Have you ever had your hair done and asked your stylist what they used, only to be told you’ll have to find it yourself at some beauty supply store? Or visited your eye doctor and been told you need a special eye drop or mask, but they don’t have it on hand?

It feels disjointed, right?

Now think about our own dental hygiene practices. How often do we recommend tools to our patients—whether it’s for interproximal cleaning, managing dry mouth, or soothing the tissues—and then send them off to wander the aisles of a pharmacy hoping they’ll find what we meant?

We can do better.

This week, I want to shine a light on a brilliant innovation from one of our own—Steph Nightingale, RDH, who reinvented the classic rubber tip stimulator and created The Stimmie. It’s a game-changer: ergonomic, beautifully designed, and complete with a travel-friendly lid so your clients can carry it in their purse, pocket, or glove compartment. It’s not just functional—it’s a genuinely pleasant experience to use.

Imagine disclosing during your appointment, demonstrating how to use The Stimmie effectively, and gifting your patient their very first one. It becomes part of your professional care—personalized, thoughtful, and empowering. Then, when they love it (and they will), you offer your professional pricing to continue their care at home.

Let’s stop creating disconnects in our recommendations. Let’s be the trusted source. Let’s carry what we believe in.

So—what if every dental hygiene practice had The Stimmie on hand?

Let’s lead the change. Let’s elevate the experience.

Are you in?

You can order your Stimmies through Curion, the exclusive distributor in Canada. It’s time to bring this powerful little tool into your practice and into your clients’ lives. #YourClientsNewBFF

Warm regards,

Kathleen

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc ~ Founder | President