Whitepapers

Dental therapists play a unique and vital role in dental teams, a role that is often misunderstood and underutilized. For a few years, I found myself in a role that limited my scope to that of a dental hygienist, focusing solely on periodontal care in a single surgery with minimal interaction with other team members. At times, it felt like I was not providing the comprehensive care I was passionate about, as the internal systems did not facilitate the necessary interactions among the dental team members. This setup conflicted with my vision of expanding access to care and providing the best possible services for optimal clinical outcomes.

Dr. Milad Shadrooh, aka "The Singing Dentist", is undergoing something of a transformation - one that sees his practice evolving by implementing a Scan Every Patient protocol (SEP). The evolution is paying off; he’s witnessing progress across multiple areas of the practice, from enhanced patient communication and streamlined clinic workflows to greater practitioner and team satisfaction, and ultimately, stronger practice income.