How To Get Your Hygiene Department To Fire On All Cylinders
by Dental Business Journal | March 21, 2023
Enhancing the hygiene department in a dental practice can be a daunting task. This episode is a comprehensive guide that explores various strategies to make it more efficient and productive. The morning huddle, a critical time for the entire staff to review the day’s schedule and important details, sets the stage for a successful day. By allowing the hygienist to gather essential data and alert the dentist via an inter-office messaging system, precious time is saved. Dental Business Journal hosts Dr. Eric Block, and Naren Arulrajah emphasizes the importance of clear policies, open communication, and co-diagnosis to ensure optimal patient care. With these strategies, dental professionals can take their hygiene department to the next level.
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This episode at a glance>>>>
- 00:00:59 – The importance of morning huddles.
- 00:02:09 – Discussion about co-diagnosis and data gathering
- 00:04:03 – Why strong communication between a dentist and a hygienist is critical
- 00:05:07 – The speed of the process of a new hygienist being on the same wavelength as the dentist
- 00:06:16 – The importance of the hygiene exam
- 00:07:30 – The periodontal protocol
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