Dental leadership isn’t linear — it’s built through growth, setbacks, and purpose.

In this episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Anissa Broussard to explore what it really takes to evolve beyond the operatory.

This conversation is for dental hygienists, dentists, practice owners, and healthcare leaders who feel the pull toward “what’s next” — but may also feel the fear that comes with it.

Anissa shares her journey from clinician to entrepreneur, educator, marketing innovator, and founder — and why growth in dentistry is rarely a straight line. Instead, it’s a series of dips, pivots, and courageous decisions.

They unpack:
• Why setbacks are often prerequisites
• How honoring your word builds confidence
• The mindset shift from ego to service
• Why stillness — not hustle — creates clarity
• How purpose-driven leadership fuels sustainable growth

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “more than” your current role in dentistry, this episode offers grounded encouragement without unrealistic promises.

Dr. Anissa Broussard is a renowned expert in digital marketing for dentistry. She holds a Fellowship with the Dental Speaking Institute and has been invited to keynote at major events including the AACD, Social Media Marketing World, and Funnel Hacking Live.

Her work has been featured in Dental Economics and highlighted in Russell Brunson's Expert Secrets. Dr. Broussard is also the founder of Digital Floss, a full-service dental marketing agency, and Dentalflix, the premier online education platform delivering top-level training for both independent and group practices.

What season are you in right now — a climb or a dip?

Connect with Dr. Anissa:

https://www.instagram.com/digitalfloss

https://www.digitalfloss.com/

Where to Find Dr. Kelly:

Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance.

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Visit us at https://www.nextleveldentalhygiene.com

Episode 195 | The Dip Is Normal - Dr. Anissa Broussard