A Promise to my Future Dental Hygienist. It is no secret that many dentists are looking to hire a hygienist, and there are not enough hygienists to fill those positions. As a dentist, I try to put myself in my hygienist's shoes and imagine being a hygienist myself. Sure, I can complete a prophy or SRP, but my hygienists are so much more than the procedures they perform. My hygienists are evaluating the oral health, and presenting their findings t...