One Model. Very Different Experiences.

Poll Question: Have you ever worked in an assisted, two-column hygiene model?

Assisted hygiene is a highly debated topics in dentistry. Yet when hygienists were asked about their own experiences, the responses weren't universally positive or negative—they were remarkably divided.

Half of respondents said they had never worked in an assisted hygiene model and wouldn't want to. Among those who had experienced it, opinions varied dramatically.

The findings suggest that the conversation may be less about the model itself and more about how it's implemented.

Key Takeaway

The takeaway isn't that hygienists should embrace assisted hygiene, nor should practices simply abandon it.

Assisted hygiene isn't one thing. Different offices implement it differently, and those differences shape the experience for everyone involved.

Before deciding whether the model works, ask whether it was ever implemented well in the first place.