Extended Hygiene Course: Optimizing Hygiene Department Performance & Periodontal Care for Practice Growth
Course Details
Course name: Extended Hygiene Course: Optimizing Hygiene Department Performance & Periodontal Care for Practice Growth
Course length: 9.5 hours
Number of modules: 7
- Course prerequisites:
- None
Price: $1,500
Recommended for all team members
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Over six impactful sessions, learn how to integrate technology seamlessly, streamline workflows, strengthen communication, and deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. You'll also discover practical strategies to increase treatment acceptance and maximize financial performance—turning your hygiene department into one of the most valuable assets in your practice.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to optimize their hygiene department, increase patient care quality, improve treatment acceptance, and implement strategies that enhance both clinical and business outcomes. This course also includes actionable insights on managing finances, reducing burnout, and creating a sustainable, high-performing dental practice.
Modules
1. Strategies for Enhancing Hygiene Efficiency
Length: 1.5 hours
Maximize hygiene's impact on practice revenue and patient care.
Integrate advanced tools like digital scans, intraoral photos, and cancer screening devices.
Foster effective collaboration between hygienists and doctors for increased treatment acceptance.
Master proper coding to optimize reimbursement and reduce denied claims.
Leverage technology like the iTero scanner to streamline workflows and improve diagnostics.
2. Effective Periodontal Treatment Planning & Maintenance
Length: 1.5 hours
Categorize patients and accurately diagnose periodontal conditions.
Differentiate and treat gingivitis vs. periodontitis with appropriate therapies.
Use adjunctive treatments like fluoride and lasers for effective maintenance.
Master patient education, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Ensure accurate coding and documentation for proper reimbursement.
Implement team calibration for improved care consistency.
3. Enhancing Periodontal Care and Treatment Efficiency
Length: 2 hours
Understand the importance of timely follow-ups and pairing reevaluations with cleanings.
Use clear terminology to improve patient understanding and case acceptance.
Incorporate adjunctive treatments like fluoride and antibiotics for better management.
Use in-office wisdom tooth extractions to boost patient acceptance and long-term health.
Streamline scheduling and time management to prevent delays and optimize treatment.
4. Unlock Income Potential: Tax Optimization, Bonus Systems & Metric Tracking
Length: 1.5 hours
Set achievable hygiene production goals aligned with practice growth.
Implement bonus systems that foster team motivation and accountability.
Maximize tax savings using advanced strategies like cost segregation and retirement planning.
Retain more income through effective bookkeeping and tax planning.
Design bonus structures and align incentives to drive practice success.
5. Maximizing Efficiency: Morning Huddle & Planning Your Day
Length: 1.5 hours
How the morning huddle can optimize patient care and treatment acceptance.
Importance of tracking key metrics and optimizing workflows.
Ensuring detailed documentation for smoother insurance reimbursement and better patient education.
6. Effective Team Collaboration
Length: 1.5 hours
Mastering effective communication for better treatment acceptance.
Strengthening the dentist-hygienist handoff to ensure smooth patient care.
Navigating insurance claims and offering financial solutions to improve patient access to care.
7. Quiz for CE
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