Finding joy in clinical hygiene practice
Amber Auger loves the dental hygiene profession, and she loves working in the operatory. Unfortunately, she can only work in the operatory part time now due to her carpal tunnel syndrome.
She chose to pivot to becoming a speaker/consultant for her peers. Her journey led her to notice a real love/hate relationship for the profession among her fellow dental hygienists. Amber talked to many of them and learned a lot of them are apathetic due to various circumstances.
This led to Amber to form Thrive in the Op, a series of on-demand courses that provide RDHs with the tools to find joy in the operatory again. Much of this deals with mind management and developing the ability to not self-sabotage. Amber experienced negativity in dental practices firsthand and watched many of her peers handle negative situations poorly. She provides the tools to handle things in a positive way.
She’s heard from many hygienists who are very happy with the results after signing up for Thrive in the Op. Tune in to find out if it's right for you and how to sign up.
About the Author
Amber Auger, MPH, RDH
Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, is an international lecturer, 2019 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction recipient, and creator of Thrive in the OP and the certified Functional RDH. With more than 24 years in the dental field and practicing hygiene since 2010, Amber empowers professionals through on-demand courses and coaching. She specializes in root-cause soft tissue management, practical protocols, and career development, inspiring clinicians to enhance patient care and achieve career satisfaction. Reach Amber at a[email protected].
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.