Differentiating Busy-ness from Productivity

Many dentists are starting to understand that they are not getting enough reimbursement from the PPO fees even to cover the hygienist's wages.

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Hygiene wages have escalated dramatically. The average wage for a hygienist in California is $75-80 an hour.

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Differentiating Busy-ness from Productivity

Many dentists are starting to understand that they are not getting enough reimbursement from the PPO fees even to cover the hygienist's wages.

Hygiene wages have escalated dramatically. The average wage for a hygienist in California is $75-80 an hour.

Fact:

Find out how you can accurately calculate how much you're writing off to PPO plans

“You quite literally would be better off not having a hygiene department.”

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