Case presentation begins with a diagnostic philosophy based on creating lifetime strategies for the patient’s oral health. If dentistry is not diagnosed, it cannot be planned, presented, accepted and most importantly made affordable. Every patient is entitled to know all that dentistry has to offer them, and have the necessary information provided to allow them...
Guest Column Tracy Poirier, Trainer/Master Coach Winterra Global Technologies tpoirier@winterraglobal.com The Dental Hygiene Process of Care Most of us have heard the letters before—if you haven’t, you know what they’re communicating. I’m talking about ADPIE—Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. “Best practice indicates that The Dental Hygiene Process of Care (ADPIE) is the framework within...
The start of Autumn kicks off the season of gratitude! It’s time to reflect on your accomplishments thus far. Take a moment to thank yourself! It’s also important to take a moment to also thank and appreciate your team for all of their hard work. Continuing with the season of gratitude, this season, thank your...
“Self-reflection is the school of wisdom” Baltasar Gracian Leadership is not simply something you do with a set of tools of the trade; it is an expression of who we are as a person. Our influence arises from your intrinsic character traits, beliefs and behaviors that make us who we are and how we behave. The...
October is National Dental Hygiene Month! At TGNA Practice Management, we encourage you to recognize this month within your practice. Take the time to celebrate your dental hygiene team’s hard work! The recognition can provide a great opportunity for synergy, connection, and job satisfaction. Did you know we offer training for dental hygiene retention? It...
