Episode 42 - Top Tips for High Performing Hygiene

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Kathryn Gilliam to discuss her approach when coaching dental teams, and dental hygienists in particular to elevate the standard of care and maximize profits. She also believes in coaching communication skills to support teams in building solid patient relationships that lead to increased treatment acceptance. Takeaways from this episode include:  Education & Training for Hygienists Early intervention in disease Utilize technology Maximize soft skills   Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, FAAOSH, HIAOMT is a Certified Biological dental hygienist and CEO and Founder of PerioLinks, LLC, an international consulting and speaking company. As an implementation coach, she is laser-focused on empowering dentists and dental hygienists to elevate their identities as oral wellness specialists who powerfully impact the lives and health of their patients and grow their practices. Kathryn is a proponent of incorporating the latest scientific research on the multiple oral – systemic links into practical clinical protocols. Her interest in the medical side of dentistry led her to years of advanced study of oral-systemic connections, including twice graduating with an advanced arterial wellness certification from the prestigious Bale Doneen Preceptorship for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention for Healthcare Practitioners. Kathryn has completed level one of the Functional Oral Systemic Health Mini Residency of the internationally renowned Exceptional Dental Courses, and in 2018, she earned a Fellowship in the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). Kathryn earned certifications in Biological Dental Hygiene from both the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology in 2020. Even after over 30 years as a practicing dental hygienist, Kathryn still loves and is passionate about her career as a dental hygienist and she feels her purpose is to love her patients back to health.   Kathryn is offering a special discount on coaching package to listeners of Raving Patients Podcast.