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. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:08) From hygienist to fractional hygiene officer (05:47) Why hygiene is the bedrock of your practice (08:28) Where to start with your hygiene team (13:08) How to have perio conversations with patients (18:30) Getting them involved in diagnosis and treatment (21:01) The monthly meeting that aligns your team (24:05) Disagree without making anyone look bad (26:22) The perfect handoff sequence Download Janet’s free step-be-step handoff guide: https://janethagerman.com/tpn/c/C2030/docs/DOC-5ComponentsofHandoff-c2030.pdf Connect with Janet Hagerman: Website | https://janethagerman.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethagerman/ Email | janet@janethagerman.com This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com For Coaching Programs and our VIP Growth Program, check out www.dentalpracticeheroes.com Stay on top of your Online Marketing! Get a Free Practice Audit @ www.relevanceonlinemarketing.com To book your free strategy call with Dr. Etchison, click here Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.