
Taking the patient’s blood pressure during recall and perio maintenance visits is an incredible value added service. Most patients see you more frequently than they do their Primary Care Physician (PCP). In fact, statistics show that 9 out of 10…
Taking the patient’s blood pressure during recall and perio maintenance visits is an incredible value added service. Most patients see you more frequently than they do their Primary Care Physician (PCP). In fact, statistics show that 9 out of 10…
Have you ever wondered the How, What and Why for Ultrasonic use? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? How do I make ultrasonics less sensitive for the patient? What is the difference between Piezo and Magneto (cavitron)? Why would…
The most powerful reasons for team retreats are building trust and, through that trust, getting results. With a series of planned team bonding events that are fun and motivational, teams build skills like communication, planning, problem-solving and conflict resolution. Team…
Think with me for a moment, if you will, about the first few minutes of a typical hygiene visit. We seat and greet the patient and while doing so we typically ask about their homecare. In my experience, most of…
Here at Inspired Hygiene we talk with many dentists and dental professionals each week. One question we hear a lot is ‘How do I get my patients to value the treatment we recommend?’ Or, ‘How can my hygiene team better…
Isn’t it frustrating when you’ve just seated a recall patient and the first words out of their mouth are, “I only want a cleaning today”? You explain they haven’t had x-rays or an exam for 18 months and they still…
I am so blessed to be able to work with dental teams across the country. And I am blown away by the technology that is used in practices in even the most remote areas. Here’s the perfect use for a…