Creating the Ultimate Doctor-Hygiene Patient Exam

Five Keys To Creating An Ultimate Patient Experience By Dental Industry Speaker Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH We’ve all been there.  Frustrated!  It seems as though the examination portion of the hygiene visit often lends itself to increased stress.  See if any of these scenarios sound familiar:  The doctor wonders how many times he has to ask.. read more →

HOW TO “UN-MUDDY” THE WATERS IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT

By Dental Industry Speaker Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH “Muddy waters” is what I refer to as the real condition that exists in many dental hygiene departments of dental practices today. It is the common practice of providing prophylaxis treatment to patients that also have “moderate bleeding”, “4 – 5mm pockets around posteriors”, and “stressed flossing” recorded.. read more →