Ep 25: Spreading Smiles and Knowledge Through Mobile Dentistry & Hygiene Edge

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In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, we dive into the journey of a hygienist turned entrepreneur who’s making waves with her mobile dental business. Shelley shares her favorite parts of being a dental hygienist, the ins and outs of launching a mobile practice, and how she navigates patient care challenges.
We also explore the importance of oral health advocacy in care facilities, collaboration for restorative treatment, and her passion for spreading knowledge through Hygiene Edge.
Whether you're considering mobile dentistry or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.
About Shelley:
Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH, Shelley has worked in dentistry for 25 years. Her current clinical setting is working with patients in homebound settings with her company, Homebound Smiles, LLC.
She also currently works as adjunct faculty at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene, a baccalaureate program.
She loves curating helpful content through her co-owned company Hygiene Edge. Their Youtube channel has over 27 million views on their educational videos.
Shelley is an award recipient of the 2021 Today’s RDH Honor Awards and was on the 2023 RDH Magazine advisory board. She is also a top 50 teledentistry leaders to know. In her free time she loves riding her 4 young boys around her city on her cargo bike.
Connect with Shelley:
All platforms: @hygieneedge
Personal Instagram: @shelleythehygienist
LinkedIn: Shelley Brown
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Her Favorite Things About Hygiene
5:15 - Starting a Mobile Hygiene Business
13:46 - Different Kinds of Mobile Options
19:32 - Challenges With Patient Care
22:18 - Where She Provides Care
25:20 - Advocating for Oral Health In Care Facilities
27:45 - When the Patient Needs Restorative Care
30:28 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship
34:30 - Spreading Education Through Hygiene Edge
40:54 - Encouragement For Aspiring Content Entrepreneurs
44:18 - Connect With Shelley

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1. Her Favorite Things About Hygiene (00:00:00)

2. Starting a Mobile Hygiene Business (00:05:15)

3. Different Kinds of Mobile Options (00:13:46)

4. Challenges With Patient Care (00:19:32)

5. Where She Provides Care (00:22:18)

6. Advocating for Oral Health In Care Facilities (00:25:20)

7. When the Patient Needs Restorative Care (00:27:45)

8. The Journey of Entrepreneurship (00:30:28)

9. Spreading Education Through Hygiene Edge (00:34:30)

10. Encouragement For Aspiring Content Entrepreneurs (00:40:54)

11. Connect With Shelley (00:44:18)