Many dentists think that the hygiene department is a loss leader, but Dr. Omer Reed said that the hygiene department is crucial to have a successful practice. Why?
This episode also features a clinical tip from Dr. Neimar Sartori, DDS, MS, PhD. on CAD CAM restorations.
If you want to improve the hygiene department of your practice, this episode is a must-listen for you.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe To Our Podcast
Time Stamps
Today’s Clinical Tip
- 00:02:34 – Tooth preparation for CAD CAM restoration by Dr. Neimar Sartori, DDS, MS, PhD.
Coaching In Action Segment
- 00:08:55 – What did Dr.Omer Reed say about the hygiene department?
- 00:09:55 – Tip Number 1
- 00:10:16 – What are the goals and KPIs useful to establish your hygiene department?
- 00:16:23 – Tip Number 2
- 00:18:57 – Tip Number 3
- 00:23:44 – Tip Number 4
- 00:24:37 – Tip Number 5
Q&A Segment
- 00:28:41 – Question 1 – My practice has a large PPO component. As a result of this I am finding it difficult for my hygienists to achieve their daily production goal. Any suggestions?
- 00:32:50 – Question 2 – I agree with your thoughts on a strong Hygiene department. The previous owner really limited the hygiene department because he didn’t enjoy doing the hygiene exams. How do I attract new General Dentistry Patients?
- 00:38:54 – Question 3 – I am a new practice owner and have discovered that conservative periodontal therapy is pretty much non-existent in my practice. I am interested in changing this. Where do I start?
- 00:41:49 – Question 4 – We get a lot of pushback from our patients when we recommend SRPs. They are only interested in what their insurance will cover, which is a regular cleaning. How can we overcome these objections?
- 00:50:16 – Question 5 – What are your thoughts on assisted hygiene?
Resources
Gary Takacs
Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.
As a dental practice coach, Gary provides guidance for dental professionals on how to create a healthier practice style that lets them deliver excellent patient care while reducing depending on insurance.
More importantly, Gary’s insights are not just based on theory – as a co-owner of a dental practice, he has first-hand experience in making this transformation from a high-volume and low-fee insurance model to a fee-for-service approach that is more sustainable and promotes a patient-centric and financially healthy dental practice, and he is dedicated to sharing this knowledge with other dental practitioners via the popular Thriving Dentist Show!
Connect with Gary Takacs on Linkedin As a dental practice coach, Gary provides guidance for dental professionals on how to create a healthier practice style that lets them deliver excellent patient care while reducing depending on insurance.
More importantly, Gary’s insights are not just based on theory – as a co-owner of a dental practice, he has first-hand experience in making this transformation from a high-volume and low-fee insurance model to a fee-for-service approach that is more sustainable and promotes a patient-centric and financially healthy dental practice, and he is dedicated to sharing this knowledge with other dental practitioners via the popular Thriving Dentist Show!