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Episode 710: The Tech-Savvy Hygienist: Navigating AI and Innovation
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU
Guest: Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
Release Date: 10/9/2025
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As AI continues to advance, it’s essential for dental professionals to stay informed and proactive. By embracing AI today, you can position your practice for a more efficient, effective, and patient-centered future. To tell us more about AI and how it can do many things for dentists and hygienists is our guest, Melissa Turner, a 20-year veteran dental hygienist. Melissa is a sought-after consultant and speaker. She partners with companies of all sizes on brand strategy and product growth, leveraging her unique insights from experience in the boardroom and as a clinician.
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
Solventum - https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/oral-care/
BISCO - https://www.bisco.com/
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
Solventum - https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/oral-care/
BISCO - https://www.bisco.com/
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