The Power of the Hygiene Chair: Sparking Conversations That Lead to Straighter Smiles

In today’s dental practice, the hygiene team plays an essential role in identifying candidates for clear aligner therapy (CAT) and influencing case acceptance.

Course Description:

In today’s dental practice, the hygiene team plays an essential role in identifying candidates for clear aligner therapy (CAT) and influencing case acceptance. This webinar explores how routine hygiene appointments can become an impactful starting point for CAT conversations Attendees will learn how to recognize clinical signs of malocclusion, leverage intra-oral scans as visual education tools, and communicate treatment benefits in ways that build trust and interest. This session empowers hygienists with practical strategies to confidently support CAT case growth —without adding time, complexity, or pressure to the hygiene visit.

Learning Objectives: 

This course aims at teaching learners how to:

1. Understand the hygiene team’s role in using routine appointments to identify and support opportunities of growth for CAT.
2. Review effective communication and patient education tools to confidently initiate conversations about CAT.
3. Integrate a consistent hygiene workflow that includes recognizing signs of malocclusion, scanning patients, and collaborating with the dental team that can improve CAT case acceptance.