In the everyday in-network practice, management is always trying to find ways to do more with less. The hygiene department is often the focal point for this initiative, where appointments are shortened, stacked, and simplified to become "just a cleaning." Hygienists often wonder how they're supposed to provide comprehensive preventive care in such a short period of time. Sara Crow, RDH, sheds light on this very challenge in today's issue.

—Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH