No Suction, No Salary: Why Suction Maintenance is a Business Decision

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

June 2025 Course - Expires Friday, June 30th, 2028

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Abstract

Behind every smooth-running operatory is a suction system doing the dirty work...until it doesn’t. Suction system issues don’t just disrupt the flow, they cancel patients, delay care, and hurt your bottom line. In this fast-paced, clinically grounded webinar, Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, shares her no-nonsense approach to vacuum system maintenance that keeps patients in the chair and income flowing.

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CREDITS: 1 SI
COST: $0.00
PROVIDER: Conexiant Education
SOURCE: Inside Dental Hygiene | June 2025
COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: Air Techniques, Inc.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify how suction and vacuum system maintenance impacts clinical performance and practice revenue.
  • Discuss key maintenance protocols for both wet and dry vacuum systems.
  • Discover the common legacy errors that lead to system failures—and how to prevent them.

Presenter Qualifications:

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, is a dental hygienist, educator, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s in Health Science and a Master’s in Dental Hygiene Education, along with certifications in infection control and myofunctional therapy. Michelle founded MichelleStrangeRDH and Level Up Infection Prevention to support dental professionals. She is also the owner of Smile-Logic, a patient-centered dental hygiene practice in Colorado, where she combines clinical expertise with innovation to advance the profession.

Disclosures:

Ms. Strange has received an honorarium from Air Techniques, Inc. for her preparation and presentation of this program.

Queries for the presenter may be directed to justin.romano@broadcastmed.com.