Seems like a completely unrealistic goal, and one that would require a psychology degree with a minor in conflict resolution, but it can be done. Take a step back and look at how you interact with your co-workers and doctors. What does everyone else see you doing and hear you saying? I believe creating harmony starts with ourselves and when we accomplish that, we can continue that journey to help the entire office.
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In 2007, I decided to write a book on how assisted hygiene would work in a dental practice, titled “Just a Cleaning? Breakthrough Methods to Maximize Patient Care and the Bottom Line”. My hope was to begin a movement in our profession by extinguishing those first 3 words. Fast forward to 2016, where I witnessed a local commercial encouraging viewers to call the practice for their “cleaning”. Yes, the struggle for all that legally encompasses your dental hygiene visit is very real.
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A short, compact hygienist handpiece, plus a full-function straight handpiece, all in one reliable instrument!
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It’s no secret that whether it be at work or in our personal lives, we often fall in to routines or “ruts”. In my surveys and conversations with colleagues, there are a few things that I find interesting…
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New product launches from toothpaste to technology are plentiful as we are in the busy dental meeting season. Press releases, articles and promotional price points try to make it easy for us, but it can be overwhelming. Why try a new product when what’s working in your practice is just fine? How do you know if a product is worth a try and how do you make that decision?
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