562 Evaluation & Documentation: Protecting Patients and Providers

About this episode

JoAnn Gurenlian returns to explore two essential parts of the dental hygiene process of care: evaluation and documentation. What may feel like routine clinical responsibilities can have a lasting impact on patient safety, continuity of care, professional accountability, and risk management. Jessica, Dave, and JoAnn discuss how thoughtful evaluation and accurate documentation can strengthen clinical decision-making, support treatment modifications, and help dental hygienists deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. What We Talked About The role of evaluation within the dental hygiene process of care Why documentation is far more than a legal requirement Common documentation mistakes and…