Episode 26: Ep26: Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson – The Productive Hygienists




The Nifty Thrifty Dentists show

Summary: <p>Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson are productive hygienists and Hygiene Superstars. Kerry is a practicing hygienist and a Clinical Coach Director for OraVital. Machell Hudson works with Dr. Bruce Baird as a hygienist and is a coach with The Productive Dentist Academy. These two ladies have joined forces to help offices turn their hygiene programs from “loss leaders” to high production powerhouses. Join Glenn and Vinh as they discuss topics ranging from Biofilm to Louis Vuittons.</p> <p><strong>Notes of Interest</strong></p> <p>*This episode recorded “Live” at Voices of Dentistry event!</p> <p>*Machell Hudson is the top producing Hygienist in the Heartland Dental Network.</p> <p>*Machell helps coaches dental professionals by implementing strategies she uses in private practice</p> <p>*The Productive Dentist Academy(PDA) is one of the top Dental Consulting companies in the Industry</p> <p>*One of the main PDA goals is to help offices increase production and decrease stress</p> <p>*Kerry Lepicek helps practices increase production with the OraVital protocol</p> <p>*The OraVital system halts the progress of periodontal disease while controlling the oral systemic link.</p> <p>*OraVital incorporates biofilm testing, prescribed antimicrobial rinses, and a unique home care regimen</p> <p>*Dr. James Hyland, who is Kerry’s Father, is the CEO of OraVital</p> <p>*Kerry and Machell both agree that educating patients about the “Oral-Systemic” link is key to treatment plan acceptance</p> <p>*Vinh tried to test Kerry’s “Canadian politeness” by intentionally referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Garry Trudeau (creator of Doonesbury comic strip)