In this episode of Dentistry Beyond the Numbers, Dr. Marc Liechtung delves into the critical role hygienists play in the success of a dental practice. Discover how integrating hygienists effectively can significantly boost your top-line revenue, enhance patient care, and streamline operations. Dr. Liechtung shares his expert insights and experiences, revealing strategies for maximizing the potential of your hygienists to create a seamless, efficient, and patient-focused practice. Tune in to learn how to transform your practice by harnessing the power of your hygiene team.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:29 - Introduction: Recap of Last Session
00:30 - 01:24 - Disconnect Between Use and Nonuse of Hygienists
1:25 - 2:59 - Importance of Hygienists in Treatment Planning
3:00 - 3:59 - Role of Hygienists in Patient Interaction
4:00 - 6:49 - Hygienists as Essential Providers in Dental Practice
6:50 - 8:49 - Utilizing Hygienists for Comprehensive and Same Day Dentistry
8:50 - 10:59 - Differences in Hygienist Utilization Among Practices
11:00 - 13:44 - Benefits of Probing and Comprehensive Hygiene Care
13:45 - 16:29 - Hygienists’ Role in Identifying and Planning Treatments
16:30 - 18:59 - Integrating Hygienists into Team and Practice Culture
19:00 - 21:59 - Importance of Hygienist-Doctor Communication
22:00 - 25:44 - Strategies for New Doctors to Work with Hygienists
25:45 - 29:59 - Enhancing Practice Culture with Hygienist Integration
30:00 - 33:59 - Professional Development and Growth for Hygienists
34:00 - 34:59 - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics in the Podcast
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