E689 - The Doctor-Hygienist Partnership That Drives Case Acceptance w/ Janet Hagerman

Your hygienist spends more time with your patients than you do. That makes them one of the biggest case acceptance drivers you have.

This episode shows you how to unlock that potential with the right systems, language, and a true doctor-hygienist partnership. Hygiene consultant Janet Hagerman breaks down how to train your team to talk about treatment, the meeting you should be having every month, and the five steps to the perfect handoff.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:08) From hygienist to fractional hygiene officer 

(05:47) Why hygiene is the bedrock of your p...