If you’ve ever stood in your dental hygiene operatory staring at the clock thinking,..
“There’s no way I can do this for another 10, 20, 30 years…”
…then this one’s for you.
I get it. I’ve been there. Burned out, unfulfilled, and googling “alternative careers for dental hygienists” like it was my full-time job. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to start over, go back to school, or stay stuck in a career that drains you.
That’s why I created the Profitable Practice Framework™—a simple, six-step roadmap to help dental hygienists transition into myofunctional therapy and build a business they’re bonkers about.
I know I said simple, but it really is. It gets to be easy. It gets to be exciting.
Here are the six steps. In building a business that fits around your life, you will be completing ONE step at a time! Yes, I know that’s hard for us “type A+” hygienists, but that is how you do it without overwhelm and with only 3-5 hours per week while you are working full time!
Step 1: Focus
This is where you learn your clinical foundations. What is myofunctional therapy? How do you assess, plan therapy, and understand the core issues like mouth breathing, tongue ties, and airway? This is stage 1 of the Ditch Hygiene Academy™ and it teaches you the “meat and potatoes”.
Step 2: Structure
Here, you make the simple business decisions that keep you from spinning in confusion. Who do you want to work with? What will your offer look like? How will you get paid? The goal is clarity, not complexity. If you don’t have any business experience, don’t fret my friend. Most students in the program had zero business experience. I help you legally launch your business, get your business name, open your business checking account and buy your domain. There is even a lesson taught by a lawyer who helps you make sure you have everything in line!
Step 3: Earn
Time to bring in your first income. It’s not about hitting six figures right away—it’s about developing the skills to create consistent, sustainable revenue. You start talking to people, sharing how you can help, and booking your first clients. Speaking of earning, many people have no idea how to set up the tech so they can get paid. Girl! I have got you covered! You will learn how to set up the 7 most important systems in your business, and the payment system is one of them!
Oh yeah, and because you will be earning money in this step, the Myo Money™ dashboard and finance software will have you getting a paycheck and setting money aside for Uncle Sam too! This means no stress at tax time!
Step 4: Repeat
Once you’ve earned, it’s time to evaluate and repeat what works. No burning things down. No reinventing the wheel. You keep building momentum by sticking with what’s already getting results.
Step 5: Refine
Now you fine-tune. You raise your prices (gulp! Can you imagine charging more and getting it?), smooth out your client experience, and create systems that make your business run more efficiently. This is where things start to feel lighter and more profitable.
Step 6: Evolve
At this stage, you expand on your terms. Maybe you bring on help, create digital programs (hello passive income), or add automation. You’ve built a strong foundation, and now your business grows with you—not the other way around.
Here’s what I know:
“You don’t need more time, you need a decision. You don’t need to feel ready, you just need to feel willing.”
That decision—to believe it could work for you—is the one that will change everything.
If you’re ready to stop wondering “what else is out there” and actually build a career that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment, this framework is your path forward.
And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone. That’s exactly why I created the Ditch Hygiene Academy™—to guide you through every step of this process with training, mentorship, and a community of hygienists who get it.
So what if it could work?
Because it can.
😘 xo,
Carmen
P.S. If this sounds like something that would be up your alley, lets chat! You can book a call with me here. We will have a great conversation about where you are, where you want to go and if (and how) I can get you the results you’re after! No pressure, just genuine girl chat about building a life you’re bonkers about!
