Infection control is sometimes an afterthought in dental practices. When overlooked, it comes with hidden costs and many dangers for patients and practitioners. Today’s episode features Michelle Strange, a trailblazing nomadic dental hygienist, educator, and advocate for advanced dental hygiene practices. With over two decades in the field, Michelle brings her unique insights on infection prevention, arguing that effective infection control is more than a regulatory checkbox; it's a cornerstone of patient safety and an excellent way to distinguish your practice. We also explore how embracing rigorous standards can lead to significant cost savings, improved patient trust, and ultimately, a healthier bottom line. But that's not all! Michelle also shares about guided biofilm therapy and the importance of standard operating procedures as your practice's backbone. She also showcases how dental hygienists can revolutionize and expand their role with minimally invasive techniques.  Be sure to listen till the end for an exclusive discount on her Infection Control Coordinator Guidebook.  Tune in now! — Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Michelle's Background & Transition to a Roaming Hygienist (02:14) Economic Benefits of Infection Control (11:21) Importance of Patient Engagement  (20:58) Empowering Hygienists Beyond Traditional Roles (26:42) Lightning Round Q&A with Michelle (31:20) The Infection Control Coordinator Guidebook (33:24) — Additional Resources: Find the Infection Control Coordinator Guidebook here: https://www.levelupip.com/category/infection-control-coordinator-guidebook Use the code “Raving” for $25 off.  Learn more about Level Up Infection Prevention: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/level_up_infection_prevention/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelupip/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/level-up-infection-prevention TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelupip Connect with Michelle Strange on social media:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-strange-rdh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleStrangeRDH/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroamingdentalhygienist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoamingDentalHygienist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roamingdentalhygienist — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at: https://www.drlentau.com This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more at: https://www.dentalintel.com/ This podcast is sponsored by The Doc Sites, the leading provider of websites and online marketing for dentists. Find out more at: https://www.docsites.com/ Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!