In this inspiring episode, Kari sits down with Jayla Bryant, a former dental assistant and current dental hygiene student who is passionate about elevating and educating the next generation of dental professionals.

Jayla shares her journey from dental assisting to pursuing her dream of becoming a dental hygienist, opening up about what motivated her transition, the challenges she’s overcome, and the growth she’s experienced along the way. With a heart for connection and a commitment to spreading awareness about the dental field, Jayla brings an authentic and uplifting perspective to the student experience.

Listeners will hear:

• Why Jayla decided to take the leap from dental assisting to dental hygiene school
• How her background as an assistant strengthened her confidence and clinical skills
• Tips for students considering the transition into dental hygiene
• The importance of mentorship, community, and representation in dentistry
• Jayla’s vision for using her platform to educate, connect, and inspire others

Jayla is engaged, community-focused, and dedicated to making a positive impact in the dental profession. Her story will resonate with aspiring hygienists, current students, and anyone navigating a career transition within dentistry.

You can contact her on every platform under Jaloodental

Listen as I discuss the importance of mental health with Sydney Reece who is the VP of operations at Mind Body Optimization. We discussed why mental health is so importance for overall wellness and how burnout can effect every area in our lives.

As we celebrate May as Mental Health Awareness Month, lets make sure we we are creating a culture where we make sure we support one another and take time to connect with others and to also make sure we are doing ok.

Mind Body Optimization has various programs that they can assist in helping individuals, family's, and groups to achieve overall health and wellness.

Mind Body Optimization: mindbodyyo.com

Lynn Pencek has had a diverse career as a dental hygienist. From working as a clinical dental hygienist to working with companies such as Nobel Biocare, Hu-Friedy, and Orascoptic to delivering her own dynamic presentations on implant maintenance and more.

Listen as we discuss how she has successfully navigated the dental industry to have a diverse career that affords her the opportunity to pursue ever changing passions!

To connect with Lynn Peneck use the following links

www.PracticeAtYourBest.com

Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS | LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/lynnpencek