Empowering Dental Hygiene Teams

This chapter explores the essential dynamics of managing and developing hygiene teams within dental practices, emphasizing the value of treating hygienists with similar investment as associate doctors. It covers training, collaboration, and the economic factors influencing the sustainability of hygiene-led growth. Through discussions on staffing quality, patient flow, and success stories, the chapter argues for a rejuvenated focus on effective hygiene practices to enhance patient care and overall practice viability.