After her recent article discussing dental hygienist salaries, which drew plenty of attention from the hygiene (and dentist) side of the equation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is back with more insights on hygienist pay, a hot topic that is impacting dental practices across the U.S.
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Tanner discusses the critical aspects of hygiene salaries and the business dynamics within dental practices. Tanner and I explored the importance of understanding financial metrics, aligning treatment planning, and the impact of salary discussions on team morale.
Tanner emphasizes the need for hygienists to be educated about the business side of their practice and how it relates to patient care. The conversation also touched on future trends in hygiene salaries and the importance of maintaining a cohesive team environment.
Takeaways
- Hygienists need to understand the business side of practice.
- Performance reviews are essential for salary increases.
- Team alignment on treatment planning is crucial for patient care.
- Salary discussions can create rifts within the team.
- Educating hygienists on financial metrics is necessary.
- The business health of a practice affects everyone involved.
- Open communication about salaries can improve team dynamics.
- Hygienists should be aware of the codes related to their procedures.
- The culture of a practice impacts employee retention.
- Continuous professional growth is necessary for salary advancement.
