A Dental Hygiene Superstar
Summary
- The Promise of Laser Therapy - Soft tissue lasers go beyond scaling and root planing—offering regenerative results, reducing inflammation, and targeting the true biological causes of gum disease.
- Barriers to Adoption - Complacency, lack of training support, and inadequate systems prevent many hygienists from integrating cutting-edge therapies into daily practice.
- Invest in Hygienists, Not Shortcuts - Instead of introducing limited-scope roles like the Oral Preventive Assistant (OPA), Rodriguez argues for empowering hygienists with education, infrastructure, and team-wide alignment.
