Michelle has been a clinician in dentistry since 2000 and is currently a practicing hygienist, speaker, writer, content developer, consultant, and podcast co-host for "A Tale of Two Hygienists." She is a self-proclaimed dental nerd and sees the dental profession as not only her forever career path but her hobby. With a Master's in Dental Hygiene education and a belief in lifelong learning, Michelle hopes to continue to learn and grow within the dental profession and one day see the gap bridged between medical and dental. Her experience as a hygienist began in a periodontal and implant driven office while gaining considerable experience with the maintenance of dental implants and the compromised dentition. Her passion is helping patients be successful at-home with a goal to improve patient's oral health through a patient-centered approach.