The Worn-Down Currette: Retip, Sharpen, or Replace?

Dr. Emily Boge blends her extensive experience in dental hygiene and dental assisting with a dual Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership to provide education to entry level and licensed dental practitioners globally. She's a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input in product development, recently completing her 5th collaborative dental patent. Through evidence-based research, she educates and evaluates products while advocating for accountability and empowerment among dental professionals. Dr. Boge shares her insights as a speaker and writer, always pushing the boundaries of dental practice standards and techniques.

Wife, mother, farmer, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businesswoman, researcher, writer, speaker-yet always a dental hygienist-Emily has worn many hats over the course of her 20+ years in the dental industry. She takes pride in utilizing her inquisitive mind and honest attitude to lead faculty at her college, influence manufacturers to listen to dental professionals in product innovation, and transform students into entry level professionals, promoting the use of inner accountability, tenacity, and empowerment.