Lisa Hardill RDH, BHADM, PG Cert, has been a dental hygienist since 2003, with experience spanning private practice, public health, and independent practice. In 2017, she moved into dental sales and consulting with a focus on preventive products, practice growth strategies, implants, biomaterials, and digital dentistry. This diverse experience led to Hardill’s current role in clinical development with a leading dental service organization, where she supports hundreds of dental hygienists and teams across Ontario, Canada. An ambassador for both Women in Digital Dentistry and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, she also presents webinars and continuing education sessions across a variety of platforms, sharing practical, evidence-based strategies to help oral health professionals elevate patient care and team collaboration. A passionate writer, Hardill runs strictlydentalpro, a blog dedicated to leadership, coaching, and empowering dental hygienists in their professional growth. She is also completing a master’s degree in oral health promotion to continue developing as a writer, educator, and researcher. Find Hardill on Instagram at lisaharill.rdh.
True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons to change. By shifting from one-way education to patient-centered communication, dental hygienists can…