Let patients know how well things are going. Dental hygienists should take the time to let every patient know that their treatment looks great. This is an opportunity to complement the dentist and the practice and reinforce for the patient that they are receiving excellent care. Since treatment was provided by a doctor, the hygienist is what is known in the marketing world as “third-party proof.“ This is the only other person that can let the patient know how well they are being treated.