543 The Origin Story- Mr. & Mrs. Ultrasonics: How the Paschkes Changed the Way We Scale

Jessica and Dave sit down with Noel and Richard Paschke—known throughout dentistry as Mr. and Mrs. Ultrasonics.

 

Noel, a pioneering dental hygienist, educator, inventor, and industry leader, joins her husband Rich, an ultrasonic engineer and innovator, to share the story behind their partnership and the impact they've had on ultrasonic scaling technology.

 

Together, they discuss how clinical experience and engineering expertise came together to drive product innovation, improve ergonomics, and shape many of the ultrasonic technologies clinicians use today. They also share insights into the invention process, life after retirement, and exciting new technologies currently in development.

 

In this episode, you'll learn:

 

How Rich transitioned from military engineering to dentistry

 

Noel's journey from Johns Hopkins to industry leadership

 

The clinician-first approach that changed ultrasonic product design

 

Products and patents that have influenced modern scaling

 

What's next for the future of ultrasonics

 

Connect with Noel:

[email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelpaschke/

 

Contact the Hosts:

Jessica Atkinson: [email protected]

Dave Torres: [email protected]