Organization Tips for the Dental Hygienist
We all know that it’s weird right now. And we have lots of time on our hands. And we’re missing our offices and patients. However, with all this time, it could definitely be a positive! We can accomplish things that we never have time for, especially within your office. One thing that I find there is never enough time for is cleaning and organizing. Why not utilize these days without patients, head into your office, and take on the large challenge of cleaning out your drawers and getting organized? Then, when we’re back and able to see patients again, your office will be set for the rush of people wanting to get in.
But, cleaning and organizing an entire office can be very overwhelming, especially if it has been a few years. Well, lucky for us in the dental field, Zirc Dental Products is here to help. They offer so many great products, like tubs and trays with locking covers to help make your office streamlined, organized, and safe. Plus, Zirc would love to connect with you virtually, answer any questions you may have, and give you some specific pointers to help you. Feel free to reach out to their product and efficiency consultants with clinical experience to help guide you in your organizational journey. They’ve been there before and are happy to help!
But, here are a few tips just to get you started in the meantime:
Focus on 1 room. It can be overwhelming to look at the project as a whole. Instead, break it up into smaller pieces by picking 1 room at a time to clean out.
In each room, look at all the products and if they’re expired, get rid of them. Don’t let something that shouldn’t be used on a patient take up any precious space. Lots of times we get samples from conventions and forget to use them. Go through your sample stash and throw out anything that’s expired or outdated.
As a rule of thumb – if you haven’t used it in a year, it should go. No need to hang onto something that really has no purpose in your office.
Pick the least intimidating room first. Starting your organization journey in your lab might be a bit overwhelming. Try starting in an opertory or the sterilization area first and completely finish it before moving onto the next room.
We’re excited for you to tackle this project of office organization! If you’re still feeling overwhelmed, that’s ok! It is definitely a large (but rewarding) project to take on. Plus, think about how great it will be to come back to a busy schedule with a completely clean and organized operatory?
Have you taken on a project like this before at your office? What helped you get everything in place? What didn’t work so well?
A huge thank you to Zirc for helping us make this post about organization! They would love to help you with your office and answer any of your questions. Plus, if you haven’t checked out their products that include instrument trays, cassettes, tubs, locking covers, and more, you’re definitely missing out. The colors are to swoon over! Not only for looks, but functionality. Color code to keep everyone in your office on the same page of where things belong based on different procedures. Looking for that extra help? Sign up for their Virtual Practice Clean Out here!