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What if the water flowing through your dental unit isn’t as clean as you think—and how would you even know? We trust that if incoming water meets municipal standards, we’re safe. But inside those narrow dental unit waterlines, biofilm can build and bacteria can rise unnoticed. So what does that actually mean for your patients? Are we talking about minor contamination—or something more serious? Could poorly maintained waterlines contribute to infections like infective endocarditis in at-risk patients? What about respiratory illnesses like Legionnaires’ disease, or exposure to organisms like Mycobacterium abscessus linked to dental outbreaks? These aren’t theoretical—they’re real risks. In this episode, we tackle a critical question: do you have a reliable waterline protocol? We’ll cover why testing is the first step, how shock treatments work for both remediation and prevention, and how to build a simple workflow that keeps your water safe and documentation easy. Because every patient is exposed to that water—are you confident it meets the highest standard? I’m joined by Michelle Strange, a dental hygienist, educator, and founder of MichelleStrangeRDH and Level Up Infection Prevention, helping practices implement practical, real-world infection control strategies.

Today we’re going to talk about why staying on top of waterline testing is such a big deal, how it can give you an early heads-up if something’s off with your infection control, and the simple steps that keep your water — and your reputation — clean. Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dental hygienist with a masters in dental hygiene and is a leading infection control expert with over 25 years in the dental field.

Cognitive bias is a mental shortcut that influences our thinking and decision-making, leading us to process information in a selective and subjective manner. In some instances it can result in inaccurate or irrational judgments. So why are we talking about this on a dental podcast? Well, if this kind of shortcut thinking happens too often in the dental setting, it is likely that our infection prevention and control protocol will become compromised. So to address the different kinds of cognitive biases we experience and ways in which we can manage them on a personal level and as an entire dental team is our guest Michelle Strange. Michelle has over twenty years of experience in the dental field, transitioning from a dental assistant to earning advanced degrees in health science and dental hygiene education.

Motivational interviewing: we've all heard this term at some time or another. Is it worth learning about? Does it really work? And the real question is, "Can it help our practice?" According to Michelle Strange and other pundits on the topic, it can do wonders for building trust between you and your patients, improve case acceptance, help you achieve amazing long-term clinical results, and provide you with incredible career satisfaction. All the while MI builds your practice with a dedicated and appreciative patient base. To tell us more about MI is our guest Michelle Strange. Michelle is a registered dent hygienist with a masters in Dental hygiene education. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information including Michelle's ICC guidebook at levelupip.com.

Why is it so important to have a designated ICC in your practice? Why can't your assistant handle all the infection control protocol? Or can they? This episode will clarify some of the confusion on this topic and really nail down why an ICC can be a game-changer for your practice. Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dent hygienist with a masters in Dental hygiene education. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information including Michelle's ICC guidebook at levelupip.com.

Accessing dental implant health is different than accessing the health of a natural tooth. So when it comes to implants and the surrounding tissue and bone, what do we look for and how do we proceed with our hygiene treatment and our recommendations to the patient regarding a feasible homecare strategy? Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dent hygienist with a masters in dental education. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information at levelupip.com.

We all use WiFi everyday. In addition to cell phones and TVs, many of our devices and appliances, often referred to as IoT, Internet of Things, rely on WiFi to operate properly. When it comes to our dental practice, there are huge advantages to having WiFi capabilities integrated into our sterilization equipment. To tell us more about it is Our guest Michelle Strange. Michelle is a registered dental hygienist with over 20 years of dental experience.