I’ll never forget standing in my operatory one day, staring at the clock and thinking, “There is no way I can do this for the next 10, 20, or 30 years.” My back hurt, my hands hurt, and my soul hurt. I loved my patients, but the career I had worked so hard for suddenly felt like a cage. Here’s the truth though—I didn’t have these 12 principles back then. I didn’t even know they existed. They came later, after years of trial and error, working with hundreds of clients, coaching students, and building a multi–six and then seven-figure business. Now, looking back, I can see exactly what made the difference. These principles are the backbone of the profitable practice I’ve built and every student success story I’ve witnessed. And today, I’m sharing them with you.

#1.  Belief Builds the Bank

If you don’t believe in your offer, your clients won’t either. Confidence isn’t optional—it’s contagious.

#2.  No Wrong Way, Just Forward

There’s no perfect script, no flawless launch, no exact right post. The only wrong move is doing nothing. Progress beats perfection every single time.

#3.  Be Resourceful, Not Confused

Confusion is just fear wearing a different outfit. Instead of spinning, get scrappy. Ask questions, try things, use what you have—it’s enough.

#4.  You Are a Mirror to Your Clients

Your energy sets the tone. If you hesitate, they’ll hesitate. If you own your offer, they’ll lean in with certainty.

#5.  Start Scrappy, Stay Strategic

Sell before it’s pretty. Get clients before everything feels polished. Inside Ditch Hygiene Academy™, I call this building your Minimum Viable Program—and it works.

#6.  Messy Action Wins

Waiting until you feel “ready” is like waiting to get in shape before you go to the gym. Confidence comes after action, not before.

#7.  Trust the Process Before the Proof

Most people want proof before they believe. Entrepreneurs flip it—you believe first, and the proof follows.

#8.  You Don’t Find Time, You Make It

There’s no time fairy. You block the hours, you protect them, and you build your business in the time you claim—not the scraps that are left over.

#9.  Focus Beats Frenzy

Doing everything means doing nothing well. Momentum comes from constraint and commitment, not scattered energy.

#10.  Boundaries Build Businesses

Boundaries aren’t about restriction—they’re about results. Every time you say yes to the wrong thing, you’re saying no to the right one.

#11.  Simple Creates Success

Complexity doesn’t make you more credible. It just slows you down. Keep your offers, your systems, and your message simple.

#12.  Be a Business Owner, Not a Hobbyist

Hobbyists dabble. Business owners decide. If you want freedom, income, and impact, you’ve got to think and act like a business owner—especially when it’s uncomfortable.


These 12 principles are more than ideas—they’re the backbone of every profitable myofunctional therapy business I’ve built, coached, and mentored.

If you take nothing else away, remember this: freedom doesn’t come from waiting until you feel ready. It comes from deciding you’re ready now and moving forward with belief, boundaries, and bold, messy action.

Your future clients don’t need you perfect—they need you present. They need you to show up, offer your help, and lead with confidence.

And if you’re ready to stop dabbling and actually start building a business you’re bonkers about, that’s exactly what we do inside Ditch Hygiene Academy™. It’s where I take these principles and help you apply them step by step—so you can leave hygiene behind and create the career and life you’ve been dreaming of.

So here’s your sign. Don’t wait. Step into your business owner role, claim your freedom, and let’s get you started.

😘 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!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I've taken another course?

If you've taken another course and don't feel prepared to dip your toes in, then we recommend that you invest in another course.  We've got many students who've taken multiple courses and found that our course and leadership were the bomb-diggidy that finally made things click!

Will this course give me business training too?

The Ditch Hygiene Program was designed to give you the myofunctional therapy foundation as well as learn how to start / run your business.  Throughout the entire course, you learn exactly what Carmen did to build a multi 6-figure business (soon to be 7 figure business).  Plus, you will also have several interviews and business case studies from other therapists about their own business journey.

What sets this program apart from others?

What makes the Ditch Hygiene Academy different?

The leadership of Carmen.  She empowers, educates, and encourages you along the way...while helping you become a myofunctional problem solver.  The Ditch Hygiene Academy doesn't just lure you in and leave you.  Our program leads you.  The testimony speaks volumes.

Carmen never tops mentoring and coaching you.  Your success is her success.  This is a high-touch premium level program.  There is only room for go-getters!  Carmen shows you the path and teaches you to believe in yourself, your process, and the possibilities of what life can bring!!

This program is absolutely the only one of it's kind that offers practical application for both therapy and business.  You work alongside other ambitious women who are exactly where you are...at the beginning!  Carmen is there every step of the way, from mock clients, practice clients to a real life apprenticeship!

How long can I access the material?

Your teaching cohort will be 24 weeks long, and longer if you choose to uplevel for stage 4 or 5 training.  You will have access to all materials for that length+ an additional 30 days to tie up loose ends.  If you enroll as a gold level member, you get access for the lifetime of the course! All information will be located inside your course agreement when you enroll.

Who can take the course?

Dental hygienists. We ask for proof of your credentials before finalizing your enrollment.

Do I have to get "certified"?

While there is an option in some programs to get a "certificate", it is not necessary, nor does the training guarantee your success.  Currently, myofunctional therapy is written (by the ADHA) into the scope of practice.  This means you need to get the myofunctional education, but it doesn't mean you have to pay the high expense of a "certification" program.  If you see the need for this certification, then you should seek out those programs and compare expenses to do so.  Our program has had a successful mix of those who wanted to do both.  Let's face it...you will get your education from many sources...myofunctional therapy education is not a "one and done" type of learning sequence! The Ditch Hygiene Academy is not a "certification" program and does not endorse or recommend any program.

Training does not = competency.  Keep that in mind.  It takes experience to have competency!

How will I reach people?

You learn many different tactics in the program.  There are primarily three different ways that clients were introduced to us.  1) Hygiene patient 2) Found via a search 3 ) Referred to us

You also learn about our story and how we were able to build a team and teach people.  Networking and marketing strategy is part of the step-by-step roadmap provided for you by this program.  

What if I don't like the program?

We are pretty serious about our passion to help only the serious folks.  Since this is a digital course, we do not offer a refund because you get immediate access to the material.  Please make sure you have thought your decision through before registering!  Because once you do...she is yours!!  Want to take a sneek peek?  Here is a peek at lesson 1, 5 and 8.