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Originally Posted by Nickshu
Sort of like how your mechanic can rebuild your engine, but ask him to do a 100 point detail on your car's paintwork...yeah he can do it...but it may not be the greatest work. Best to leave it to someone who does it every day and knows how to use the tools with precision.
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In my ham-fisted way, this is what I was implying.
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Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951
Not directed at Nick, or Don, but more of openly talking-
My specific issue with the original statement was that Hygienist were trained better than dentists in the realm of cleanings. .
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mea culpa, what I wrote does have that appearance, that was lazy on my part.
I certainly understand whose had more education.
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Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951
The second issue, was, the perception dentists who did not employ hygienist were 'cheapskates.' A properly run hygiene program should be somewhat of a profit maker for the practice owner.
From Don Davis's comments, I can almost bet his ex wife had less than ideal experiences with one or more previous employers who did not value hygiene to her degree (degree meaning "her level of commitment", not degree...
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Yup, in her early years she had to Temp and a few places to get a full work week. She saw some very poorly run Practices from the top down.
Sounds like your office would a be fantastic place for overall oral health and patient care.
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Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951
Edit- and no offense meant towards Don/Nick, etc .
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To Dr LEAKY, my “drive by” comments were poorly delivered.
Your outstanding post describes the kind of Practice everyone should experience.
Thank you for taking the time to elevate the knowledge of this thread.