{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mint in the Making - An Independent Dental Hygiene Startup Journey","description":"This week, we\u2019re joined by Jen and Danielle, the co-founders of Mint Preventative Dental Spa - an independent dental hygiene practice in Maine that\u2019s 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 \u201cwhat if we did this differently?\u201d 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\u2019d 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 \ud83c\udf3f Website: https:\/\/www.mintdentalspapllc.com\/ \ud83c\udf3f Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mintdentalspa\/ \ud83c\udf3f 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. ","author_name":"Breath of Fresh Air Dental Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/506053","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40087955"}