poll On average, how long have the hygienists worked in your practice? More than 5 years 57% 3-5 years 1-3 years 21% Less than a year 16% 6% Generally, how are purchases made for the hygiene department? 53% I buy based on the hygienists' recommendations 24% The hygiene department has purchasing power Does the hygiene department use a diode laser? 9% Yes 6% 87% No 4% It will within a few years 28 What is the doctor-to-hygienist ratio in the practice? More than >1:4 MARCH 2018 // dentaltown.com 11% 1:3 23% I make all of the purchases 34% 1:1 49% 1:2 Are the hygienists in the practice expected to upsell services or treatments? 30% Yes 70% Nohttp://www.dentaltown.com