Inside Dental Hygiene Feature: Expert Insights from Michelle Strange

Discover how compassion, communication, and individualized care can completely transform patient outcomes, straight from one of the most respected voices in dental hygiene, Michelle Strange.

Michelle Strange was recently featured in Inside Dental Hygiene, where she shared powerful insights on the importance of truly understanding patients beyond just their clinical needs. Her perspective emphasizes kindness, individualized care, and moving away from provider-centered thinking toward a more patient-focused approach.

One of the strongest messages from Michelle highlights the importance of seeing each patient as an individual. She reminds us that every patient brings different challenges to the chair, whether it is fear, financial concerns, time limitations, or uncertainty about treatment. Tailoring both care and communication to these realities creates stronger trust and better long-term results.

Michelle also shared that adopting a patient-centered approach has significantly elevated her clinical outcomes, especially for patients who maintain good home care but still struggle with bleeding or periodontal issues. By focusing on individualized solutions rather than one-size-fits-all recommendations, she has seen measurable improvements in patient health and compliance.

Throughout the feature, Michelle reinforces the need to move away from ego-centered or provider-centered dentistry and toward a model built on empathy, education, and partnership with patients. Her insights serve as a strong reminder that technical skill alone is not enough, true impact comes from understanding the person behind the patient.

To see some of her highlighted quotes and observations, then read the full piece at the link. We’re grateful to the Inside Dental Hygiene team for the opportunity and proud to see Michelle’s dedication amplified.