In the latest episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry podcast, we sit down with Dr. Parul Makkar—a leader, speaker, and grief coach—who turned unimaginable personal loss into a mission that is saving lives and healing hearts.

After losing her brother (a fellow dentist) to oral cancer, Dr. Makkar committed herself to raising awareness about early screening, better education, and stronger support in dentistry.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• Her journey of loss, love, and purpose

• Why most dental teams aren't doing enough with oral cancer screening

• Her new course that empowers every team member

• Tools for navigating grief in professional settings

• The importance of time, boundaries, and self-care in our field

If you work in dentistry—this is required listening.
Listen, share it with your team, and join the movement toward awareness and compassion in practice.

🎙️ Listen now → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-digital-dentistry-podcast/

What if success in dentistry didn’t mean silencing your emotions or compartmentalizing your personal life?

In this powerful episode, Brandi Marzolino—dental coach, spiritual guide, and truth-teller—joins us to unpack what leadership really looks like when you stop performing and start showing up as your whole self.

Brandi shares her own journey of burnout, recovery, and radical realignment. She explains why traditional coaching often misses the mark—and how real transformation only happens when we bring our full humanity into the room.

🎙️ Topics include:

• Leading from alignment, not hustle

• How personal pain affects professional performance

• The emotional cost of compartmentalization in leadership

• What women in dentistry truly need to thrive

• Reimagining success through joy, presence, and purpose

This conversation is a call to drop the perfection act, reconnect with who you are beneath the white coat, and lead with heart. 

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Katrina Sanders on Leading with Boldness, Grief, and Grit

In this deeply moving episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast, we sit down with Katrina Sanders—international speaker, educator, and founder of Sanders Board Preparatory—to talk about what it really means to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

With her signature blend of humor and heart, Katrina shares how giving herself permission to “go max bet” on her life helped her build a successful career while navigating profound personal loss. From walking away from a toxic relationship to grieving her parents—and a pregnancy—Katrina opens up about resilience, self-trust, and the courage it takes to rewrite your own story.

As the Clinical Liaison for AZPerio and a respected thought leader in dental education, Katrina empowers dental professionals to not just succeed—but to thrive with purpose. In this episode, she also shares how breaking the silence around taboo experiences, like pregnancy loss, has opened the door...

In this powerful episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast, we sit down with Anne Duffy, Founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW), to explore leadership, legacy, and the joyful pursuit of purpose in dentistry.

With over 45 years of experience as a clinical dental hygienist and entrepreneur, Anne shares her journey from the operatory to the forefront of a movement. She opens up about the gender gaps in leadership within a female-dominated industry and how her mission—through DeW Life magazine and the Dental Entrepreneur Woman community—is to shine a light on the incredible women shaping the future of dentistry.

From side gigs to start-ups, Anne proves that when women support women, everyone rises. We dive into the importance of creating more seats at the table, embracing your natural talents, and leading with passion. This conversation is a rallying cry for women in dentistry to own their power, pursue what lights them up, and just DeW it.

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Coming Home to a Better Practice: Leadership, Vision, and the Heart of Dentistry with Angela Davis Sullivan

What if the way your dental practice runs doesn’t feel right anymore—but you don’t know how to fix it?

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, we sit down with Angela Davis Sullivan, a true force in the dental world. With over 30 years of experience—from expanded function assistant to office manager to business and leadership coach—Angela has seen it all. More importantly, she’s helped countless dentists and teams rebuild their practices from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a structure that doesn’t serve you, like your practice is running you instead of the other way around, Angela is here to remind you: you have permission to change it.

✨ In this episode, we explore

• The common mindset traps that hold practice owners—especially women—back from building what they truly want

• What “leadership” really means (hint: it’s a skill, not a personality trait)

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In this episode, we’re joined by Debora Carrier, RDH—a dental hygienist, former fashion model, and founder of Twice as Nice Uniforms. Debora shares her inspiring journey from shy student to industry innovator, and how she used her unique background to solve a real problem in dental and medical offices.

💡 We cover:

• How dressing professionally helped Debora stand out early in her career

• The story behind launching a temperature-regulating, stylish uniform line

• Why feeling confident in what you wear can transform your performance

• The mindset shift from "fitting in" to showing up authentically

• What it really takes to go from idea to innovation—without waiting to feel ready

• Why the dental industry needed a uniform made for dental professionals

• How Debora’s story empowers women in healthcare to lead with presence and purpose

Debora’s journey is a powerful reminder that confidence is built, not born—and that when we stop playing small, we create space f...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sheena Hinson, Senior Global Marketing Manager at Philips Oral Healthcare and a dynamic leader in the dental space. With over 15 years of experience, Sheena shares powerful insights on aligning practice vision with technology, training, and team performance.

💡 We cover:

• Why your vision and core values should guide every decision

• The importance of facts over feelings when measuring success

• How proper tech training leads to real ROI—not just logins and guesswork

• Why AI and digital tools need smart people behind them

• How team members can become indispensable by owning their role in tech adoption

• Shifting the mindset from resistance to curiosity and impact

Sheena breaks down how to lead with clarity, invest in your team, and use technology to drive meaningful results. Whether you’re a practice owner or team member, this episode gives you the tools to stay ahead and thrive.

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AI is here, and it’s transforming dentistry in ways we never imagined. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kathryn Alderman, founder and CEO of Multiplication Group Practice and Progressive Practice Solutions, to explore how AI is revolutionizing dental practices and helping dentists build profitable, burnout-free businesses using her People, Processes, and Products (3Ps) system.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ How AI is reshaping dentistry, improving efficiency, and boosting case acceptance
✔️ The best way to introduce AI to your team without overwhelming them
✔️ Patient-friendly AI-generated treatment plans—why they increase case acceptance and patient trust
✔️ AI tools like PatientNotes.io that simplify charting and streamline workflows
✔️ Future-proofing your practice by embracing innovation and data-driven decision-making

AI isn’t replacing dentists—it’s empowering them! Whether you’re a practice owner, clinician, or industry leader, this episode is packed with actionable ...

Jana Macon is the President of Curve Dental, where she’s helping dental practices embrace technology to run smarter, deliver better patient care, and stay competitive in a fast-changing industry. With over 25 years in dental and healthcare tech, she’s a visionary leader who knows how to turn challenges—like staffing shortages and rising costs—into opportunities. Today, she’s here to share her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and practical advice for women navigating the world of digital dentistry. Welcome, Jana!

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