Posts TaggedProductivity

Expanding the Perio-Focused Approach – Part I

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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How Do You Say Ahhh?

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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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.

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