<p>In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, CEO &amp; Founder of Dr. Joy, RDH, to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing dental practices today: rising hygiene wages paired with shrinking reimbursements.</p> <p>Dr. Joy brings nearly 30 years of experience across clinical dentistry, education, and business strategy to explain why hygiene should no longer be viewed as a cost center, but instead as a profit and practice valuation engine.</p> <p>They discuss how insurance mix, business literacy, training, and clear expectations on both sides of the chair can dramatically change hygiene performance, team retention, and long-term practice value.</p> <p>If you’re a practice owner struggling with hygiene staffing, compensation, production, or burnout, this episode will shift how you think about your hygiene department.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>🧩 Sponsor Shoutout: US Dental</b></p> <p>US Dental is a leader in dental digital workflow solutions, offering CBCTs, intraoral scanners, 3D printers, CAD/CAM systems, and more backed by lifetime training, education, and support.</p> <p>👉 Check out the Nifty Thrifty US Dental deal here:</p> <p><a href="https://niftythriftydentists.com/dentaldiscount/youngs-dental/" target="_blank">https://niftythriftydentists.com/dentaldiscount/youngs-dental/</a></p> <p>Be sure to mention you’re part of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Community.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>👥 Join the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Facebook Group</b></p> <p>👉 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/niftythriftydentists" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/niftythriftydentists</a></p>