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Hygiene Pathway

A comprehensive development journey designed to support practices and doctors in building exceptional hygiene teams that deliver consistent, patient-first care. This pathway thoughtfully combines education and community—through live courses, virtual learning, and peer connection—to foster both professional and personal growth for every Imagen hygienist.

 

Through clinically grounded training, practical workflows, and ongoing mentorship, hygienists gain the tools and confidence to practice at the highest level, while aligning with doctors and teams around shared goals. The result is a unified approach to hygiene that elevates diagnosis, efficiency, and patient communication, all rooted in a commitment to full-body health and wellness. By investing in the Imagen Hygiene Pathway, practices strengthen their foundation for long-term growth, empower their hygiene teams, and create unmatched patient outcomes that extend well beyond the smile.

New Hygienist Events

ELEVATE Hygiene: The Imagen Journey is a two-day immersive onboarding experience designed to welcome new hygienists into the Imagen community and empower them to deliver exceptional, whole-body care.
Through engaging discussions, peer mentorship, and hands-on learning, participants will explore who Imagen is, what defines our hygiene mission and vision, and how our core philosophies drive both patient outcomes and professional fulfillment. From clinical excellence and efficiency to community connection, hygienists will gain clarity on the “why” behind Imagen’s approach — understanding how KPIs, huddles, documented protocols, and AI-supported diagnostics come together to elevate care across every practice.
Participants will leave inspired, connected, and equipped with the tools and mindset to thrive as part of the Imagen Hygiene team.

 

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Connect to Purpose: Understand Imagen’s mission, vision, and values, and how hygienists play a vital role in advancing patient wellness.
  • Embrace the Imagen Way: Recognize how culture, collaboration, and clinical excellence define hygiene success at Imagen.
  • Leverage Tools & Support: Learn how KPIs, huddles, AI, and documented protocols align to support consistent, high-quality care.
  • Build Community: Engage with peers and mentors through the Hygiene Advisory Board (HAB) to foster ongoing learning and connection.
  • Apply Learning: Create a personal roadmap for success during the first 90 days as an Imagen hygienist.

Instructor

Associate Director of Hygiene Training

CE Credits

Upcoming Events

No events at this time.

Regional Continuing Education Events

Diagnostic Excellence: Leveraging AI in Hygiene is an interactive CE experience designed to help hygienists refine their diagnostic skills, strengthen patient communication, and confidently integrate AI technology into clinical care.

Over the course of one immersive day, participants will explore how to apply Imagen’s diagnostic protocol to achieve accuracy and consistency in diagnosis, utilize Overjet AI to elevate patient understanding and case acceptance, and connect diagnostic excellence to improved clinical and business outcomes.

Through collaborative discussions, hands-on calibration exercises, and live technology demonstrations, attendees will leave with actionable tools to enhance their confidence, efficiency, and impact in the hygiene operatory.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply standardization: Use Imagen’s diagnostic protocol to ensure consistent, accurate diagnosis across providers and practices.
  • Leverage AI technology: Integrate Overjet AI into clinical workflows to improve diagnostic precision and patient education.
  • Communicate with confidence: Build trust through clear, empathetic discussions of clinical findings and treatment recommendations.
  • Drive outcomes: Understand how diagnostic excellence supports whole-body wellness, treatment acceptance, and practice growth.
  • Commit to consistency: Align daily hygiene practices with Imagen’s pillars of clinical excellence and efficiency.

 


Instructor

Associate Director of Hygiene Training

CE Credits

7

Upcoming Events

On-Demand Learning

Many courses are offered as on-demand or hybrid learning, allowing participants to complete training at their own pace and apply learnings directly in the practice. With downloadable tools, templates, and exercises, each course is designed to drive lasting improvements in day-to-day care.

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Take Your Hygiene Practice to the Next Level

Don’t miss our upcoming Hygiene Events, designed to empower your team with the latest tools and strategies for addressing the perio epidemic. With nearly half of adults over 30 affected by periodontitis, now is the time to lead change and deliver better outcomes for your patients.