What happens when you stop viewing full arch as just a procedure—and start treating it like a lifelong commitment? In this episode, Greg sits down with Anjuli Avis, RDH, to break down how practices can reprogram their mindset around implant dentistry. Anjuli brings years of experience in hygiene, operations, and education to the mic to explore how dental teams can show up more responsibly—for patients, for outcomes, and for each other.
EPISODE SNAPSHOT
Anjuli Avis, also known as The Hustle Hygienist, joins the Tooth Sleuth Podcast for a powerful conversation about what it really means to serve full arch patients well. She and Greg talk about the shift from “treat and release” to true patient adoption, the importance of cross-team communication, and why the words we use matter more than we think. Drawing from her early career in temp hygiene and later experience in operations with a high-end restorative practice, Anjuli shares what’s changed, what still needs to, and where teams can step up—together.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Why patients need reprogramming before they commit to treatment
How tribal language reduces friction and increases case acceptance
Why assistants often hold the most trust—and how to leverage it
What today’s implant maintenance requires from the entire team
How vendor relationships can fuel private practice growth (if used right)
MIC DROP MOMENT
“We adopt this patient. Not just the dentist. The hygienist, the assistant, the office manager. This is not a one-and-done. It’s a lifetime journey.” – Anjuli Avis
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Convenience Revolution by Shep Hyken
SmileSource Exchange – a national event for private practices ready to grow through community
Anjuli’s LinkedIn and Instagram for continued learning and connection
WHERE TO LEARN MORE
Follow Anjuli on LinkedIn: Anjuli Avis
Find her on Instagram: @thehustlehygienist
Check out SmileSource: smilesource.com
