Episode 587 · August 1, 2024

How Motivational Interviewing Transformed My Clinical Practice

How Motivational Interviewing Transformed My Clinical Practice

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Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

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Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, has more than two decades of dental expertise, beginning as a dental assistant and then obtaining her degree as a dental hygienist, also completing a bachelor's degree in health science from the Medical University of South Carolina and a master's in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. She continues to invest in ongoing education, gaining relevant certifications such as her Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control. Her community and global endeavors demonstrate her passion for dentistry, from volunteering locally as a dental hygienist to her worldwide missions. Currently, Michelle is a cofounder of Level Up Infection Prevention, A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast, the client success manager for TeleDent by MouthWatch, owner of MichelleStrangeRDH, and a practicing dental hygienist.

Episode Summary

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.

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