We Love When You Laugh at the Dentist Office

Through Our Eyes: Stories from Our Dental Hygienists Dear Pearl. Patient, I love it when you laugh out loud (or try not to laugh) while I’m cleaning your teeth. I know you’re stressed out. When you come to your appointments, you bring two cell phones, your backpack, your AirPods, and your Apple watch. You’re on […]

Every Day Starts with a Team Huddle

Through Our Eyes: Stories from Our Dental Hygienists Dear Pearl. Patient, I love it when we huddle. You know that thing the Carolina Panthers do before they snap the ball: they get together, review the play, and make sure everyone knows what’s about to go down? Alright– well, we do the same thing– every day– […]

Going to the Dentist is Considered Self-Care

Through Our Eyes: Stories from Our Dental Hygienists Dear Pearl. Patient, I love it when you let your phone go to voicemail during your cleaning appointment. You scheduled this cleaning 6 months ago, put it on your work calendar and told your boss you’d be out for a dentist’s appointment today. What happens? You get […]