Hygiene Mastery

09/04/2026

RDH Laser Certification - VIRTUAL!

Get certified from wherever you are and walk into your operatory ready to put your new skills to use the very next day.

Learn it. Practice it. Implement it.

October 9 | 10 AM–5 PM EST
7 CE Credits
Link in bio to register!

09/04/2026

🎤 Learn from Shannon Richkowski, RDH, Director of Hygiene Mastery and Executive Coach!

At Camp Hygiene, Shannon will share proven strategies to help you build a high-performing hygiene department that supports clinical excellence, exceptional patient care, and long-term profitability.
You'll learn how to:

✔️ Create winning hygiene systems
✔️ Improve patient care and production
✔️ Develop a scoreboard for success
✔️ Build a healthier practice from the inside out

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Lone Tree, CO
🎓 6 CE Credits

Register today:
https://bit.ly/3RH76gP

09/03/2026

Happy happy birthday 🎂 Dr Kail!

We are celebrating a remarkable milestone this month!

On September 1, 1979, Dr. Kail opened the doors of Premier Dental Center with a vision of providing exceptional dental care to our community. Forty-seven years later, that vision continues to thrive through the relationships built, the lives impacted, and the generations of patients who have trusted us with their smiles.

What started as a single practice has grown into something truly special, and none of it would have been possible without Dr. Kail’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Thank you, Dr. Kail, for 47 years of serving our communities, building an incredible team, and creating a legacy that continues to make a difference every day. We are honored to be part of the foundation you built and grateful for the example you’ve set for all of us.

Congratulations on 47 years of Premier Dental Center! 🎉🦷💜

09/03/2026

There’s something powerful about getting the entire dental team in the room together.

Hygiene department maximization isn’t just about improving numbers - it’s about creating alignment, strengthening systems, elevating communication, and helping every team member understand the role they play in the patient experience.

When the team grows together, patient care wins. 💜

Better conversations. Better systems. Better outcomes.

That’s what Hygiene Mastery is all about.

09/02/2026

Routine isn’t the problem. Autopilot is.

We’re continuing our four-part Off the Cusp series in collaboration with HuFriedyGroup and Patterson Dental with:

“What ‘Routine’ Is Really Costing the Practice”
It’s easy for the hygiene recare appointment to become predictable - prophy, radiographs, exam, repeat.

But what gets missed when we start simply moving through the routine?
Disease identification. Patient education. Co-discovery. Treatment acceptance. Clinical consistency. And sometimes, the opportunity to intervene before disease progresses.

In this article, Erin Kriener, RDH, Co-Director of Hygiene Mastery, explores how intentional systems, calibrated care, modern instrumentation, and better patient communication can transform the “routine” hygiene appointment.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.offthecusp.com/what-routine-is-really-costing-the-practice/

09/02/2026

Ready to bring laser into your hygiene department?

Our Hands-On Virtual Laser Certification is designed for RDHs who want practical training they can take straight into the operatory.

✓ Hands-on virtual training
✓ 7 CE credits
✓ Laser certification
✓ Train from your own space
✓ Be ready to implement the very next day

Upcoming dates: October 9, 2026 - December 3,2026 - January 22, 2027
Spaces are limited - pick your date before it fills up!
📩 Contact Brooke Middleton to register

[email protected]

08/31/2026

A strong perio program doesn’t happen by chance.
It happens by design.

Too often we see hygiene departments that are:
• Inconsistent in diagnosis
• Unclear on protocols
• Lacking confidence in patient conversations
• Missing opportunities to truly impact patient health

And it’s not because they don’t care, it’s because they were never given the structure.
That’s where we come in.

At Hygiene Mastery, we don’t just “talk about perio”…
we partner with practices to build, implement, and sustain a perio program that actually works.
💜 Clear diagnostic protocols
💜 Consistent clinical standards
💜 Confident co-discovery and patient communication
💜 Systems that support case acceptance and follow-through

Because perio isn’t just a procedure… it’s a standard of care.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Ready to bring laser into your hygiene practice? ⚡🦷

Join us LIVE via Zoom for our Hands-On Virtual Laser Certification and earn 7 CEs from the comfort of your own space.

📅 October 9 or December 4
⏰ 10AM–5PM EST
💻 Live via Zoom

Build your confidence. Elevate your skills. Make an impact.
Register today!

08/27/2026

✨ Advantages of Laser Therapy in the RDH Chair ✨

Laser therapy is more than a technology - it's a game changer for patient care.
Benefits include:
✔ Reduced bacteria and inflammation
✔ Improved healing and tissue response
✔ Greater patient comfort
✔ Enhanced periodontal outcomes
✔ Increased value of hygiene appointments
✔ Expanded clinical skills and confidence

As hygienists, we have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our patients' oral and overall health - and lasers help us do that!

Have you signed up for Laser Certification yet? 🚀

The future of hygiene is here, and we can't wait to help you bring it into your practice.