Hygiene Happy Hour with Misty Mattingly and Sade Morel Part 2

In this episode of Hygiene Happy Hour, Misty Mattingly sits down with Sade Morel, RDHAP, for a relaxed yet powerful conversation about redefining the role of the dental hygienist. Sade shares her experience owning a dental hygiene–only practice in California, explaining how this model works and how it helps expand access to care for underserved populations. From mobile services to brick-and-mortar practice ownership, she highlights how hygienists can practice with greater autonomy while still collaborating closely with dentists. The discussion challenges traditional dental norms, the idea that hygienists are limited to “just cleanings.” Sade and Misty dive into prevention as true healthcare, the importance of patient education, and how tools like teledentistry support a more collaborative, efficient system. They also explore the deeper issues shaping the profession, including outdated laws, gender dynamics, and the need for hygienists to step into advocacy roles to push the field forward. Sade also shares how she creates a unique, spa-like experience for her patients, one that prioritizes comfort, trust, and a sense of self-care while still delivering high-quality clinical care. This episode is both inspiring and eye-opening, encouraging listeners to think bigger about what’s possible in dental hygiene and the impact it can have on both individual patients and entire communities.