This week, we're joined by Jen and Danielle, the co-founders of Mint Preventative Dental Spa - an independent dental hygiene practice in Maine that's making preventive care feel more like self-care. We talk about how Mint went from lunch-break brainstorming sessions to a real-life startup, what it takes to build a patient experience that people actually look forward to, and the behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship in dentistry - especially while raising little kids and working full-time.

• How they went from "what if we did this differently?" to opening Mint (and why Maine made it possible)

• Creating a spa-like dental experience that helps ease dental anxiety

• The logistics of operating a hygiene-only model - including referral relationships with local dentists

• What surprised them most about entrepreneurship (and what they'd do differently next time)

• Insurance + credentialing lessons they learned the hard way

• Startup vs acquisition: why their second location was a totally different experience

• Interior Design: Amber Dawn Interiors

• Branding: Ashley with Eighth Reverie

• Office equipment & floor plan: Patterson Dental

• Social Media: Merry Eagan with Made by Merry Drew

🌿 Website: https://www.mintdentalspapllc.com/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintdentalspa/

🌿 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MintDentalSpa/

Independent dental hygiene practice laws vary by state. In Maine, licensed independent dental hygienists are permitted to provide preventive services - such as cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, and periodontal therapy - without the supervision of a dentist, within the scope defined by Maine state law. They do not diagnose restorative needs or perform restorative treatment. When additional care is needed, patients are referred to a licensed dentist for evaluation and treatment.