Episode 709 · October 6, 2025

The Canary in the Coal Mine: What Your Waterlines Are Telling You

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Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

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Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, has more than two decades of dental expertise, beginning as a dental assistant and then obtaining her degree as a dental hygienist, also completing a bachelor's degree in health science from the Medical University of South Carolina and a master's in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. She continues to invest in ongoing education, gaining relevant certifications such as her Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control. Her community and global endeavors demonstrate her passion for dentistry, from volunteering locally as a dental hygienist to her worldwide missions. Currently, Michelle is a cofounder of Level Up Infection Prevention, A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast, the client success manager for TeleDent by MouthWatch, owner of MichelleStrangeRDH, and a practicing dental hygienist.

Episode Summary

Today we’re going to talk about why staying on top of waterline testing is such a big deal, how it can give you an early heads-up if something’s off with your infection control, and the simple steps that keep your water — and your reputation — clean. Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dental hygienist with a masters in dental hygiene and is a leading infection control expert with over 25 years in the dental field.

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