It is not uncommon that a patient’s condition can be modified in a relatively short period of time — often due to systemic factors such as pregnancy, stress, diabetes, etc. In this case, the patient may require either a localized or full-mouth non-surgical periodontal therapy approach (SRP) in addition to or in lieu of a prophylaxis. This scenario often challenges hygienists because it becomes an appointment that can require more time educating and treating the patient appropriately. However, having a well-defined protocol in place will support a team in swiftly shifting gears from what is scheduled into what the patients’ needs are in a productive and fluid manner.
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Proven Recipe for Happily Returning Patients
I know, we like to think we’re “doing our job” by “educating our patients” and making sure they “understand” how “important it is that they ______”. The blank can be filled-in with all kinds of things such as, floss, brush at least 2 times a day, rinse with our super galactic formula rinse, complete treatment…UGH!!! Do you know how completely uninspiring all of that is for our patients? Do you think they don’t know what they “should” be doing?
When It Sounds Too Good To Be True…
Welcome to the introduction of our first in a monthly feature we’re calling, Product Buzz. Each month we’ll be exploring one of my top picks — a specific product or tool, all the juicy details, perks and even promotions you can tap into AND, bottom line…how it can boost your practice with a rise in productivity and continue to raise the bar on the level of service you provide every day.
Leading the Hygiene Team to Peak Performance
In fact, I’ve experienced high-level performance from hygiene teams who have more energy, are more peaceful, profitable and having more fun. And, it’s no secret. We simply take performance to the next level by designing a game plan grounded in the unique strengths of the team and in perfect harmony with the goals of the practice.
Ready for a Game Changer?
“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined efforts of each individual. Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization…
3 Steps to a Major Break Through to Freedom
I’ve always marveled at the dental profession as I’ve witnessed dentists balance two careers as one — dentist AND business owner — Mainly because I’ve seen it blend beautifully and other times I’ve seen…