The business of dental hygiene can be a little overwhelming to navigate at first. There are many offices that use specific practice management models and track all aspects of the clinical team. You will find that some offices have very structured practice management models, and some do not. Like any other aspect of running a healthcare "business", it is important to understand the "why" behind the business of dental hygiene as you start to navigate these practice models. While you are enrolled in the dental hygiene program, you will be exposed to some of the components of practice management models that are the most commonly used in the dental setting. A morning huddle is one of the most common practice management components used widely in many offices. Our huddle that we perform in the clinic prior to seating our patients provides students with the practice and content that is covered in most huddle settings. While private practice will cover an entire day of schedules - the basic structure and premise are the same. Communication and discussion on the flow of the day is the primary goal of the huddle and to highlight specific features of the appointments. Many parts of the practice management models used are not obvious to those who are not specifically looking. The goal of practice management is to provide the most up-to-date standard of care to patients in the most efficient and cost-effective way. The best way to treat patients successfully is to follow the research of all you have learned on best practices and use the framework that fits the specific office where you are employed. What are the primary business aspects of your profession that you need to know in order to perform your job? It is important to have a good understanding of the business of dental hygiene as it relates to your position within a dental practice. 

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