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

Length per module:

Course prerequisites:
None

Price: $1,500

Recommended for all team members

Description

This on-demand course is designed to transform your hygiene department into a powerful engine for growth, patient satisfaction, and profitability. It’s more than just improving clinical care—it’s about building a high-performing team that delivers exceptional experiences while driving real business results.

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

Maximize Hygiene’s Impact
Maximize hygiene's impact on practice revenue and patient care.
Integrate Advanced Tools
Integrate advanced tools like digital scans, intraoral photos, and cancer screening devices.
Foster Hygienist–Doctor Collaboration
Foster effective collaboration between hygienists and doctors for increased treatment acceptance.
Master Proper Coding
Master proper coding to optimize reimbursement and reduce denied claims.
Leverage Diagnostic Technology
Leverage technology like the iTero scanner to streamline workflows and improve diagnostics.

2. Effective Periodontal Treatment Planning & Maintenance

Categorize Patients and Accurately Diagnose Periodontal Conditions
Categorize patients and accurately diagnose periodontal conditions.
Differentiate and Treat Gingivitis vs. Periodontitis
Differentiate and treat gingivitis vs. periodontitis with appropriate therapies.
Use Adjunctive Treatments for Effective Maintenance
Use adjunctive treatments like fluoride and lasers for effective maintenance.
Master Patient Education and Follow-Up
Master patient education, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Ensure Accurate Coding and Documentation
Ensure accurate coding and documentation for proper reimbursement.
Implement Team Calibration
Implement team calibration for improved care consistency.

3. Enhancing Periodontal Care and Treatment Efficiency

Prioritize Timely Follow-Ups
Understand the importance of timely follow-ups and pairing reevaluations with cleanings.
Use Clear Terminology
Use clear terminology to improve patient understanding and case acceptance.
Incorporate Adjunctive Treatments
Incorporate adjunctive treatments like fluoride and antibiotics for better management.
Boost Acceptance with Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Use in-office wisdom tooth extractions to boost patient acceptance and long-term health.
Streamline Scheduling
Streamline scheduling and time management to prevent delays and optimize treatment.

4. Unlock Income Potential: Tax Optimization, Bonus Systems & Metric Tracking

Set Achievable Hygiene Production Goals
Set achievable hygiene production goals aligned with practice growth.
Implement Motivational Bonus Systems
Implement bonus systems that foster team motivation and accountability.
Maximize Tax Savings with Strategic Planning
Maximize tax savings using advanced strategies like cost segregation and retirement planning.
Retain More Income
Retain more income through effective bookkeeping and tax planning.
Align Incentives with Success
Design bonus structures and align incentives to drive practice success.

5. Maximizing Efficiency: Morning Huddle & Planning Your Day

Optimize Patient Care with Morning Huddles
How the morning huddle can optimize patient care and treatment acceptance.
Track Metrics and Streamline Workflows
Importance of tracking key metrics and optimizing workflows.
Ensure Detailed Documentation
Ensuring detailed documentation for smoother insurance reimbursement and better patient education.

6. Effective Team Collaboration

Master Effective Communication
Mastering effective communication for better treatment acceptance.
Strengthen the Dentist–Hygienist Handoff
Strengthening the dentist-hygienist handoff to ensure smooth patient care.
Navigate Insurance and Financial Solutions
Navigating insurance claims and offering financial solutions to improve patient access to care.

7. Quiz for CE

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