Ep 132: Current Challenges in Dental Hygiene with Wendy Briggs (Part One)
Sep 19, 2024•29 min
Episode description
Did you know…? According to the ADA, dental assistant and hygienist vacancies have resulted in a 10% drop in dental practice capacity nationally. The ADA's Health Policy Institute also estimates that 1/3 of dental assistants and hygienists plan to retire within the next 5 years.
Additionally, insurance reimbursements continue to fall and overhead continues to rise causing a financial squeeze in dentistry.
In today’s episode, we’re sharing a recording of a recent call Wendy Briggs hosted with dental practice owners to talk through these dental hygiene challenges and her recommended solutions.
In this recording, you’ll get insights into how to run a hygiene department efficiently and profitably while providing comprehensive care.
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