The Counselor Hygienist-Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC

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The Counselor Hygienist-Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC Inspired Education and Wellness trains healthcare providers in recognizing/reporting human trafficking and trauma-informed care.

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👻 This Halloween, it’s okay to ghost your ex — but don’t ghost your dental hygiene! Keep that floss game strong and your...
29/10/2025

👻 This Halloween, it’s okay to ghost your ex — but don’t ghost your dental hygiene! Keep that floss game strong and your smile boo-tiful. 🦷🎃

Human trafficking affects people across all genders, ages, and backgrounds.It doesn’t only happen in faraway places or d...
28/10/2025

Human trafficking affects people across all genders, ages, and backgrounds.
It doesn’t only happen in faraway places or dramatic circumstances, it can occur quietly within our own communities.

Understanding risk factors helps us see what’s often hidden in plain sight. Every act of awareness brings us one step closer to prevention. 💙

Remember, When you take care of yourself, you care better for others. 💙
27/10/2025

Remember, When you take care of yourself, you care better for others. 💙

Your mental health matters as much as your patients' smiles. Take care, RDHs. 🦷 💙
25/10/2025

Your mental health matters as much as your patients' smiles. Take care, RDHs. 🦷 💙

If something feels off, trust your instincts. When possible, speak to the patient privately, document your observations,...
23/10/2025

If something feels off, trust your instincts. When possible, speak to the patient privately, document your observations, and follow your clinic's protocol or local reporting laws.

Awareness saves lives—your compassion could be a turning point for someone in need. 💙

Human trafficking doesn’t always look the way we imagine -- it can happen in any community, to anyone. 💔Awareness is the...
22/10/2025

Human trafficking doesn’t always look the way we imagine -- it can happen in any community, to anyone. 💔

Awareness is the first step toward prevention. Together, we can make a difference. 🌍✨

By following this checklist, dental professionals can turn fear-based appointments into opportunities for healing, safet...
18/10/2025

By following this checklist, dental professionals can turn fear-based appointments into opportunities for healing, safety, and trust. 🦷💙

Simplify your CE course approval process! 🦷We’re an AGD PACE-approved provider, making it easy for you to get your cours...
16/10/2025

Simplify your CE course approval process! 🦷
We’re an AGD PACE-approved provider, making it easy for you to get your course approved and recognized.

💻 Learn more at www.kandiceswarthout.com

I’m passionate about raising awareness and compassion in the dental community and beyond! My mission is to inspire healt...
15/10/2025

I’m passionate about raising awareness and compassion in the dental community and beyond! My mission is to inspire healthcare professionals to lead with empathy and protect those in need.💙

📚 Learn more about my courses and upcoming CE opportunities: inspirededucationce.com

Let’s make a positive impact together! ☺️

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to recognize the passion, dedication, and impact of dental hygienists e...
14/10/2025

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to recognize the passion, dedication, and impact of dental hygienists everywhere! 💙

Feeling truly honored to be featured in and to stand among the incredible recipients of the 2025 RDH Award of Distinction. 🦷

Together, we continue to elevate the profession, inspire others, and make a difference. One smile at a time. 💫

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14/10/2025

Gorgeous flowers from . Thank you! 😘

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Meet Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC

Kandice is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Licensed Professional Counselor that delivers dynamic courses to enhance clinical practice, work life, and personal development. She combines her expertise in dental hygiene and mental health counseling to assist health professionals with patient management, communication, and general wellness. She has a passion for working with clinicians when managing anxious patients and engaging in Motivational Interviewing for optimum results in behavior change. Kandice focuses on challenging the clinician to engage in healthy practices that enhance daily work life and professional longevity. Kandice has spoken at multiple Texas Dental Hygiene Association component continuing education events, Southwest Dental Conference, Last Friday CE for Professional Counselors, and study clubs.

Kandice is full time professor of dental hygiene at Collin College in Dallas where she teaches Community Dentistry and Research and Clinic II and III. She is involved in the Governmental Affairs Counsel and has spoken to the Senate and House Health Committees to endorse local anesthesia for hygienists in Texas. Kandice maintains a certification as a kettlebell instructor with StrongFirst where she teaches and promotes strength and wellness.

As an experienced educational professional, Kandice is also and author and has numerous publications that include peer reviewed continuing education on clinical dental related topics. Her featured topics include: Managing anxious patients, preventing clinical burnout, Clinical manifestations of substance abuse and related stigmas, managing patients with Celiac Disease, and the systemic and oral consequences of the chemicals in soda.