mergers & acquisitions. In his executive coaching and professional training platform, Ascend Professional Pathways LLC, he works with various industry leaders to help them gain clarity and reach the next level in their businesses and careers by overcoming doubts, fears, and uncertainty. @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    27 min
  5. The Future of Dental Assisting: Standards & Strategy

    JAN 27

    The Future of Dental Assisting: Standards & Strategy

    Atia Black, BS Director, Business Development Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Atia holds a Bachelor of Science and a Women in Leadership certificate and brings over 20 years of experience across clinical practice, operations, and business development in dentistry. For over 20 years, Atia has been passionate about the dental field. In her senior year of high school, she began her career chairside, assisting dentists and building a strong foundation in patient care. She worked as a dental assistant, sterilization manager, and office manager for a private dental practice, providing both clinical and operational support to the entire practice. This experience ignited a passion not only for patient well-being but also for the business side of dentistry. Atia went on to hold leadership roles in administration, management, and business development at dental software organizations, including Dental Intelligence and most recently Method Procurement Technologies. In those roles, she built a proven track record in sales, securing dental software contracts with national organizations to implement practical solutions across multi-location practices. @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    23 min
  6. Evidence, Empowerment & Evolution Dental Hygiene Leadership & Clinical Growth

    JAN 7

    Evidence, Empowerment & Evolution Dental Hygiene Leadership & Clinical Growth

    Dental hygiene leadership, clinical development, and preventive care take center stage as Lisa Hardill, RDH, shares evidence-based strategies shaping modern dentistry. From chairside care to DSO clinical leadership, this episode explores hygiene career growth, team collaboration, digital dentistry, and practice-wide impact. Lisa Hardill RDH, BHADM, PG Cert      Lisa has been a registered dental hygienist since 2003, with experience spanning private practice, public health, and independent practice. In 2017, she expanded her career beyond the operatory, moving into dental sales and consulting with a focus on preventive products, practice growth strategies, implants, biomaterials, and digital dentistry.   This diverse experience led to her current role in Clinical Development with a leading Dental Service Organization, where she supports hundreds of dental hygienists and teams across Ontario.   Outside of her Clinical Development role, she serves as a Hygiene Coach with the Clear Aligner Leadership Bootcamp and as an Ambassador for both Women in Digital Dentistry and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Lisa also presents webinars and continuing education sessions across a variety of platforms, sharing practical, evidence-based strategies to help dental professionals elevate patient care and team collaboration.   A passionate writer, Lisa runs strictlydentalpro — a blog dedicated to leadership, clinical insights and empowering dental hygienists in their professional growth. She is also completing a Master’s in Oral Health Promotion to continue developing as a writer, educator, and researcher. Find her on Instagram at lisahardill.rdh.  @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    27 min
  7. Scaling Smiles: How DSOs Can Leverage Clear Aligner Growth

    11/11/2025

    Scaling Smiles: How DSOs Can Leverage Clear Aligner Growth

    In this episode of The DSO Hygienist, Dr. Avi Patel — dentist, educator, and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor — joins us to break down how multi-site organizations can: ·       Empower dentists to recognize and communicate aligner opportunities ·       Streamline workflows across multiple locations ·       Turn aligners into a scalable profit driver Dr. Patel shares the systems, training, and mindset that transform clear aligners from “one more service” into a scalable profit center. If you’re leading clinical teams or managing growth across multiple locations, this episode is a must-listen.  Dr. Avi Patel is a dentist, educator, and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor, based in New York. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry, Dr. Avi experienced burnout early in his career. Discovering clear aligners transformed his life—within six months, he generated $250K in aligner production and regained his freedom and fulfillment. Today, he helps dentists and DSOs gain clarity, confidence, and consistency with aligners through his proven systems and courses, empowering them to grow their practices without adding chair time and to rediscover the joy in dentistry. @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    27 min
  8. The Advantage of AI, Why multi-site DSOs That Wait Will Be Left Behind

    10/29/2025

    The Advantage of AI, Why multi-site DSOs That Wait Will Be Left Behind

    Trehan Stenton, MBA is a strategic transformation leader with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise growth across healthcare, professional services, and software. He currently serves as Strategic Change Manager at New York Family Dental in Brooklyn, New York, where he leads enterprise-wide strategy, transformation, and optimization initiatives. Concurrently, he serves as a Training and Business Optimization Consultant at Insight By Design, consistently achieving perfect client satisfaction scores while delivering leadership training, change management, and strategic consulting services. He specializes in helping multi-office dental practices determine how, when, and the best way to implement AI into their operations in a manner that strategically aligns with organizational goals while embedding sustainable growth capabilities for long-term success. Trehan earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Marketing from Massey University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. His diverse career includes founding and scaling Oral Health & Beyond in Queensland, Australia, where, as Chief Operating Officer and Owner, he grew the region's largest privately owned dental group to $4M in annual revenue with 50% year-over-year growth. He has also held leadership positions at Oracle Corporation as Program Manager and Mindshare Australia as Digital Strategy Manager. He is passionate about making a difference through a unique combination of strategic vision and operational excellence, aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver sustainable competitive advantage. Trehan holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Change Management Professional, Certified Mentor through SCORE USA, and Certified Working Genius Facilitator through The Table Group. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland  @thedsohygienist "Like" and "Subscribe" https://thedsohygienist.buzzsprout.com Follow me on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=christine-diehl-rdh music credit:  "Seize the Day" by Andrey Rossi

    33 min
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  "The DSO Hygienist" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). Guests include industry experts and seasoned dental professionals sharing their experiences, expertise, and advice. This podcast delves into various aspects of a dental practice within the context of DSOs. Listeners can expect insightful discussions on topics such as best practices, emerging trends in the field, advancements in technology and techniques, career development opportunities, and the unique challenges and rewards of working within a DSO setting.  Whether you're a seasoned dental professional looking to stay updated on industry trends or a student aspiring to join the field, "The DSO Hygienist" offers valuable insights, tips, and inspiration to enhance your practice and career in the dynamic world of DSOs.

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