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The Business of Dental Hygiene: Staffing Shortages, Rising Wages & Patient Care | Ep. 18

5 June 2026 · 40:34 · Episode 18

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"You learn how to do all the clinical functions in school, but the business of dental hygiene is a completely learned skill on the job." In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Brenda Alberts, Program Director at Midstate Technical College, to unpack the evolving landscape of dental hygiene. With over 20 years of full-time clinical experience under her belt, Brenda provides a highly…

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