A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Lumi’s Dental Hygiene Clinic for my hygiene appointment—and I left feeling inspired, empowered, and with very white teeth! 😁

From the moment I stepped into Lumi’s clinic, I could feel her passion and pride in what she’s built. The atmosphere was calm, clean, and welcoming. Her sterilization bay was a proper room—spacious and well-organized. Her treatment room was equipped with everything a dental hygienist could want: a Cavitron, Piezo, air polisher, and not just one, but soon-to-be two lasers. She already owns a laser—but here she is, investing in a second one with a brand new Woodpecker Laser still in the box, ready to elevate her care even further. That’s dedication!

Her instruments were super sharp—a mix of both sharpen-free and stainless steel, all perfectly maintained. Lumi was gentle, efficient, and meticulous. I felt truly cared for and left feeling refreshed—and again, did I mention how white my teeth were?

Beyond the excellent clinical care, what really stood out was how happy Lumi is. As a practice owner, she sets her own schedule, invests in what she wants, when she wants, and sees clients who travel from hours away to see her. She’s already planning her next move—expanding into a larger location with more operatories and air polishers in each one.

For those who may be feeling stuck or uninspired in their current environment, I invite you to reflect: Have you ever considered owning your own dental hygiene practice?

Lumi’s journey is a beautiful example of what’s possible when you take ownership—literally and figuratively—of your career. It’s not the right path for everyone, but if you’ve ever had the spark… maybe now’s the time to explore it.

Here’s to designing careers (and lives!) that bring us joy,
~ Kathleen

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc ~ Founder | President