The Hygiene Crisis in Dentistry: Broken Models, Rising Tension, and a Way Forward

Hygienist supply is tight, wages are up, and practice profits are getting squeezed. It's created a dangerous divide between doctors and hygienists—and it's only getting worse. In this conversation, we dig into why the relationship has become adversarial, how insurance and temp culture are fueling the fire, and what top-performing practices are doing differently to thrive. There’s still a way to win—if you stop playing by broken rules.