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Tips of the WeekÂ
👀 Ssshhhh… Don’t Tell Rochelle…
- Originally sent on March 31, 2026 -
She’s off hiking in Peru for the next 6 weeks…
So I’ve taken over, with Tip of the week and more.
The Suction Bandit here. The Tip of the Week is in my name!
And while she’s away —
I’m fixing the bad habits Rochelle keeps talking about…
and unlocking a few of...
Mar 31, 2026
What your dentist sees in loupes is not what you see — and that gap matters.
- Originally sent on February 22, 2026 -
As we move further into the year, this is usually the point where clinics either lift their standards — or slip back into old habits.
This week’s Tip of the Week is about stepping up together, not working harder.
Small changes in how we work as a team — es...
by Rochelle Fisher —
Mar 10, 2026
A Little Love for the People Who Keep Clinics Running
- Originally sent on February 14, 2026 -
Happy Valentine’s Day — and also my actual birthday 🎂
So I’m keeping this week’s Tip of the Week honest, practical, and important.
First, here is a love letter to all our Dental Assistants. Download below. Print off and have in your staff room this week.Â
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by Rochelle Fisher —
Mar 10, 2026
What’s the One Clinical Task Your Team Does Differently Every Time?
- Originally sent on February 8, 2026 -
February is a big one.
I’m turning 45 🎂 and Dental Assisting & Beyond turns 5 — and after all these years in clinics, one thing is still painfully consistent:
Most clinic problems aren’t people problems.
They’re system failures.Â
When clinics get busy (and ...
by Rochelle Fisher —
Mar 10, 2026
What’s the One Daily Frustration Your Clinic Keeps Accepting?
- Originally sent on February 01, 2026 -
February is officially here — and this month is a big one for us.Â
It’s my birthday 🎂& Dental Assisting & Beyond turns 5! It’s a good reminder of something I see in clinics every single week:
The biggest improvements don’t come from big changes — they come...
by Rochelle Fisher —
Mar 10, 2026
Are Your Implant Setups Truly Sterile? Here’s What Your Team Needs to Know
- Originally sent on January 18, 2026 -
Are we all surviving January?
Once the year gets moving, clinics get busy fast — and it’s often the small setup steps that get rushed or skipped. In implant dentistry, it’s rarely the surgery that causes problems, but the setup before the patient even ente...
by Rochelle Fisher —
Mar 10, 2026
compliance
Why contact time matters when disinfecting dental chairs — and how small changes improve compliance.
- Originally sent on December 22, 2025 -
It’s Rochelle here from Dental Assisting & Beyond, back in your inbox with another bite-sized tip to help your team stay safe, compliant, and confident.
This week’s tip comes from a slightly different perspective — over the past few weeks I’ve been a dent...
by Rochelle Fisher —
Feb 26, 2026
compliance
Welcome to 2026: Alignment, Training & Compliance That Sticks
- Originally sent on January 9, 2026 -
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026.
A new year naturally brings reflection, goal setting, and good intentions — better systems, stronger teams, improved communication, and less daily stress in practice.
But here’s what I see consistently in clinics:
Goals do...
by Rochelle Fisher —
Feb 26, 2026