HYGIENIST- What is the doctor looking for?

We have combined a list of the key attributes of a hygienist in the eyes of a dentist as stated in the video. We hope you can use this to not only become better informed, but also as a benchmark for the standards of an RDH in your practice.

• Able to build good rapport with patient, build a connection with your patients
• Confidence to let patients know you know what you are doing
• Caring, nurturing spirit
• Diagnose your patients, be able to tell the doctor what you believe the patient needs

View the complete document and print out a copy for your office below!