Spear Education and workforce platform Kwikly have announced a partnership designed to expand continuing education and professional development opportunities for dental hygienists.
Through the collaboration, eligible Kwikly hygienists will have access to Spear Education's Hygiene Excellence curriculum, certification pathway, and approximately 100 online courses through the new Kwikly Hygiene Membership. According to the companies, additional courses will be added over time. The curriculum is based on Spear's approach of positioning hygienists and dentists as co-therapists working collaboratively to support comprehensive diagnosis and treatment acceptance.
"Dental hygienists play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, and they deserve access to education that supports them throughout every stage of their careers," said Aimee Fletcher, director of strategic partnerships at Spear Education. "Through this partnership with Kwikly, we're making it easier for hygienists to continue building their clinical skills, stay current with evolving best practices, and deliver even greater value to the patients and practices they serve."
The online coursework is available on demand and covers clinical topics, patient communication, instrumentation, workflow efficiency, infection control, and career development. The companies said the course catalog will continue to expand over time.
"Dental practices are not just trying to solve staffing gaps anymore. They are trying to build a workforce model that supports growth, quality, and patient care," said Devin Amberg, chief revenue officer at Kwikly. "This partnership with Spear is a direct investment in that future. When a Kwikly professional walks into a practice, we want that office to know they are working with someone who is actively developing their skills and prepared to contribute from day one."
The Kwikly Hygiene Membership is available to eligible dental hygienists beginning at $25 per month with an annual commitment and provides access to Spear Education's online course library and professional development resources.
