Britt on Instagram: "Unlike dentists, most hygienists work solo without an assistant. Every step, from patient education to room turnover, it’s all on the hygienist. Hygienists provide comprehensive patient care and manage everything that happens after the patient leaves the chair. Shortening appointment times not only affects quality of care, but also team morale and overall efficiency. Here’s what happens after the patient walks out the door: -Thoroughly disinfecting the operatory to infection