How to Keep Up With Hygiene Exams Without Running Behind
Getting pulled into hygiene mid-procedure, only to start every exam from scratch? Here’s how co-discovery lets the doctor confirm, diagnose and get back to their own patient, without rushing the exam.
Your Hygienist Wants a Raise. Can Your Practice Afford It?
Dental hygienist wages are rising while insurance reimbursement lags. What can practices change to make competitive hygiene pay financially sustainable?
Hygienists Who Hate Assisted Hygiene Are Often Right…But I’d Never Work Any Other Way
Most hygienists assume assisted hygiene means burnout, rushed care, and double the work. After 20 years practicing in an assisted hygiene model, my experience has been exactly the opposite.
Why Hygienists Hate Assisted Hygiene — And Why You Should Do It Anyway
50% of hygienists say they'd never work in an assisted hygiene model. 26% tried it and hated it. Here's why that data actually makes the case for doing it anyway — and doing it right.
Can’t Find a Dental Hygienist? What to Do Instead
The hygiene shortage isn't going away — but waiting for the right hire isn't your only option. Here's what dental practices can do right now to keep hygiene production moving.