Elevating Dental Assistants Elevates the Entire Practice
We were thrilled to have one of our Inspired Hygiene Lead Coaches, Kathryn Gilliam, featured on the Dental Assistant Nation podcast. She shared a message we believe deeply, when we […]
Open Time Doesn’t Have To Be a Waste of Time
Open Time Doesn’t Have To Be a Waste of Time Open time in hygiene is a tricky thing. It happens in every practice for a variety of reasons and it’s […]
Reclaiming Periodontal Maintenance
This podcast episode wraps up Season 2 of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. We have published 11 episodes and I hope you’ve had a chance to listen to a few. In […]
Why Even Innovative Dentists Hesitate to Refine Their Perio Systems
In the latest episode of the Inspired Hygiene podcast, I share the top 5 reasons dental practice owners hesitate to implement a proactive periodontal program. These are real concerns: Whether you’re building your perio program solo or with help from a […]
A Look Inside the Bootcamp
You’ve likely seen in the last few weeks that we’re launching a brand new version of our Perio Protocol Online Bootcamp on January 26. It will be available for purchase until February […]
Are the Doctors the Bottle Neck?
If your doctors aren’t calibrated, how can you expect the team to support them in recommending treatment? Our Standard of Care worksheet is a great way to start the year off and […]
Team On Same Page with Perio?
If you follow us on social or you’ve been reading these emails lately, you might know we’re launching a new version of our classic program Perio Protocol Online Bootcamp in January. This […]
Hygiene Ad-Dos and Don’ts
I’m guessing if you’re not looking for a hygienist right now, you know someone who is. Are you having any luck? We’ve been reviewing hygiene job postings for our clients […]
Is technology threatening our jobs?
Is there part of you that wonders if dental technology will replace us humans and threaten our jobs? You’re not alone. Technology has taken over so many tedious day to […]
Are your hygienists nervous about coaching?
Are your hygienists nervous about coaching? Maybe it’s keeping you from taking the next step to support your hygiene team reaching their true potential. This is not unusual! Many of our client […]
Who Not How
I read a book recently that challenged the way I think about achieving the next level with my goals and my growth, both in my business and my personal life. […]
Nobody Told Me That
I hope if you’re practice has opened for full-service dental care, you’ve had a great week. If you’re still waiting to open, we wish you all the best as you […]
How much time will you need?
First, I pray you and your family and team are well. This is such an unusual time. Please know our hearts are with you. The truth is, none of us […]
Failure to Launch
Have you ever thought about going into private coaching but have fears and reservations? Fear that you may not get the results that you are hoping for? Fear that you […]
Another Way Hygiene Brings Value to Your Practice
I recently did a series of videos with my friends at Tusk Partners. Tusk is an advisory firm that helps single and multi-location group practices strategically grow and improve. They are […]
It Takes a Team
Inspired Hygiene… not just for Dental Hygienists! It takes a team. Hear what Doctor and Mrs. Jones had to say after day two of visit one. If you’d like to learn more […]
FAADOM business manager talks about Inspired Hygiene
One thing I love most about attending conferences is that I always bump into dental teams that we’ve worked with. At AADOM this summer, I got to visit with dental practice […]
Is Your Equipment Working?
So often when we are on-site with clients, a team member shares their frustration that a critical piece of equipment isn’t working. It’s usually an intra-oral camera, by the way. […]
But Do the Changes Really Stick?
Recently at the AADOM annual session, I had the chance to catch up with IH clients Dr. Gerner & Tracy of True North Dental in NY. Dr. Gerner made a […]
Has Your Hygiene Department Been Left Behind?
We see it all the time. The doctor(s) have invested lots of hours and money in high level CE to take their clinical skills to the next level. These are […]
Ready for Growth?
I’d like you to meet Dr. Patrick Wilson of Florence, AL. Check out his results after 2 years of coaching with IH!! He continues to experience growth and opportunities […]
When Hygiene Patients Ask “How Much?”
Should hygienists talk about money when presenting treatments? Teach your hygiene team the best strategies for answering patient questions about treatment costs.
Say This, Not That to Patients
Stay calibrated: Evaluate the language your team is using within your practice. Be sure your hygiene team is using terms that give patients a better understanding of the procedures and […]
20/20/20 Hygiene Time Management
When you only have an hour long appointment with patients, it is crucial you are utilizing your time in the most effective way possible. Learn how to best do this […]
3 Keys to Hygiene Leadership Skills
Learn how to increase and improve your hygiene team’s ability to co-diagnose. Rachel Wall of Inspired Hygiene recommends these 3 tips to get your hygiene team educating your patients in […]
5 Qualities of a Rock Star Hygienist
Find out how to set yourself apart from other hygienists. Rachel Wall, of Inspired Hygiene, breaks down the 5 things you can be doing to be a rock star hygienist. […]
When a New Patient Caller Wants Hygiene on Their First Visit
What’s the best way to answer new dental patients who ask, “Will I get my teeth cleaned on the first visit?” Rachel Wall, RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene, shares […]
Why X-Rays Are Important
Patients often want to know why a dentist needs X-rays–and if they’re safe. Here’s how to explain this key part of the dental diagnostic process in a reassuring way.
What is a Dental Cleaning?
Tap into your dental practice’s full potential for patient service and profitability. Here’s how Rachel Wall, RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene, advises explaining this to patients who need this […]
Having a Hard Time Getting Your Doctor on Board?
This video was inspired by a question we often hear… ‘How do I get my doctor on board?’ We hear this a lot when speaking to large groups of hygienists. […]
Healthier patients and Healthier Profits!
Dentists all over the country are raving about how Inspired Hygiene has helped them improve the health of their patients while elevating their hygiene services, profits and systems. BUT don’t […]
Prophy Trap = Burnout
Just three short months ago I started working with a VERY busy and growing practice near Nashville, TN. They admitted that they were truly caught in a “prophy trap” and […]
Welcome to Heart Health Month
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 […]
Who’s eating your breakfast?
There are some problems in a business that you can ignore for a bit and it won’t make much difference. Then there are problems that if you do ignore them, […]
I didn’t look at my cards..
Last year, I taught a goal setting exercise that I’ll share with you again here (see link below). The truth is that 2018 got a bit rough at times and […]
Mastering Your Hygiene Team and MORE!
Many times, when getting to know potential clients, the doctors mention that they bring a coach in to help grow the practice with the primary focus on increased production and […]
