Dr. Summer Kassmel and Ashlee Hirschfeld are joined by Amy Meryhew and Kylee Montoya to discuss focuses on setting clear standards of care, fostering a unified approach, and cultivating a positive, supportive work environment. Whether you’re a practice owner or team leader, this discussion is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your hygiene team’s performance.

• Define the key standards and protocols for effective hygiene care and patient education.
• Identify strategies for improving communication and collaboration within the hygiene team and broader practice staff.
• Recognize the impact of environmental and cultural factors on hygienists’ job satisfaction and performance.
• Discuss patient objections to recommended treatments and strategies to address them effectively.
• Outline preparation techniques for hygienists to maximize daily productivity and patient outcomes through proactive scheduling and treatment planning.

The speaker declares that neither she nor any member of her family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate offering financial support of grant monies for this CE program. Although commercially available products may be discussed, no financial arrangements exist between those companies and the speaker.