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The Irreplaceable Practice - For dentists who refuse to become a commodity

How Consultants Ruined the Hygiene Profession

5 May 2026 · 8:08 · Episode 50

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The hygienist shortage isn't actually a hygienist shortage. Something broke when consultants walked in with a spreadsheet and turned the most trust-rich role in your practice into a quota. In this episode, Dr. Dave unpacks why your hygienist isn't a producer. She runs the decision center where your entire practice either compounds or stalls. You'll learn why six figures a year are quietly leaking out the front door,…

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