1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week, we’re joined by Jen and Danielle, the co-founders of Mint Preventative Dental Spa - an independent dental hygiene practice in Maine that’s making preventive care feel more like self-care. We talk about how Mint went from lunch-break brainstorming sessions to a real-life startup, what it takes to build a patient experience that people actually look forward to, and the behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship in dentistry - especially while raising little kids and working full-time. What We Talk About How they went from “what if we did this differently?” to opening Mint (and why Maine made it possible) Creating a spa-like dental experience that helps ease dental anxiety The logistics of operating a hygiene-only model - including referral relationships with local dentists What surprised them most about entrepreneurship (and what they’d do differently next time) Insurance + credentialing lessons they learned the hard way Startup vs acquisition: why their second location was a totally different experience Resources Mentioned Interior Design: Amber Dawn Interiors Branding: Ashley with Eighth Reverie Office equipment &amp;amp; floor plan: Patterson Dental Social Media: Merry Eagan with Made by Merry Drew&amp;nbsp; Connect with Mint Preventative Dental Spa 🌿 Website: https://www.mintdentalspapllc.com/ 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintdentalspa/ 🌿 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MintDentalSpa/ Disclaimer Independent dental hygiene practice laws vary by state. In Maine, licensed independent dental hygienists are permitted to provide preventive services - such as cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, and periodontal therapy - without the supervision of a dentist, within the scope defined by Maine state law. They do not diagnose restorative needs or perform restorative treatment. When additional care is needed, patients are referred to a licensed dentist for evaluation and treatment. Breath of Fresh Air Dental Podcast https://sites.libsyn.com/506053 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40087955/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40087955