I know dentists who won’t even administer anesthetic without their assistant helping them. Okay, I won’t pick on you, but it’s true. My point is, as the doctor, you have the power to make sure your hygienist has the help s/he needs. I’m encouraging you to take the lead here. Yes, it helps the hygienist and, more importantly, it supports the practice as a whole by getting necessary periodontal therapy diagnosed early and providing excellence in patient care. To get the ball rolling, I recommend incorporating this as a component in every morning huddle.
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3 Easy Ways to Step Up Your Game in Hygiene
While juggling the schedule, managing the business of the practice and leading the team, the hygiene department is one area that most dentists would agree they would love to have operating as co-pilot without having to micromanage the process. Here are just a few ways your hygienist can take the lead, increase practice revenue and enhance patient care…starting today!
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.