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Description
In this episode, Dr. Bob Dee speaks with Sade Morel, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, about how dentists and hygienists can work together more effectively to improve patient care, reduce missed treatment opportunities, and build a stronger practice. Sade shares her experience running an independent hygiene practice, educating patients, working with referring dentists, and helping practices better understand the value of hygiene.
Highlights
This conversation explores same-day SRP opportunities, smarter scheduling, patient education, insurance limitations, hygiene production, and the importance of not letting front office assumptions dictate clinical care. Sade also discusses how she built her practice, uses systems to manage scheduling and communication, and helps patients understand the value of proper periodontal treatment.
Personal passions
Sade is passionate about making dentistry more accessible, practical, and enjoyable. She focuses on educating patients, supporting dentists, mentoring hygienists, and showing that hygiene can be both patient-centered and business-minded.
Podcast vision
This episode highlights the importance of rebuilding collaboration between dentists and hygienists. The conversation shows how hygienists can be true partners in patient care, treatment acceptance, referrals, and practice growth when they are properly utilized and respected.
Takeaways
Dentists should look closely at how their hygiene schedule is being used, whether needed perio treatment is being delayed, and whether insurance or front desk assumptions are limiting care. A strong hygienist can help educate patients, identify needs, improve same-day treatment flow, and support a healthier, more profitable practice.
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