Let’s stop using the wrong end of the toothbrush! This show is about passing you the knowledge, the habits, the systems and the strategies to lead your teams, lean on your tech, and listen to your gut, while you take care of teeth, and let’s get honest, the overall health, of our communities. By identifying the gaps, recognizing the plaque and extracting the truth with other experts in the field we will share their stories, empower you to own yours, and elevate your passion in the process. Show topics to include: Education, Tech, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Connection and Confidence
The Dental Handoff
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Kelly Tanner
4.9(18 reviews)
211 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
72
Podcast Authority
BetaGoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality81
Social0
YouTube85
Engagement76
Podcast Overview
Let’s stop using the wrong end of the toothbrush! This show is about passing you the knowledge, the habits, the systems and the strategies to lead your teams, lean on your tech, and listen to your gut, while you take care of teeth, and let’s get honest, the overall health, of our communities. By identifying the gaps, recognizing the plaque and extracting the truth with other experts in the field we will share their stories, empower you to own yours, and elevate your passion in the process. Show topics to include: Education, Tech, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Connection and Confidence
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
2/1/2022
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
72
Podcast Authority
BetaGoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality81
Social0
YouTube85
Engagement76
8
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
10
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Publishing Consistency
Every 7 days
Performing excellently!
good
Show Notes Quality
3.0/5
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
3 verified contact emails on file for The Dental Handoff
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Episode 209 | Hormones, Women's Oral Health, and the Future of Dental Hygiene | Barbara Tritz
Barbara Tritz returns to The Dental Handoff to discuss the powerful connection between hormones and oral health. Women with excellent oral hygiene are developing sensitivity, dry mouth, bleeding gums, tooth decay, and bone loss. Barbara explains why the answer is often not brushing harder but understanding what is happening biologically inside the body.Subscribe to The Dental Handoff on Apple Podcast and Spotify. New episodes every week.Connect with Barbara Tritz: Website: https://queenofdentalhygiene.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-tritz-2021 Email: contact@queenofdentalhygiene.net / barbaratritz@gmail.com Where to Find Dr. Kelly: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com
June 9, 2026
Episode 208 | Public Health, RDHAP, and a Career Built Beyond the Operatory | Jessica L. Woods, MPH, RDH
There is a version of dental hygiene most hygienists never encounter. No production targets. No same-day schedule pressure. Care measured by how many lives you reach, not how many patients fit in the hour. Jessica L. Woods, MPH, RDH has been living that version for over a decade. A clinician who spent years in public health and alternative practice settings, she was the first hygienist employed by a county health department in the state, and ran one of the largest zero-to-five oral health prevention programs in the country before moving into national speaking and consulting work. In this episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Jessica to talk about what the RDHAP path actually looks like, why salivary diagnostics are shifting the hygiene role toward a true medical model, and what the oral health connection to fertility means for patients and providers who have never heard it discussed. Jessica also opens up about losing her father to suicide and why mental wellness has become part of her speaking platform. This episode is for dental hygienists, dentists, public health professionals, and practice owners who want to understand the full range of what hygiene can be and do. Subscribe to The Dental Handoff on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. New episodes every week. Connect with Jessica L. Woods, MPH, RDH: Website: executiverdh.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/executiverdh Where to Find Dr. Kelly: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com
June 2, 2026
Episode 207 | Scope, Autonomy, and the Case for RDH-JDs - Dr. Derik J. Sven, DHSc
In this episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Dr. Derik J. Sven, DHSc, RDH, CDT. He is a doctoral researcher, 2025 to 2026 VDHA President, ADHA Fellow, and one of the most clear-eyed voices on hygiene workforce policy in the profession today. Dr. Sven's perspective is genuinely rare. He grew up in a dental laboratory, pursued a seminary education, was rejected from one hygiene program and accepted by another, and spent ten years earning advanced degrees while practicing clinically. His doctoral dissertation at The George Washington University mapped scope of practice across all 50 states against four decades of political and regional cultural data. The findings challenge what most hygienists assume about why their scope looks the way it does. The conversation covers the real mechanisms of hygiene burnout, why the dental association's Missouri pilot project doesn't meet basic research standards, how supragingival scaling without full debridement creates oral dysbiosis, and why Dr. Sven believes the most strategic career move for a hygienist who wants to shape policy may not be another master's degree. It may be law school. For RDHs questioning what their license actually allows, dentists who want to understand workforce dynamics, practice owners navigating team culture, and anyone in dentistry who wonders why the same degree produces dramatically different careers depending on where you live. You'll Learn: Why regional culture predicts scope of practice more reliably than political party affiliation What the dental association's Missouri pilot project actually measured. A customer satisfaction survey is not a health outcome study. How supragingival scaling without full debridement creates oral dysbiosis and patient harm, regardless of who performs it The way private equity and DSO production tallies are quietly bending clinical decisions toward unnecessary restorative intervention Why hygienist law school may be the most strategic career move for RDHs who want to shape policy and what the prerequisites actually are What 1 percent of 220,000 hygienists choosing a JD would mean for antitrust arguments in state legislatures What practicing with full autonomy in Colorado feels like compared to a supervision-heavy Southern state Subscribe to The Dental Handoff on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. New episodes every week. Connect with Dr. Derik J. Sven, DHSc, RDH, CDT: Website: drderikrdh.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derikjsven Instagram: instagram.com/drderikrdh YouTube: youtube.com/@drderikrdh Facebook: facebook.com/drderikrdh TikTok: tiktok.com/@dr..derik.rdh Where to Find Dr. Kelly: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com
211 total episodes available
Recent guests on The Dental Handoff
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Aimee Vail
Guest
Julie Varney
Guest
Monica Satake
Guest
Barbara Tritz
Guest
Anissa Broussard
Guest
Stacey Sloan
Guest
Sarah Luetke
Guest
Kristin Haynes
Guest
Krystal Afzalzada
Guest
Liisa Moore
Guest
Lisa Mayo
Guest
Hannah Neumann
Guest
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
Deep-dive analytics for The Dental Handoff
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is The Dental Handoff?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.