Hygiene

Ulcer Management – “I Just Want It To Be Gone!”

Two frantic calls from patients. When will it ever end? The first patient, Jamie,...

Terrifying, Troublesome, or Terrific? Secrets to Perfect Pediatric Patients

The crying started, then the wailing, then the screams. The patient was pediatric. I...

Jump—Start Case Acceptance Through Your Hygiene Department: R-E-A-C-H for Success

Dental offices around the country are again beginning to feel the effects of Reality...

Boring Basics The Magic Potion for Success

Professional athletes know it. Airline pilots practice it daily. Religions have thrived for centuries...

Dental Hygiene’s Influence on the Marketability and Value of a Dental Practice

The contribution of the hygiene department can influence both the tangible and intangible aspects...

Keeping Your Focus on What’s Important

With any endeavor, routine actions have a tendency to interfere with your purpose. The...

The High Cost of Low Morale

The two primary risks facing dental practices are staff turnover and unproductive time in...

Colossal Case Acceptance The Hygienist Plays a Vital Role in Encouraging Patients to Say Yes

As dentists, we think of ourselves as technicians, health professionals, scientists, artists…not salesmen. The...

Hygiene Recall: Is It a Waste of Time?

Is your hygiene recall system a waste of time? It is unless your current...

The Gentle Art of Periodontal Maintenance: A Protocol Using Essential Oils

The greatest of historic castles, monuments, palaces, and homes continue to exist because their...