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From Hygiene to High-Tech: Melissa Turner on Teledentistry, Technology & Empowerment
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- May 20, 2025
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- 2907
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Summary
In this episode of Practice Pulse , Dr. Aditi Agarwal speaks with Melissa Turner about her transition from clinical hygiene to becoming a national voice for innovation in dentistry. Melissa shares how embracing creativity, technology, and teledentistry opened new doors - for both providers and patients. They discuss why texting and virtual care are essential for modern communication, how AI can reduce burnout, and why even small shifts in mindset can lead to big improvements. Melissa also offers advice on personal branding for dental professionals ready to grow beyond the operatory.