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Ep 41: The Crucial Role Hygienists Play In Dental Practice Success
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In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Dr. Marc Liechtung and I are unpacking the critical role that hygienists play in dental practices and the dynamics within the hygiene department. The sad truth is that hygienists are often underestimated and undervalued, focusing more on their daily production than their full value and potential.
Dr. Marc Liechtung, an experienced dentist and dental practice owner, has seen firsthand the role that hygienists play in bridging the gap between the patient and the front desk, as well as the patient and the dentist, and their role in the overall success of a practice.
Together, we discuss what a successful hygiene department looks like, the percentage of overall practice production that should come from hygiene, the interplay between hygienists and dentists for optimum treatment acceptance, and the implications of the ongoing remuneration adjustments in the profession. Dr. Marc also shares his opinion on assisted hygiene, practices where dentists are doing all of the hygiene, and the potential of non-hygienists being allowed to do hygiene duties.
About Dr. Marc Liechtung:
Dr. Marc Liechtung is a pioneer in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, the host of Dentistry Beyond the Numbers, and the inventor of Snap-On Smile. Dr. Marc graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. His interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry led him to invent the Snap-On Smile multi-purpose restorative appliance. In addition to his thriving practices, Dr. Marc has spent the last several years evaluating and purchasing practices for Guardian Dentistry Partners, giving him an insider’s perspective on what drives value in a dental practice. Most recently, Dr. Marc has embarked on the journey of sharing his experience and wisdom with others. Dr. Liechtung created 'Dentistry Beyond the Numbers, ' a podcast catered towards mastering the inner workings of dentistry for clinicians at any stage of their career.
Connect with Dr. Marc Liechtung:
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Chapters
1. Introduction of Dr. Marc Liechtung (00:00:00)
2. Why The Hygiene Department is so Valuable (00:02:01)
3. Dental Hygienists Act as a Bridge in the Practice (00:12:51)
4. The Percentage of Overall Office Production That Should Come from Hygiene (00:15:39)
5. Tips for Improving Hygiene Departments (00:17:58)
6. Challenges with Increasing Hygiene Wages (00:24:22)
7. KPIs to Tack within Hygiene (00:31:00)
8. Should Patients See the Dentist or Hygienist First? (00:34:59)
9. Thoughts on Assisted Hygiene (00:38:57)
10. Opinions on Hygienist-Less Dental Practices (00:44:59)
11. Get in Contact with Dr. Marc (00:50:34)
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