Quality Assurance – Fear or Fuel for Growth?
When you hear the words Quality Assurance, what’s your first reaction?
Do you feel empowered, knowing you’ve got this and are fully prepared for any upcoming regulatory audit? Or does your heart start to race, filling you with uncertainty—maybe even keeping you up at night?
I spoke with a few dental hygienists over the weekend, and many are wondering if they will be selected for an audit this year. Some are in that uncertain “What do I do?” phase, and understandably, it’s causing stress. I love helping dental hygienists demystify the process because I know how much relief it brings when that weight is lifted.
Join Me for a QA Online Workshop THIS Friday! [Click here]
If you’re feeling uncertain about what to do for our QA program, I encourage you to register for this workshop. Whether you join us live or watch the recording later, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a solid action plan. You'll have access to the recording for 30 days!
How Can You Take Control and Make QA Work for You?
Understand Your QA Program – The best way to stay ahead is to familiarize yourself with the CDHO’s QA requirements and consistently engage in CQI activities throughout the year.
Need help staying on track? That’s exactly why we created Dental Hygiene Quarterly (DHQ)—to provide at least half of your required CE hours. We created a special group for DHQ for Ontario members so that you will receive QA Coach Subscription for FREE.
Each quarter, you receive approximately 3 hours of CE, including:
It’s essentially the ‘Easy Button’ for staying on top of your CE hours, with a gentle reminder every quarter.
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Take Charge of Your Learning & Growth
Self-Assess – Take an honest look at your strengths and areas for growth.
These moments of hesitation aren’t setbacks—they’re opportunities for growth. Instead of avoiding them, lean in. They might be pointing you toward your next professional breakthrough!
Whether it’s myofunctional therapy, laser dentistry, new technologies, perio protocols, airway health, or patient communication, identifying areas where you’d like to feel more confident is the first step in creating a meaningful learning plan.
Create Learning Goals – Pinpoint the skills and knowledge that will elevate your practice.
Develop a Learning Plan – Map out how you’ll achieve those goals and implement your new knowledge into daily practice.
Reflect & Apply – Think about how your learning enhances patient care and improves your practice. Then, apply your new skills with confidence!
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The Key to Loving What We Do
If you dedicate approximately 25 hours of learning this year, you won’t just stay current in this ever-evolving profession—you’ll feel more engaged, confident, and excited about your practice.
Let’s turn Quality Assurance into an opportunity for growth—because when we stay current, we feel good knowing we’re meeting our requirements, staying engaged, and not falling behind.
When we invest in ourselves, our patients, and our profession, everybody wins.
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Warm regards,
Kathleen
Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc ~ Founder | President