IDH Weekly introduces QR codes, announcement on the top ten segment dedicated to hygienists, and a new article the business end of hygiene.

I’m Tiffany Stark and you’re watching IDH Weekly on Aegis TV. In an effort to make it easier to access the articles and news highlighted on IDH Weekly, we began providing onscreen QR codes in our last episode. For those of you who have never used a QR code, they are barcodes that allow you to go directly to online content without the need to enter a URL into your browser. To scan the QR code, open the camera app on your phone, hold your device steady for 2-3 seconds towards the QR Code you want to scan, and click on the notification that automatically appears to open the content of the QR Code. Look for the QR codes in this episode in the lower right corner of your screen. This week we’re excited to announce our top ten series dedicated to our loyal audience and readers. Over the course of the next 4 episodes, we will highlight your top ten answers in categories important to you as a hygienist. We will be polling our audience here and on social media to share what inspires you, things you wish you’d known as a new hygienist, challenges you face, and things you can’t live without as a hygienist. Each week we will feature the top 10 answers in each category. This week we want to know what inspires you as a hygienist. Send your answers to the email address below or share them on our facebook, twitter or Instagram pages with the #IDHTopTens. We can’t wait to hear from you. Featured on the Inside Dental Hygiene website is the article the business side of hygiene by Anne-Marie Depalma. This article seeks to address tough questions to assist you with improving production, such as “do you have enough time to treat patients appropriately, do you code correctly, and are you aware of the new periodontal classification. This article recognizes the effect successful hygiene team has on a dental practice, pointing out that hygiene is truly a business within a business. To read the full article, visit the link below. We hope you’ve enjoyed our updates on the latest in dental hygiene news, trends, and continuing education. I’m Tiffany Stark. Thank you for watching IDH Weekly. See you next week!