Increase Hygiene Production Without Hiring Another Hygienist
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I've worked in assisted hygiene myself for over 20 years, producing more than $300 per hour, proving that growth doesn't have to come at the expense of the hygienist.
Trusted by Dental Leaders:
"What truly sets Courtney apart is her understanding of both the clinical and business sides of dentistry. She has built a highly productive and successful hygiene practice not by focusing on numbers, but by keeping patients at the center of every decision she makes.
For any dental practice looking to elevate its hygiene program, improve patient care, strengthen clinical systems, or grow production through ethical and patient-centered approaches, Courtney is a consultant I would confidently recommend and personally hire."
Kristin Scott, Director of Hygiene Operations, 42 North Dental
"Courtney possesses strong business acumen and understands the importance of balancing exceptional patient care with the operational success of a practice."
Evetta Shwartzman, DMD, LVIF, FIACA
Assisted hygiene isn’t about seeing double the patients…it’s about removing work that doesn’t require a hygienist.
Fully Scheduled. STRUCTURALLY LIMITED.
Your hygiene schedule is full, patients are waiting weeks or months. You’re paying premium rates for temporary coverage, or trying to hire another hygienist - but you’re running out of options. Production per hour remains capped — because there’s still a ceiling on how much hygiene can produce.
In a traditional one-column model, there are only so many patients one hygienist can realistically move through alone.
Capacity Capped
A single-column schedule puts a ceiling on hygiene production.
Hygiene Costs Keep Rising
Hygiene costs increase while production stays unchanged.
Team Fatigue Builds
and turnover risk rises.
Often, the bigger issue is that too much of the hygiene appointment is still being built around tasks that don’t actually require a hygienist.
PROVEN IN PRACTICE
For over twenty years, I’ve worked within a two-column, assisted hygiene system producing
over $330 per clinical hour
— without burnout, rushed care, or compromised patient experience.
A sustainable assisted hygiene model has to work for:
• The practice
• The doctor
• The hygienist
• The patient
This is how I’ve practiced clinically for over twenty years.
A Coordinated Two-Column Structure
Increased production per hour
Built-in assistant support
Compensation more aligned with production
Expanded production without longer days
Stronger hygiene to doctor flow
For the doctor
Improved hygiene production
Expanded restorative opportunity
For the hygienist
Less strain. Greater earning potential.
How WPS Can Help
Discovery Call
A complimentary 15-minute conversation to discuss your hygiene department and determine whether there may be opportunities for improvement.Hygiene Assessment
A one day, in office comprehensive evaluation of scheduling, doctor flow, staffing utilization, patient capacity, and production opportunities.Implementation & Training
Hands-on support to design and implement a sustainable assisted hygiene system tailored to your practice.Consulting & Advisory
Strategic guidance for practices looking to improve hygiene performance, compensation models, scheduling systems, and operational efficiency.